AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBelize City Violence: Two teenagers were killed in separate shootings on Thursday: 17-year-old Kaylon David on Iguana Street and 20-year-old Shamar Smith on Pelican Street. Police have detained a suspect in David’s killing and are working to prevent retaliation after Smith’s death. Mental Health: On World Mental Health Day, Health Minister Kevin Bernard urged Belizeans to listen without judgment and called for better access to care. Tax Transparency: The European Union removed Belize from its list of jurisdictions with outstanding tax-governance commitments, following an improved international rating. Energy and Investment: Cabinet approved oil and gas production-sharing agreements with Maranco Limited and Cara Energy, subject to conditions. A Belizean delegation is also promoting investment opportunities, including cacao, at a Caribbean forum in Barbados. Public Safety: A fatal crash in Orange Walk claimed the life of a pickup driver after his vehicle struck a parked cement truck; police are investigating.
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