AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoBelize City & National Politics: Opposition Leader Tracy Taegar-Panton led a “Stand for Belize” march and rally, demanding greater government accountability amid ongoing scrutiny of the Ministry of National Defence and a government-ordered audit. Municipal Elections: In Belmopan, UDP leaders Khalid Belisle and mayoral hopeful Isidoro Richie Galvez admitted the party is not ready for the municipal race, saying more work is needed before March 3, 2027. Defence Force Procurement Fallout: A BDF whistleblower alleges political interference and loss of procurement power since 2020, while separate reporting points to Smart Stream payment patterns and a major ration supplier connected to a former defence minister’s constituency. Oversight & Finance: JPAC is pushing for a review of the Smart Stream system and wants the Auditor General to assess its effectiveness, reliability, security, and compliance. Diaspora Services: Belize’s Immigration Department is expanding passport and nationality services for the Miramar, Florida diaspora via a mobile passport hub. Food Costs: Chicken prices rose again—whole chicken up 12 cents per pound—citing higher production input costs. Regional Diplomacy: Belize took over the SICA Social Integration presidency for July–December 2026, focusing on social protection and coordinated migration reintegration. CARICOM Relief to Venezuela: CARICOM partners shipped 88 containers of relief supplies to earthquake-hit Venezuela, expected to reach within days.
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