Government
Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise Meets with Ambassador of Taiwan
Hon. Jose Abelardo Mai, Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise, was hosted at a courtesy lunch on April 8, 2021 in Belmopan with H.E. David Chien, Ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan).
Government
Prime Minister’s Statement on the 2021-2022 Budget and Union Negotiations
Prime Minister Hon. John Briceño delivered his statement on the 2021-2022 Budget and Union Negotiations during the sitting of the House of Representatives on Friday, April 9th.
Business & Economy
GOB ready to reduce teachers’ and public officers’ salaries; unions poised to respond
On Friday, April 9th, the Government of Belize (GOB) is set to introduce the budget for the new fiscal year 2021-2022 at a special House Sitting in the Capital City of Belmopan. One of the topics of interest is the proposed 10% salary reduction for teachers and public officers. Although this proposal has been rejected by the Belize National Teachers Association,Association of Public Service Senior Managers and the Public Service Union, GOB remains convinced that a salary cut is necessary.
Government
Belize Coast Guard Cadets Graduate from Mexican Naval Academy
The Belize Coast Guard takes this opportunity to congratulate Officer Cadets Ruby Jimenez and Anthony Aguilar on their successful completion of their commissioning course at the prestigious Mexican Naval Academy. They have both earned a Bachelor’s Degree in their respective course of study which will contribute significantly to the growth and development of the Belize Coast Guard.
Government
Minister of Public Utilities, Energy and Logistics Meets with the New Ambassador of Taiwan to Belize
The minister and the ambassador held fruitful discussions on strengthening the diplomatic relationships between Taiwan and Belize. Among the matters discussed were future collaboration for the improvement of the transportation system, alternative energies, implementation of training workshops, and increase efficiencies of utilities in Belize.
Government
Minister of Youth, Sports and E-Governance Meets with Taiwanese Ambassador
On April 1, 2021, Hon. Kevin Bernard, Minister of Youth, Sports and E-Governance, held an introductory meeting with H.E. David K.C. Chien, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to Belize. The Ministry is championing the digitization of services with an aim of 95% digitization.
Government
H.E. Candice Pitts Presents Credentials as Ambassador of Belize
Her Excellency Dr. Candice Pitts, Belize’s newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of China (Taiwan), presented a copy of her letter of credence to H.E. Joseph Wu, Taiwan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Business & Economy
Appointment of New Governor of the Central Bank of Belize
Governor General, Sir Colville Young GCMG MBE, on the advice of Prime Minister, Hon. John Briceno, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Economic Development, and Investment, signed a Writ of Appointment naming Mr. Gustavo Manuel Vasquez as Governor of the Central Bank of Belize, with effect from 01 April 2021.