Environment
Signing of Formal Agreement between the Department of the Environment and the University of Belize
While the agreement is primarily focused on marine pollution from plastics, it also extends itself in allowing both parties to engage in research in thematic areas of mutual concern in promoting a healthier environment.
Government
GOB Receives First Disbursement of 2022 Bilateral Cooperation Grant from the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan)
On July 21, 2022, Prime Minister Hon. John Briceño, Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Investment, received a grant from H. E. David Kuan-Chou...
Government
New River Farmers’ Co-operative Society Limited (Producers Organization) to Receive Equipment
On July 28, 2022, the New River Farmers’ Co-operative Society Limited was presented with office and processing equipment, to support this initiative. This equipment will include a printer, desktop computer, refrigerator and plastic crates. This equipment, valued at BZ$8,000.00, was handed over by Hon. José Abelardo Mai – Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprises – on behalf of the Resilient Rural Belize Programme, in compliance with the first phase of the implementation process.
Government
Marijuana Referendum postponed
The referendum to legalize marijuana in Belize is deferred until further notice. In the meantime, the Government of Belize will make the necessary amendments to the Cannabis and Industrial Hemp Control and Licensing Bill to еnѕurе thаt thе bіll wіll оnlу bе еnасtеd іntо lаw аftеr thе referendum. The government will also address the issue of corresponding banking relationships.
Government
Presiding Officers of the National Assembly Receive Courtesy Visits from the Ambassador of Morocco
The Ambassador of Morocco, H.E. Abdelfattah Lebbar, paid courtesy visits to Speaker Valerie Woods and President Carolyn Trench Sandiford on Monday, 25th July 2022.
Government
SSB loan proposal for pharmaceutical company raises concerns
Over the past few days, the news of a multi-million proposed loan from the Social Security Board (SSB) Investment Committee to a pharmaceutical supplier known as Pharmacy Express Limited has been raising eyebrows within the public, including the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW). The loan application from the said pharmaceutical company is for $7 million and is needed for 'refinancing and inventory purposes.'
Government
Rural Community Development and Local Government Officers Participate in Training of Trainers Workshop
The Ministry of Rural Transformation, Community Development, Labour, and Local Government hosted a two-day Training of Trainers Workshop for Rural Community Development Officers (RCDO) and Local Government Officers (LGO) at Kiki Witz, Belmopan, from July 21 to 22, 2022.
Government
Registration Ceremony Held for Sayab Farmers Co-operative Society Limited
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise announces that the Department of Co-operatives, responsible for the registration and regulation of co-operatives, held a registration ceremony for Sayab Farmers Co-operative Society Limited on July 22, 2022. Under the department’s oversight, the new co-operative has transitioned from an ad hoc farmers’ group to a formal enterprise, and will now have access to auditing, conflict resolution services, and entrepreneurial development programs, among others.