AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBelize Politics & Oversight: Prime Minister John Briceño says the Auditor General will decide what action to take against public officers tied to the “Mira Millions” payment controversy, while he pushes procurement reforms including a Central Procurement Unit and a public electronic listing system for tenders and purchases. Defence Ministry Shake-up: Briceño also took interim responsibility for National Defence and Border Security as Florencio Marin Jr. goes on 90-day leave during an audit, with questions still swirling around alleged procurement markups. Local Power & Tourism: Belize Electricity Limited says an MCC-funded $40M grant is set to help fix overloaded supply on Ambergris Caye, including a major cable upgrade plan. Community & Learning: The Leo Bradley Library launched a free school books giveaway for families ahead of the new school year, and Belize kicked off its Belize@45 theme unveiling. Arts & Entertainment: Indie drama “Stationed at Home” is now available to rent or own internationally across 40+ territories. STEM & Youth: Belize showcased “Robotics as a Sport” at the Caribbean SEED Summit, and Bullock Island ran a youth basketball camp with plans for an 8-week program in 2027.
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