AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDigital Transformation in Uniform: The University of Belize and the BDF teamed up at Price Barracks to train soldiers and other officers on using the BDF’s Moodle learning management system, part of a push toward digital learning. Education Funding and Access: Parliament approved a US$3M CARICOM-backed school development loan for Corozal and Cayo, with lawmakers also questioning whether Belize City’s St. Mary’s should be prioritized. Early Childhood Boost: The House also passed a US$23.5M loan for an early childhood development and female empowerment project, with the Opposition asking for clear district breakdowns, timelines, and reporting. Labour and Youth Tensions: BEWJ protested at the National Assembly over pension and severance, while former LIU participants say the program was cut abruptly after hearing about it on Facebook—sparking calls from Minister Anthony Mahler to reevaluate, not scrap, the safety net. Major Crime Update: Police charged 26-year-old lab scientist Hannah Foreman and 37-year-old electrician Edwin Bethran Jr. with the murder of Dr. Naum Bonilla, with investigators alleging a business dispute behind a hit. Tourism and Travel: BermudaAir announced major winter route expansion, including new nonstop service to Belize and more Caribbean destinations. Health and Agriculture Watch: Belize continues screwworm preparedness training as Texas confirmed the parasite in a calf, raising regional livestock concerns.
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