Public Health & Safety: Belize City Council is stepping up coastal cleanup as sargassum mats keep washing ashore, raising foul-odor concerns and fears for marine oxygen levels and public health. Child Protection: A 15-year-old in Orange Walk reported alleged child sexual abuse from 2018; police recorded statements and completed a medical exam, and the case remains under investigation. Health Policy & Accountability: Minister of Health and Wellness Kevin Bernard responded to a political ad questioning the medicines budget and procurement, saying supplies are bought through open tender. School Nutrition & Activity: PAHO and OAS released new guidelines urging healthier school food and more daily physical activity as overweight and inactivity among youth keep rising. Regional Medical Relief: CARICOM delivered 88 containers of earthquake aid to Venezuela, including medicines and water tanks, with Belize among the supporting states. Agriculture & Food Safety: Belize’s agriculture ministry collected pest and disease samples from Cayo soursop farms and launched a honey traceability registry to strengthen quality and safety. Community Wellness: A Unity Soccer Festival in Belize City promoted inclusive play, with massage services and community support alongside the games.