AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBelize in Sports: Alex Oxley made history for Belize in a T20 World Cup qualifier, smashing 80* off 63 balls to set a new international record and win MVP as Belize beat Brazil in Bermuda. National Pride in Volleyball: Belize also grabbed its first-ever senior men’s volleyball gold, beating Costa Rica 3-1 in San José and earning a NORCECA Pan American Cup berth. Public Safety & Child Protection: Government launched a Child Protection and Child Justice Steering Committee to better coordinate agencies and roll out a five-year action plan, while police moved to strengthen violence prevention through a youth resilience framework and data-driven CompStat. Security & Justice: The Court of Appeal increased prison terms to 10 years and 2 months for former officers convicted in the death of Hilbert Sotz in custody, correcting what it called an unduly lenient sentence. Defense Force Milestone: The BDF welcomed 134 new recruits and made history with WO1 Dee-Ancor Reyes becoming the first woman Force Sergeant Major. CARICOM & Regional Aid: Belize was among CARICOM states sending 88 relief containers to earthquake-hit Venezuela, and CARICOM tax administrators met in Guyana to discuss smart, data-driven revenue systems. Environment & Oceans: CRFM and CCCCC agreed to strengthen protection of Caribbean oceans and fisheries, including work on sargassum impacts. Energy & Economy: PM Briceño defended Social Security Board plans to invest $20 million more into Hydro Belize.
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