Government
PUC Moves Forward with Partial BEL Rate Increase
The Public Utilities Commission of Belize issued an initial decision on December 12, partially approving a rate increase requested by Belize Electricity Limited. BEL asked for an increase of $0.0555 per kilowatt-hour in the Mean Electricity Rate. However, the PUC did not approve the full request and instead proposed an increase of $0.0337 per kilowatt-hour, resulting in a new Mean Electricity Rate of $0.4427 per kilowatt-hour.
Government
National Fire Service Receives Specialized Training and Equipment for Electric Vehicle Fires
The Ministry of the Public Service and Disaster Risk Management, through the National Fire Service of Belize, announces the start of specialized training to boost the country’s ability to safely handle fires involving electric buses and other electric vehicles.
Government
UK and Belize Partner to Strengthen Community-Led Fisheries Management
A team from the UK’s Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is working in close partnership with the Belize Fisheries Department and the Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Conservation to engage with local fishers and gather feedback on their experiences with Managed Access Committees (MACs).
Government
Training for Evidence-Based Goal Setting in Industrial Policy
The Office of the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Investment through the Investment Policy and Compliance Unit (IPCU), and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) held the “Evidence-Based Goal Setting in Industrial Policy” training in Belmopan.
Government
Belize Government and Teachers Union outline joint education reforms
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology and the Belize National Teachers Union signed a joint statement in Belmopan on December 5th, reaffirming their shared commitment to strengthening the education system and improving the welfare, professional growth, and working conditions of teachers nationwide. The signing followed a meeting on Thursday, December 4th, and marks a significant step after a year of heightened tension, demonstrations, and public disagreement between the ministry and the union.
Government
Coast Guard expands surveillance capability with Perimeter 8 drones
On December 1st, the Blue Bond and Finance Permanence Unit within the Office of the Prime Minister officially handed over two Perimeter 8 Unmanned Aerial Systems and a full suite of office and operational equipment to the Belize Coast Guard. The handover, valued at BZ$322,705.75, took place in Belize City and is aimed at strengthening the enforcement and protection of Belize’s marine resources.
Government
MoHW Holds Inaugural Meeting of National NCD Committee
The Ministry of Health and Wellness hosted the inaugural meeting of the National Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Committee earlier this week, marking a major milestone in the country’s commitment to reducing the burden of NCDs and improving the health and well-being of all citizens. The meeting brought together representatives from a wide range of sectors and stakeholder groups dedicated to strengthening the national NCD response.
Government
GOB Hosts Validation Session to Advance Belize’s Blue Economy Governance Framework
The Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Conservation convened a national Validation Workshop on December 2 to advance the finalization of the Blue Economy Bill. This marks a transformative step toward establishing Belize’s long-term legislative framework for a sustainable, resilient, and innovative Blue Economy. This pivotal session signals the Government of Belize’s continued commitment to ensuring that Belize’s ocean and coastal resources are governed through modern, science-based, inclusive, and progressive policy systems.
