AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCaribbean Arts & Climate: Trinidad and Tobago writer Priya Ramdeo won second place in the 2026 CARICOM Youth Short Story Competition for “Mas For The Living Sea,” selected from 173 entries across 14 member states. Belize Economy & Exports: Belize’s economy grew 1.4% in Q2 2026, led by services, while the primary sector shrank 6.1% as bananas, citrus, and livestock production declined. Cost of Living Hits: SIB reports August inflation at 4.4%, with higher electricity, water, rent, fuel, and restaurant costs—though tomatoes, okra, carrots, and onions got cheaper. Food & Trade Signals: August export earnings fell overall, but banana exports rose sharply, even as sugar and citrus dropped. Entertainment & Nightlife: Funky Kingston opened on the Philip Goldson Highway in Belize City, bringing Jamaican and Belizean food, Caribbean drinks, and reggae vibes. Travel & Tourism Pressure: Opposition warns after Tropic Air’s planned closure of the Punta Gorda station on Nov. 1 could hurt Toledo tourism and jobs. Tech for Communities: Seine Bight Computer Lab is ready, but still waiting on internet service from DIGI.
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