AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPublic Accountability: Belize’s Minister of Public Utilities Michel Chebat says the split-payments scandal involves “very serious allegations” and insists public funds must be publicly accounted for, as an audit is underway. Regional Food & Health Security: CARDI launched its first Agricultural Research and Innovation Symposium, pushing science-driven solutions for climate-resilient, food-secure systems across the Caribbean. One Health & Wildlife Safety: Belize Wildlife Referral Clinic inaugurated a One Health Education Lab in Cayo, expanding public training on wildlife conflict and safe encounter protocols. Child Protection Push: NCFC is urging Belizeans to wear blue for its Blue Teddy Bear and anti-human trafficking awareness campaign. Medical Education Progress: University of Belize School of Medicine is finalizing its submission for provisional regional accreditation with CAAM-HP, after meetings with U.S. medical schools. Health Systems Leadership: Belize began a 6-month COMISCA chair term, pledging regional cooperation on non-communicable diseases, workforce, medicines, and emergency response.
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