AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDouble Murder Charges: Police have formally charged Chris Anthony Veliz and Roberto Vidal May with the murders of Rasheed Hyde and Gil Pineda in Santa Elena after a broad-daylight shooting on Aug. 29. Public Safety & Police Moves: PM Briceño backed a police shake-up, saying he didn’t order the SPU Commander change; interim SPU commander Neville Martinez was named after Assistant Superintendent Aaron Gamboa’s reassignment. Electricity Relief Push: Briceño says support for BEL is an “investment,” not a giveaway, and announced proposed GST relief on electricity bills up to about BZ$200, while BEL warns of a looming generation shortfall and asks for an emergency declaration. Mental Health Awareness: The Ministry of Health urges Belizeans to wear yellow on Sept. 4 for World Suicide Prevention Day. Education Update: More Tomorrow Primary School will remain open as the Ministry says it’s working with parents over staffing challenges. Arts & Culture: Belize launched its first National Music Archive to preserve and digitise Belizean recordings, with a “National Recording Treasures” designation planned for 2026. Local Community: Belize City kicked off September celebrations with the annual Flag Raising Ceremony. Sports/Entertainment: Belizean recording artist Shyne is set to receive a Global Ambassador honor at the Caribbean Music Awards in Trinidad on Sept. 19.
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