Government
Onboarding Handbook Training for Public Officers
The Ministry of the Public Service, Constitutional and Political Reform and Religious Affairs hosted a three-day training workshop for administrative officers and administrative assistants, which introduced an Onboarding Handbook for the Belize Public Service.
Government
Belize Defence Force Senior Officer Conference 2022
The Belize Defence Force (BDF) in coordination with the Ministry of National Defence and Border Security held its annual Senior Officers Conference from August 30 to September 1, 2022, at the Colonial Hotel in Hopkins village, Stann Creek District.
Government
Secretary General for the Central American Economic Integration System on Official Visit to Belize
H. E. Francisco Lima Mena, Secretary General of the Central American Economic Integration System (SIECA), and his delegation paid an official visit to Belize from August 29 to 30, 2022.
Government
Ministry of Investment Visits Agro-Processing Facilities in Southern Belize
The Ministry of Investment is on a working tour of several of the agro-processors of southern Belize. The participants include Mrs. Narda Garcia, Chief Executive Officer in the Office of the Prime Minister and Investment, and several officers in the Investment Policy and Compliance Unit of the ministry.
Government
Representatives of the Saudi Fund for Development Visit Belize
Eng. Bandar Alharbi, Director for Europe and Latin America Operations, and Eng. Ibrahim Alsayyar, Construction and Transportation Sector Specialist, of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) visited Belize from August 22 to 25, 2022. The Government of Belize has been in communication with SFD seeking opportunities for financing for a number of projects including the construction of a hospital.
Government
Sembrando Vida Project Kickoff in Orange Walk District
The pilot stage of registration of the Sembrando Vida project took place on August 24 and 25, 2022, in Orange Walk District. Some 186 farmers registered in this phase of the project, which is undertaken by the Mexican Government through the Mexican International Cooperation Agency for Development (AMEXCID), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise.
Government
Prime Minister Wraps Up His First Full Day of Working Visit to Berlin, Germany
On September 2, 2022, Prime Minister Hon. John Briceño met with Martin Lugmayr, Sustainable Energy Expert from the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), and executives from Variodin AG, a German company that specializes in renewable energy, to discuss the future of renewable energy in Belize.
Government
United States Funds Prosecutorial Training to Strengthen Belize’s Justice System
U.S. Embassy Belmopan and the Government of Belize facilitated a three-day, U.S.- funded workshop to provide comprehensive training on investigating and prosecuting criminal cases for Belize Police Department and National Prosecution Branch personnel. Participants received training on trial preparation, research methods, advocacy, and the examination of evidence, witnesses, and experts. This U.S.-sponsored program supports the Belizean government’s efforts to improve the capacity of police prosecutors and implement a Court Case Management system in its pursuit to acquire international accreditation.