AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBelize Tourism & Culture: A new Emancipation Day feature looks at why August 1 matters in Belize—marking the abolition of slavery in the British Empire and the long road from apprenticeship to full freedom. Food & Community Events: AfriKin Foundation announced “Taste of AfriKin” for Miami Spice 2026 (Sept. 6) with African and Caribbean fine dining, live music, art, and a Jollof Cook-Off. Cost of Living Watch: Belize’s June inflation pressure continues: SIB reports food prices up 3.4% (with sugar up sharply) and meat/poultry increases like ground beef (+10.6%) and chicken legs (+5.9%); San Ignacio–Santa Elena saw the highest municipal jump at 6.0%. Hospitality Workers: The Belize Hotel Association and Sagicor launched a group life and medical insurance plan to help eligible hospitality employees access corporate-grade coverage. Policy & Governance: Prime Minister John Briceno introduced a bill to transform the Belize Tax Service into a Semi-Autonomous Revenue Authority (SARA). Maritime Accountability: The MV Barima Commission of Inquiry members were sworn in, with media reportedly not invited to the ceremony.
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