AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCoastal Protection: Belize City Council is stepping up 2026 Atlantic hurricane readiness, with a City Hall session led by Chief Meteorologist Ronald Gordon to sharpen planning and response coordination. Marine Planning: Stakeholders from fishing and tourism met in Belize City to review draft zoning and management measures under the Belize Sustainable Ocean Plan, aiming to help Belize meet its 30% marine protection target under the Blue Bond. Dredging & Wildlife: A six-month moratorium on mining and dredging in Placencia Lagoon and Ambergris Caye is being defended by conservationists, who say dredging disturbs sediments and harms seagrass and manatees—effects they point to in manatee blood samples. Local Governance & Land: Sittee River and Hopkins are in a boundary review process, with Sittee River’s village council urging clarity for planning, infrastructure, land management, and environmental stewardship while pledging peaceful cooperation. Flood Watch: Overnight heavy rain in Punta Gorda left streets and yards flooded, with residents monitoring river levels as authorities warn of flash-flood risk in the next 24–48 hours. Conservation Leadership: Belize Audubon Society named Yashin Dujon as its new Executive Director, bringing long experience in conservation and sustainable development.
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