AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTourism & Air Access: WestJet is adding new direct routes from Winnipeg to Belize City (starting Dec. 14) and to Punta Cana (starting Nov. 28), boosting Belize’s push to capture more U.S. and Canadian visitors. Energy & Power Reliability: Public Utilities Minister Michel Chebat says extended drought is straining hydro output while Hydro Belize pursues solar diversification; he also warned Belize still faces load shedding when Mexico’s CFE cuts supply during shortages. Transport Governance: Transport CEO Chester Williams defended the ministry’s use of a single Belmopan mechanic and denied claims of parts being sourced from one supplier, saying purchases follow procurement rules and lowest-cost quotations. Police & Appointments: Questions continue over the transfer of Police Corporal Jhawn Gamboa to the Ministry of Transport, while the ministry also hired former police officer and magistrate Dervin Sambula as legal counsel. Justice & Rights: The search for a new Ombudsman is underway, and the Association of Defence Attorneys is strongly criticizing the appointment of two foreign judges to Belize’s High Court. Agriculture: Cayo Extension Service, with CRESAP support, ran pasture establishment and farm management training in El Pilar, handing out grass seeds to participants. Sports: Belize’s National Men’s Volleyball Team returned home after winning regional gold, celebrated with a motorcade.
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