AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSchool Health Policy: PAHO and OAS rolled out new guidelines to curb rising childhood overweight and inactivity, urging healthier school food and daily movement. Agriculture & Food Security: Belize launched a Honey Traceability System Registry with hands-on training for beekeepers, aiming for hive-to-market traceability and better market access. Procurement Reform: Prime Minister John Briceño says Belize will move ahead with a Central Procurement Unit, a public electronic portal, and possible jail time for bypassing rules—responding to fallout over the $10,000 procurement threshold and Defence procurement scrutiny. Cost of Living: The Belize Poultry Association announced an immediate 12-cent-per-pound jump in whole chicken prices, citing higher production costs; it’s the second increase this year. Human Trafficking Justice: A two-day judicial training in Belize City targets child-centered handling of trafficking cases, restorative justice, and diversion. Public Safety: Police received five new pickup trucks to boost crime-fighting response across key formations. Regional Solidarity: CARICOM-backed relief efforts sent 88 containers of supplies to earthquake-hit Venezuela, with Belize among participating states.
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