AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBelize Politics & Procurement: Former Miss Universe Belize Bella Zabaneh broke her silence after backlash over her PUP speech, doubling down on calls to review the $10,000 procurement threshold and dismissing critics’ “media propaganda” claims. Defence Ministry Audit: Prime Minister John Briceño says the Ministry of National Defence audit will stretch back to 2015, including the period when John Saldivar was Defence Minister, as procurement fallout continues. Justice After Hit-and-Run: The family of an elderly woman injured in a Santa Elena hit-and-run is demanding stronger charges and help with medical bills after the accused driver was granted bail. Courts & Crime: Belize Bar Association says court backlog has been greatly reduced, while police extended condolences after a Belmopan incident involving a rolling vehicle left a man dead and injured others. Public Safety: Police launched a new anti-gang command structure and tested 719 applicants for recruitment. Cost of Living: Chicken prices rose again—whole chicken up 12 cents per pound—citing higher corn, soybean, fuel, and premix costs. Environment: Sargassum has reached Belize City on a noticeable scale, raising new concerns for coastal waterways.
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