AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTelecom & Governance: Belize Telemedia Limited’s board move to acquire Speednet/SMART for about BZ$80 million is still sparking fallout—opposition senators walked out of the Senate over the lack of consultation, the UDP is demanding transparency and due diligence, and Speednet minority shareholders Jaime and Renan Briceño deny selling shares to Lord Ashcroft. Media & Law: Cabinet approved amendments to the Cybercrime Bill to protect freedom of expression while targeting online abuse, and the PM defended a proposed Broadcasting Bill aimed at licensing revenue-generating online news operators. Youth & Arts: A Stained Glass Camp wrapped up in Belize City, teaching young people the full craft process from design to soldering. Sports: Belize edged SVG in the final seconds to win the 4th Emancipation Basketball Tournament in Taiwan. Community & Learning: The National EdTech Summit drew 1,200+ educators, while child protection training reached teachers and a summer athletics camp kicked off at Charlie Burton Park. Agriculture: PM met sugar industry stakeholders on the mealbug infestation, alongside updates on CRESAP and BAC-SuF.
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