Government
DOE Advances Revision of the National Wastewater Policy
The Department of the Environment (DOE), within the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change, and Solid Waste Management, hosted a stakeholder meeting today to update Belize’s National Wastewater Policy. The meeting includes partners from the government, private sector, academia, and civil society, all working together to improve wastewater management and environmental health in Belize.
Business & Economy
National Assembly Concludes Three-Day Debate on 2025–2026 Budget
The National Assembly of Belize concluded its three-day debate on the 2025–2026 national budget on Wednesday, May 28, following sessions at the George Price Center in Belmopan. The discussion centered on the country’s economic progress, fiscal plans, and political differences shaping the government's development strategy for the upcoming fiscal year. The debate began on Monday, May 26, with several members of the House of Representatives addressing national priorities, including economic recovery, infrastructure development, healthcare, education, and public service delivery.
Government
Teachers Stage Nationwide Sickout After Rejecting Government’s Offer; Strike Still on the Table
On Wednesday, May 28th, teachers across Belize staged a nationwide unofficial sickout following the Belize National Teachers Union’s (BNTU) rejection of the Government of Belize’s (GOB) latest proposal on salary adjustments. The sickout is part of escalating industrial action amid growing frustration within the education sector.
Government
San Pedro’s Drivers Licenses Uninterrupted Amid National System Failure
A major disruption has affected Belize’s national Motor Vehicle Registration and License System, leaving many motorists unable to obtain or renew their driver’s licenses. The system, developed with support from the Taiwanese Embassy, has been down for an extended period, impacting services at most Transport Department offices across the country, except in San Pedro Town, which operates a separate, locally managed system that continues to function normally.
Education
Government Internship Program Targets Belizean Youth
The Government of Belize has officially endorsed the 2025 Summer Internship Program, which provides students with valuable short-term employment and hands-on experience in public service. The initiative is coordinated by the Ministry of the Public Service, Constitutional and Political Reform, and Disaster Risk Management. It is open to Belizean students aged 16 and older, from third form to junior college, as well as recent graduates within the past year. The program will run for one to three months, part-time or full-time, and includes a stipend for participants who apply before the deadline.
Government
The Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Conservation Charts the Course for Belize’s Blue Economy Through Cross-Sector Collaboration
The Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Conservation (MBEMC) successfully concluded a two-day stakeholder sensitization workshop in Belize City, aimed at fostering cross-sector collaboration and building momentum around Belize’s Blue Economy.
Government
IDB and EU Partner to Boost Trade and Investment Facilitation Program in Belize
The European Union (EU) is providing a €2 million grant to support the Trade and Investment Facilitation Program in Belize, financed by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).
Government
Ministry of Public Utilities, Energy & Logistics Wins 2025 CREF Industry Award
The Ministry of Public Utilities, Energy & Logistics is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious 2025 CREF Industry Award for Best Clean Energy Policy or Program. The award was presented at the 7th Annual Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF), hosted by New Energy Events in Miami, Florida.
