Belize: A Sanctuary for the Ocean’s Gentle Giants

Every year on August 30, the world turns its attention to the whale shark, the largest and one of the most endangered fish in the ocean. Known scientifically as Rhincodon typus, these gentle giants can grow up to 14 metres long and weigh as much...

Belize Government Monitors Case of Convicted Abducted National

Belmopan, Belize — The Belize Ministry of Foreign Affairs is now monitoring the case of a 28-year-old national, Pop, who has been convicted of femicide in Guatemala after a cross-border abduction that began over a year ago. Pop was taken from...

Belize: Grant provided to tackle sargassum

BELMOPAN, Belize, CMC – Belize Fund for a Sustainable Future is providing a grant of BZD $250,000 (One Belize dollar = US $0.49) to the Belize Hotel Association (BHA) and the Belize Tourism and Industries Association (BTIA) to help the country...

ARRIVAL STATEMENT – CARICOM ELECTION OBSERVATION MISSION TO THE GENERAL AND REGIONAL ELECTIONS OF THE COOPERATIVE REPUBLIC OF GUYANA

By way of communication dated 9 April 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana advised Member States that Guyana’s General and Regional Elections would be held in 2025. An invitation...

Belize Host First Ever National Climate Finance Forum

Belize just wrapped up its fourth National Climate Week, and this year’s theme was all about building resilience through inclusive policies. But the big highlight came today, the country’s first-ever National Climate Finance Forum. It’s a major...

Belize Monitors Case of Abducted National Convicted in Guatemala

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that it is now monitoring the case of 28-year-old Belizean national Sebastián Pop, who has been convicted of femicide in Guatemala following a controversial cross-border ordeal that began more than a...

Belize Pushes Back on U.S. Tariffs, With CARICOM Support

Minister of State in the Ministry of Economic Development, Dr. Osmond Martinez, is weighing in on the ongoing tariff talks with the U.S. When we caught up with him today in Belize City, Dr. Martinez said negotiations are still underway, and Belize...

Belizean Businesses Hit a Snag as U.S. Tariffs Halt Postal Shipments

Last night, we brought you the news that Belizean businesses are facing a major shake-up. The Belize Postal Service has announced that it is suspending certain shipments to the United States, and that’s left many local exporters scrambling. So,...

Belize’s Chief Elections Officer leading CARICOM observation team 

See below the full statement issued by CARICOM: By way of communication dated 9 April 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana advised Member States that Guyana’s General and...

Belize’s Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) Need Real Protection, Not Just Promises: Overhauling MPA Oversight

Belize’s coral reefs are one of our greatest blessings. They give us food, jobs, and protection from storms. They draw thousands of visitors each year and support the way of life in many coastal communities. But right now, the places that are...

Cabinet Brief: SSB to Cut Bank Fees, Belize Responds to U.S. Shipping Rule

Cabinet met on Tuesday, where several key national issues were discussed, ranging from financial reforms and climate change to trade and rural electrification. One major decision saw Cabinet endorsing a proposal to reduce costs at the Social...

On The Campaign Trail For Port Loyola, Dr Flowers Tries His Hand At Politics, But Is He Really A Doctor?

The UDP is in the full swing of its convention season - and on Sunday the contest for a new caretaker will be in Port Loyola. The candidates are Carlos Perera and Dr Abraham Flowers - who we met up with on the campaign trail this evening. Jules...

Antigua and Barbuda’s Ian Hughes Attends as Deputy Chief of CARICOM Election Mission to Guyana

By way of communication dated 9 April 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana advised Member States that Guyana’s General and Regional Elections would be held in 2025. An invitation...

Belize City earns global medals for climate action progress

The Belize City Council has been recognized for its efforts in climate action by the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM). The city received two “medals” for its progress in the 2024 cycle. Belize City was recognized for its...

Government adopts rural electrification plan for off-grid areas

The Briceno Cabinet has formally adopted the Least-Cost Rural Electrification Plan, a new initiative aimed at expanding access to electricity across Belize. The plan identifies the most cost-effective strategies for providing power to communities...

Belize battles farm labor shortage with new initiatives

Sectors such as agriculture continue to see a shortage of labour, and the Government of Belize is working on several initiatives to address the issue. According to the Ministry of Labour, industries such as citrus and bananas in the south as well...

New initiatives to deal with sargassum in Belize

The Be­lize Fund for a Sus­tain­able Fu­ture is pro­vid­ing a grant of BDZ$250,000 (One Be­lize dol­lar =US$0.49 cents) to the Be­lize Ho­tel As­so­ci­a­tion (BHA) and the Be­lize Tourism and In­dus­tries As­so­ci­a­tion (BTIA) to help the...

Grenada and Belize Postal Services suspend shipments to US

The Grenada Postal Corporation (GPC) and Belize Postal Service (BPS) have temporarily suspended all parcels and small packages bound for the United States, citing new U.S. customs regulations that eliminate the long-standing duty-free threshold...

Guatemalan Authorities Capture Partner of Top Barrio 18 Gang Leader with ties to Belize

On Wednesday night, August 27, the Court of First Instance at Torre de Tribunales announced the grounds for the arrest of María Marta Castañeda Torres, the partner of Aldo Dupie Ocho Mejía, better known as “El Lobo,” one of Barrio 18’s top...

BELIZE-MIGRATION-Belize government supporting probe into Belizean national sent to Guatemala