Government
Ministry of Agriculture Receives Farming Equipment
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise received a tractor with forage harvester, a used Mitsubishi four-wheel drive pickup, and other farm implements from the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in Belize. The donation was facilitated through the Breeding Sheep and Goat Production and Guidance System Enhancement Project (Sheep Project Phase II) and will be used at the National Sheep and Goat Breeding Center (NSGBC) in Central Farm.
Government
Ministry of the Public Service, Constitutional and Political Reform Welcomes New CEO
The Ministry of the Public Service, Constitutional and Political Reform is pleased to announce a realignment of chief executive officers (CEO), resulting in Dr. Osmond Martinez being appointed as CEO in the Ministry of Economic Development.
Government
Belize Chairs Twenty-Fourth Meeting of CARICOM Foreign Ministers
The Twenty-Fourth Meeting of the Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR) of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) was held virtually on May 6-7, 2021 under the chairmanship of Hon. Eamon Courtenay, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Immigration.
Business & Economy
Minister of Agriculture Concludes Cayo District Tour
Hon. Jose Abelardo Mai, Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise, has completed a two-day tour of the Cayo District. The tour is a part of the minister’s familiarization visits to the different agricultural communities and areas across the country.
Government
Minister of Tourism meets with island authorities; plans discussed on how to improve tourism product
The Minister of Tourism and Diaspora Relations, Honourable Anthony Mahler, visited San Pedro Town on Wednesday, May 5th, where he met with Area Representative the Honourable Andre Perez and Mayor Gualberto ‘Wally’ Nuñez to discuss the tourism needs of the island and how to deal with the Sargassum influx. Mahler has been touring the different tourism areas across the country. His stop on the La Isla Bonita emphasized the need for a plan to continue growing tourism at this popular destination.
Government
Ministers Collaborate on Working Visit to Southern Communities
Hon. Dolores Balderamos Garcia, Minister of Human Development, Families and Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs, along with Hon. Gilroy Usher, Minister of State, led a successful three-day visit to indigenous communities in Southern Belize.
Government
BTL and BCWU Sign collective bargaining agreement
On Friday, April 30, 2021, the Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL) and the Belize Communications Worker’s Union (BCWU) signed a four-year collective bargaining agreement (CBA) for 229 BTL employees.
Government
Governor General Sir Colville Young, a Belizean legacy, retires
On Friday, April 30th, the Government of Belize bid farewell to Belize’s Head of State and representative of the British Monarchy, Governor General (GG) His Excellency (HE) Sir Colville Young who officially stepped down. A departure ceremony was held starting at 2PM in Belize City for the 88-year-old longest-serving Governor General in Belize and the Commonwealth. The ceremony was attended by high-ranking government officials, the military, and members of the diplomatic corps accredited to Belize. Everyone paid tribute to Young, who leaves an impeccable legacy of art, music, and literature.