Belize Governance & Procurement: Transport CEO Chester Williams says the Ministry of Transport follows procurement rules, insisting parts are sourced using quotations from three suppliers (including Special Effects) and chosen based on lowest cost. He also defended the transfer process for Police Corporal Jhawn Gamboa and said the ministry has hired former police officer and magistrate Dervin Sambula as legal counsel. Public Utilities & Energy: Public Utilities Minister Michel Chebat addressed Hydro Belize’s drought pressure, said solar work is still being pursued, and defended BEL investment despite losses—arguing the utility must “keep the lights on.” He also warned Belize still faces load shedding risks from Mexican energy dependence. Anti-Corruption/Finance: Minister Michel Chebat backed calls for a serious probe into the split-payments scandal, stressing public funds require public accounting. Judiciary & Rights: The search for a new Ombudsman is underway, while the Association of Defence Attorneys condemned the appointment of two foreign High Court judges and urged changes to the JLSC leadership. Public Safety/Justice: The Court of Appeal sent former officers Hallet King and Leonard Nunez back to prison in the Hilbert Sotz custody death case, increasing their sentences. Child Protection: Government launched a Child Protection and Child Justice Steering Committee to coordinate reforms under a five-year action plan. Regional/International: Belize is among CARICOM states sending humanitarian aid to earthquake-hit Venezuela; St Vincent also joined the effort.