Education
$47 Million Loan Approved for Early Childhood and Women’s Empowerment
On June 5th, the House of Representatives approved a US$23.5 million (BZ$47 million) loan from the International Development Association to fund Belize’s Early Childhood Development and Female Empowerment Project. Members of the House voted in favor of the loan during a session in Belmopan, endorsing a program to expand access to quality early childhood education and create greater economic opportunities for women across Belize, including in communities such as San Pedro.
Business & Economy
Belize Assumes CDB Leadership Role and Lands Major Climate Investment
On June 5th, Belize officially assumed the Chairmanship of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) Board of Governors and secured $20.2 million in climate resilience funding. The handover took place during the closing ceremony of the 56th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors in Nassau, Bahamas. Dr. Osmond Martinez, Minister of State for Economic Transformation and Belize’s Alternate Governor to the CDB, accepted the Chairmanship on behalf of Prime Minister John Briceño.
Government
Government of Belize Showcases Strategic Investment Opportunities in Belize at IX AMERIC Business Summit 2026
The Office of the Prime Minister and Ministry of Investment, through the Investment Policy and Compliance Unit (IPCU) and BELTRAIDE, participated in the IX AMERIC Business Summit 2026, held from June 4–7, 2026, under the theme “De la Frontera al Futuro: Chetumal, Quintana Roo como Plataforma Estratégica para Nuevos Mercados,” at the Dreams Sapphire Resort & Spa in Puerto Morelos, Quintana Roo, Mexico.
Government
Belize and Mexico Deliver 1,700 Tons of Humanitarian Aid to Cuba
On Sunday, June 7th, the cargo ship Asian Katra docked at Havana's port carrying 1,700 tons of food and humanitarian supplies jointly sent by Belize and Mexico. The vessel arrived as Cuba faces severe economic and energy hardships, with Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel confirming that the aid came from both countries to provide much-needed assistance.
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.
Government
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.
Government
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.
Government
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.