Government
United Nations Belize and Government of Belize Convene 5th Joint National Steering Committee Meeting to Advance Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework
The Government of Belize and the United Nations Country Team convened its 5th Joint National Steering Committee Meeting, co-chaired by H.E. Amalia Mai, CEO in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Culture, and Mr. Raul Salazar, United Nations Resident Coordinator for Belize and El Salvador. The Joint Steering Committee provides strategic oversight and guidance for the United Nations Multi-Country Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNMSDCF) 2022-2026, which covers 22 countries in the English and Dutch-speaking Caribbean and was adopted by Belize in December 2021.
Government
BNTU takes action against GOB
On April 30, 2025, the Belize National Teachers’ Union (BNTU) held a crucial nationwide meeting, gathering over 2,500 members from its branches in response to rising frustrations over government salary policies and longstanding union demands. With the official voting results, the BNTU moved forward with a demonstration on Friday, May 9th, in Belmopan City. This demonstration marks the first phase of their industrial action. If their demands are not met, the union is prepared to escalate its actions to include a two-day national shutdown and, ultimately, a strike.
Government
GOB unveils strategic development plan for Ambergris Caye
On Wednesday, May 7th, the Government of Belize (GOB) officially launched the Strategic Plan for the Sustainable Development of Ambergris Caye. The event took place at the Sunset Caribe Resort, and the media were not invited. This plan sets a long-term vision to guide the island’s sustainable growth, resilience, and overall quality of life.
Government
New Peace Corps Trainees Arrive in Belize for YES Project
Twenty-three Peace Corps trainees arrived in Belize this morning to begin 27 months of service, joining national efforts to empower Belizean youth through the Youth Empowered by Sports (YES) Project. Their arrival strengthens the ongoing impact of two current YES cohorts already serving communities across the country.
Government
Ministry of Transportation Hosts Meeting with Bus Operators to Advance Public Transportation Reform
The Ministry of Transportation hosted a stakeholder engagement on May 2, 2025, bringing together over eighty representatives from the public ground transportation sector. The meeting reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to protecting the interests of bus operators and commuters, while advancing a shared national vision for a safer, more reliable and efficient public transportation system.
Government
The Ministries of Civil Aviation and National Defense hold press conference on the investigation of the municipal plane hijacking incident
On April 30th, the Ministries of Civil Aviation and National Defense held a joint press conference to discuss the unprecedented hijacking of a municipal...
Government
Belize immigration increases screening at borders for ‘inadmissible’ entries
Belize’s immigration officials have recently begun turning back foreigners, including Americans, who are deemed inadmissible at the country’s borders. This decision is part of Belize’s broader efforts to regulate migration and ensure compliance with its immigration laws, addressing growing concerns regarding irregular migration and security.
Government
Ministry of Agriculture working to control New World Screwworm Infections
Since the first confirmed case of the New World Screwworm (NWS) was reported in Belize on December 26, 2024, the Ministry of Agriculture has been actively managing the outbreak, reaching 63 confirmed cases in late April. Minister of Agriculture, Food Security, and Enterprise, Honorable Jose Abelardo Mai, provided this update during a regional meeting in San Salvador. During this meeting, Minister Mai led discussions among agriculture ministers from Central America, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic regarding controlling and eradicating pests.
