Government
Inauguration of the Visiting Justices Program
On September 30, 2022, the Ministry of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries inaugurated the Visiting Justices Program at the Kolbe Foundation, Belize Central Prison. This long-awaited inauguration is timely since the last time the program was utilized was in 2008.
Government
Belize Attends 41st International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly
Hon. Andre Perez, Minister of Blue Economy and Civil Aviation, is currently heading a delegation from his ministry at the 41st International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly in Montreal, Canada.
Community and Society
Ms. Nicole Davison is Belize’s new British High Commissioner
Belize has a new British High Commissioner, who recently took over from past Commissioner Claire Evans OBE after retiring from the diplomatic service. The new head of the British High Commission in Belize is Nicole Davison, a veteran in the diplomatic field.
Government
MED and UB Collaborate on Agriculture Scientific Research Project
On September 26, 2022,Dr. Osmond Martinez, Chief Executive Officer for the Ministry of Economic Development (MED), and Dr. Geraldo Flowers, Program Manager for Resilient Rural Belize (RRB), went on a site visit at the UB Central Farm Campus with Dr. Vincent Palacio, President of the University of Belize (UB), and his team. The purpose of the visit was to view the progress of a joint research project involving tomato production using covered structures. The tour was conducted by Mr. Maximilliano Ortega, Central Farm Administrator, and Mr. Alfred Serano, RRB Climate Officer.
Government
Ministry of Blue Economy and Civil Aviation to Participate in the 41st Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization
The Ministry of Blue Economy and Civil Aviation and their partners at the Department of Civil Aviation are set to attend the 41st Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in Montreal, Canada.
Government
Ministry of Economic Development Signs MOU with Canada-CARICOM Expert Deployment Mechanism
On September 27, 2022, Dr. Osmond Martinez, Chief Executive Officer for the Ministry of Economic Development, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Mrs. Wendy Harris, President of the Canadian Executive Service Organization (CESO). On September 6, 2022, Cabinet gave its approval for the Ministry of Economic Development to sign the MOU in connection with the Canada-CARICOM Expert Deployment Mechanism (CCEDM).
Government
Belize establishes diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia
On Saturday, September 24th, Belize officially established diplomatic relations with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The signing and sealing of the new diplomatic alliance took place in New York City, USA, where Prime Minister Honourable Dr. John Briceño is currently heading a delegation attending the 77th annual session of the United Nations General Assembly.
Government
Belize to Attract More Foreign Investment and Streamline Exports with IDB Support
The Inter-American Development Bank has approved an US$8 million loan to promote Belize´s foreign direct investment and trade performance through a series of measures aimed at streamlining trade and investment procedures and providing tools for small and medium-sized firms to join global value chains.