Education Update: The Ministry of Education says More Tomorrow Primary School in Cayo is not closing, despite earlier reports of a shutdown and student transfers, citing ongoing talks with parents and staffing challenges. Maritime Accountability: Belize-linked inquiry work is set to begin later this month into the July 18 MV Barima capsizing that killed more than 100 people, with a commission chaired by retired Belize Justice Godfrey Philip Smith. Energy & Government Readiness: BEL says temporary generation at Westlake is expected to start mid-September for six months, while the utility also seeks an emergency declaration to cover an anticipated generation shortfall. Public Utilities & Politics: Opposition and the PUP trade barbs over a NeoPeople pilot and campaign-finance claims, as PUP leaders also dismiss reports of $1 million spent on the Belize City municipal convention. Belize City Municipal Race: Eluide Miller won the PUP mayoral nomination, and the party is now pushing unity ahead of March 2027. Culture & National Events: The National Celebrations Commission released a packed calendar for Belize’s 45th Independence celebrations, while Belize City and Wesley College kicked off September activities with flag-raising and patriotic events. Community & Skills: Robotics pathways are being planned to connect high school programmes to University of Belize courses, and 20 police officers completed a Mandarin language and culture course. Business & Development: Construction has started at Olo Caye’s Mile 5 mainland staging site, and women entrepreneurs completed the first phase of an IDB-funded business incubator. Crime & Courts: A BWS employee was remanded over an alleged firearm threat during a domestic dispute, and a Belize City traffic enforcement training programme has sworn in 53 traffic wardens as special constables.