贝利兹参议院讨论糖税豁免, 而卫生部推出艾滋病自检政策. Belize Senate debates sugar tax exemptions while Health Ministry launches HIV self-testing policy.

贝利兹参议院讨论了为糖企业扩大免税, 而联邦参议员格伦菲尔德·丹尼森批评该法案,呼吁向农民支付公平贸易溢价以及在起草立法时使用人工智能. Belize’s Senate debated extending tax exemptions for sugar companies, while Union Senator Glenfield Dennison criticized the bill, calling for payment of Fairtrade premiums to farmers and the use of AI in drafting legislation. 卫生部也启动了新的艾滋病毒自检政策,包括私人口服抽样20分钟的测试,以鼓励早期发现并减少传播. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Health launched a new HIV self-testing policy, featuring a private, 20-minute oral swab test to encourage early detection and reduce transmission. 贝利兹国防军还举办了一场具有挑战性的障碍赛. The Belize Defence Force also held a challenging obstacle course event.