Government
Belize Assumes Chairmanship of CDB Board of Governors; Set to Host 57th Annual Meeting in 2027
Belize officially assumed the prestigious Chairmanship of the Board of Governors of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB). The official handover took place during the closing ceremony of the 56th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the CDB in Nassau, Bahamas.
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Belize Participates in 8th Global Environment Facility Assembly
Belize is participating in the 8th Assembly of the Global Environment Facility (GEF), being held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from May 30 to June 6, 2026. Representing the Government of Belize are Mrs. Judene Tingling-Linares, GEF Operational Focal Point (Alt.) in the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Solid Waste Management, and Mr. Leroy Martinez, GEF Political Focal Point and Director of the Climate Finance Unit within the Ministry of Economic Transformation.
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Belize is proud to be represented at Posidonia 2026 in Athens, Greece
From 1–5 June 2026, the International Merchant Marine Registry of Belize (IMMARBE), together with the Belize High Seas Fisheries Unit, lead Belize’s national pavilion at one of the world’s premier international shipping exhibitions.
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GOB Hosts Regional Workshop on Strengthening Digital Resilience in the Caribbean
The Regional Workshop on Strengthening Digital Resilience was held in Belize City at the Grand Resort and Residences from June 2-3, 2026. The event brings together regional policymakers, technical experts, and key international and strategic partners, such as the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) and the European Union (EU). The workshop aims to enhance collaboration on safeguarding critical government data and ensuring the continuity of public services across the Caribbean.
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Caribbean Countries Participate in Regional Knowledge Exchange to Advance Blue Carbon Markets
The Government of Belize, through the Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Conservation, in collaboration with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), convened the first regional knowledge exchange under the IDB-funded technical cooperation, “Supporting the Development of Blue Carbon Markets in the Caribbean,” bringing together representatives from Belize, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago on May 27–28, 2026.
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Belize Hosts LXV Meeting of OLACDE Council of Experts
he Government of Belize, through the Ministry of Public Utilities, Energy and Logistics, proudly hosted the LXV Meeting of the Council of Experts of the Latin American Energy Organization (OLACDE) on May 27–28, 2026, bringing together technical experts and energy representatives from across Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Guatemalan Military Continues to Challenge BDF Presence in Sarstoon River
Guatemalan military incursions into Belize's southern waters near the Sarstoon River were once again reported after a video shared on May 28th showed Guatemalan soldiers confronting members of the Belize Defense Force (BDF). The incident did not escalate, despite Guatemalan military personnel repeatedly approaching the Belizean patrol and insisting that they were operating within Guatemalan territory. The Belizean soldiers stood firm, informing their counterparts that they were in Belizean waters.
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Ministry of Health & Wellness and UNICEF Launch Belize’s National Community Health Strategy 2026–2030
The Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW), in collaboration with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), officially launched Belize’s first National Community Health Strategy 2026–2030, a transformative roadmap aimed at strengthening community-based healthcare and advancing equitable access to quality health services across Belize.
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Ministry of Health and Wellness Advisory on Ebola
The Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) advises the public and travelers at all ports of entry that Belize is initiating heightened public health vigilance in response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak affecting parts of East and Central Africa. While no suspected cases have been identified in Belize, the MOHW is ensuring that precautionary measures at points of entry are initiated to protect the population’s health.
Environment
$25 million invested in San Pedro’s fight against Sargassum
The ongoing influx of Sargassum continues to impact Belize's coastline, particularly tourism-dependent destinations such as San Pedro Town and Caye Caulker. Local and central government authorities have invested significant resources to manage the problem. On May 27th, it was confirmed that approximately $25 million has been spent on Sargassum mitigation and beach clean-up efforts in San Pedro alone, yet the challenge remains far from resolved.
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San Pedro General Hospital Faces Delays and Rising Construction Costs, but Construction Presses Ahead
Construction of the San Pedro/Caye Caulker General Hospital, south of San Pedro Town, continues amid reports of projected cost overruns. Area Representative Honorable Andre Perez addressed the matter on Wednesday, May 27th, during a site tour showcasing the progress of the anticipated medical facility. While Perez confirmed that additional costs are being discussed, he stated that the projected overrun is nowhere near the reported $15 million. Although he could not provide an exact figure, Perez assured island residents that the state-of-the-art hospital, expected to become the second-largest medical facility in Belize, will be completed with a tentative opening date set for early 2027.