Business & Economy
Belize Government Lotteries Ltd. Launches Fi We Boledo App
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Government
Belize Moves Toward National DNA Database with Cabinet’s Approval
The Belize Cabinet has approved the introduction of a landmark Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) Bill aimed at establishing a national DNA database to strengthen criminal investigations and prosecutions across the country. The approval was granted during a Cabinet meeting in Belmopan on October 1, 2025, as part of the government’s continued efforts to modernize the justice system.
Government
Belize Represented at CTU/ICT Week 2025 in Jamaica
Dr. Leroy Almendarez, Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of Public Utilities, Energy and Logistics, and Dr. Marsha Price, Postmaster General of the Belize Postal Services, are representing Belize at the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU)/ICT Week 2025, which is being held from September 29 – October 3, 2025, in Kingston, Jamaica.
Government
Guatemala Responds to Prime Minister Briceño’s UN Speech
Prime Minister Honourable John Briceño addressed the 80th General Assembly of the United Nations (UN), raising issues from climate change to Guatemala’s aggression at the Sarstoon River. His remarks were widely praised in Belize but drew a response from Guatemalan authorities, who said his comments on the Sarstoon were unnecessary since the incident had been quickly addressed and the territorial, insular, and maritime claim had already been submitted to the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
Government
Belize launches Online Criminal Records Registry to streamline applications
The Ministry of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries has launched an online system for applying for criminal records, officially called the Criminal Records Registry (CRR). The platform, accessible at crr.gov.bz, marks a significant shift in public service delivery, offering faster and easier access to this essential document.
Government
Compol Rosado Reinstated; Cabinet Recommends Independent Investigation
On September 30th, Dr. Richard Rosado, Commissioner of Police, returned to duty after being placed on a 45-day administrative leave to allow for investigations into the controversial abduction of Belizean Ryan Joseph Budna. The leave, which lasted only 23 days, was ended after the Cabinet determined that an inquiry found no evidence linking Rosado to the case. Cabinet directed that his leave of absence be terminated and that he resumes active duty immediately.
Government
Belize Secures Historic Seat on ICAO Council for 2025–2028 Term
Belize was elected to Part III of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council for the first time during the 42nd Session of the ICAO Assembly, held on September 30, 2025, in Montreal, Canada. This historic victory grants Belize a seat on the 36-member council for the 2025–2028 term, giving the country a direct role in shaping international aviation policy. Kennedy Carrillo, former CEO of the Ministry of the Blue Economy and Civil Aviation, was appointed as Belize’s Permanent Representative to the ICAO Council and will represent the country on this global aviation body.
Government
Belizeans Gain Full Access in Three CARICOM States
Effective Wednesday, October 1st, Belizeans can now live and work freely in Barbados, Dominica, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. As part of an agreement among the countries, citizens will be allowed to stay indefinitely and work without a permit. They will also have access to basic healthcare and public education for children. The historic initiative was agreed to in July during the CARICOM Heads of Government meeting held in Jamaica.