Hurricane Readiness: Belize’s National Meteorological Service and NEMO kicked off the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season reminders for June 1–Nov. 30, warning that even a “slightly below-normal” forecast can still bring major impacts; authorities urged families and businesses to update plans, stock essentials, and follow official updates. Cabinet Action: In Belmopan, Cabinet approved hurricane preparedness measures plus transport and rural development steps, including a concession framework aimed at modernizing Belize’s public bus system. Power During Storms: BEL reminded customers that brief outages can happen when protection systems isolate faults during severe weather, and urged people to report outages fast via the BEL 24/7 app or hotline. Coastal Development Controls: Belize Rural South Rep. Andre Perez backed a six-month moratorium on high-rise approvals in key coastal areas and said San Pedro is moving toward an urban planning committee to curb haphazard growth and protect infrastructure and the island’s character. Reforestation in Toledo: The Greening Belize Initiative is expanding reforestation with new data-sharing among partners, distributing thousands of trees and pushing climate-resilient land use after recent fires and ongoing environmental pressures. Community Resilience Health: A new Duck Run One polyclinic and hurricane shelter will improve emergency and primary care access for six rural communities, delivered through government, IOM Belize, and EU support. Conservation Rangers: Friends for Conservation and Development relocated its ranger base near the Guacamallo bridge to strengthen research and protection work in Chiquibul National Park and Mountain Pine Ridge. Sustainable Transport Push: The Belize Bus Association asked to join the next phase of Belize’s electric bus pilot so independent operators can test and evaluate the technology under real local conditions.