Human Rights & Detention: Advocates are warning Belize could face serious consequences if a detainee held under a Preventive Detention Order dies during the State of Emergency, pointing to businessman Dominic Hadeed’s deteriorating health and claims he’s been unable to get prescribed treatment. Public Finance Accountability: Public Utilities Minister Michel Chebat says the split-payments scandal needs a serious probe, stressing “public funds require public accounting” as an audit remains underway. Transport Ministry Scrutiny: Questions continue over the Ministry of Transport’s procurement and staffing, including claims parts are sourced from one supplier and concerns around the transfer of Police Corporal Jhawn Gamboa; CEO Chester Williams insists vacancies and interviews were properly handled and says officers are seeking transfers. Judiciary & Appointments: The Defence Attorneys Association condemns the appointment of two foreign judges and calls for changes to the JLSC, while the AG says no final appointments are made yet. Justice in Police Custody Case: The Court of Appeal increased punishment in the Hilbert Sotz death case, sending former officers Hallet King and Leonard Nunez back to prison for an “unduly lenient” sentence. Child Protection Reform: A new Child Protection and Child Justice Steering Committee was launched to coordinate reforms across ministries, courts, and partners under a five-year plan. Energy & Power Reliability: Chebat addressed drought impacts on Hydro Belize and Belize’s dependence on Mexico’s CFE, while also defending BEL’s financial position and the government’s support. Regional Environment & Governance: PACT and APAMO renewed their protected areas partnership, and CRFM and CCCC agreed to strengthen collaboration on climate impacts, including sargassum.