Lidar & Maya Heritage: Archaeologists using airborne lidar have mapped a hidden network of Maya ballcourts in northwestern Belize’s Three Rivers region, boosting the known total to 26 and revealing how tightly these ceremonial spaces tied together public life, politics, and ritual. EV Transport in Belize: UNDP’s electric bus pilot is moving ahead, but the Belize Bus Association says it’s been left out of hands-on testing and is asking to join the next phase so operators can evaluate charging, range, maintenance, and real operating costs. Community Health Tech & Access: Belize’s Ministry of Health and Wellness launched a National Community Health Strategy (2026–2030), prioritizing community health workers, prevention, emergency readiness, and digital health systems to expand care beyond clinics. Digital Resilience Policy: TCI Innovation Minister E. Jay Saunders will represent the Turks and Caicos at a UN ECLAC dialogue in Belize focused on protecting government data and keeping public services running during cyberattacks and disasters. Sargassum-to-Textiles: Black in Marine Science and the Black Fiber & Textile Network are partnering with Belize’s Bloom to Business to train locals to collect and process harmful sargassum into sustainable fiber and textile materials. Regional Climate Risk: CRFM’s Dr. Marc Williams warns Caribbean fisheries and aquaculture will face added uncertainty as the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season begins in an El Niño year, stressing preparedness to protect livelihoods and food security. Hospital Cost Overruns: San Pedro’s first public general hospital construction is reportedly costing more than the original Taiwan-funded budget, raising questions about who covers the gap as the project continues.