AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBelize Tax Reform: Prime Minister John Briceno introduced a bill to transform the Belize Tax Service into a Semi-Autonomous Revenue Authority (SARA), aiming to improve staff management and tax administration with CARTAC technical support. Emancipation Day: Belize marks Emancipation Day on August 1, recalling the abolition of slavery in the British Empire and the long road from apprenticeship to full freedom. Liquor License Reform: Nationwide public consultations are underway to modernize the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Act, with Belize City residents and business owners weighing in on fees and license categories. MV Barima Inquiry: The COI into the ferry disaster was sworn in, but media were not invited and the ceremony was streamed via social media—sparking calls for transparency. Cost of Living Hits: SIB data shows June inflation at 4.6% overall, with San Ignacio-Santa Elena topping at 6.0%, while meat, sugar, and food prices keep climbing. Hospitality Workers Covered: The Belize Hotel Association and Sagicor launched a group life and medical insurance plan to give eligible hospitality employees more affordable, corporate-grade benefits. Music & Tour Buzz: Shyne announced a 26-city North American tour with Barrington Levy and Lil’ Cease. Beach Travel Spotlight: TTW released its Top 30 beach destinations for 2026 across the Americas and Caribbean, highlighting sustainability and coastal biodiversity.
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