Government
Belize Media engages with Guatemalans on the territorial dispute
The three- day media tour started on Sunday, December 16th, and included meetings with former politicians, the general public, Guatemala’s Tribunal Supremo Electoral (TSE) (Elections and Boundaries) and members of private institutions, the business and judiciary sector.
Government
Speaker of the House of Representatives of Belize Meets with the President of the Central American Parliament
On Saturday, December 15th, 2018, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Belize City, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Honourable Laura Tucker Longsworth, met with the President of the Central American Parliament (PARLACEN), Honourable Irma Amaya, who was in Belize attending the SICA Meeting.
Government
Belize officially hands over the Presidency Pro Tempore of SICA to Guatemala
Belize officially handed over the Presidency Pro Tempore of the Central American Integration System (SICA) to Guatemala on Friday, December 14th during the LII Summit of the Heads of State and Government.
Business & Economy
Bill Amendments aimed to standardize offshore banking regulations pass through the House of Representatives
The bills tabled at the sitting included the Income and Business tax Amendment Bill, the International Business Companies Amendment Bill and the Stamp Duties Amendment Bill.
Government
ACP States Reassert Strong Commitment to Belize’s Territorial Integrity and Sovereignty
The 108th Session of the African, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) Council of Ministers concluded today by adopting a Resolution that reasserts the 79 ACP States’ unflinching commitment to the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Belize in the context of Guatemala’s claim.
Government
SICA VIII Ordinary Session of Ministers of Energy held in San Pedro Town
The gathering sought to strengthen the cooperation between member countries to better the region regarding energy usage and accessibility.
Government
Speaker of the House of Representatives of Belize attends the 36th Session of the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Honourable Laura Tucker- Longsworth led Belize’s delegation to the 36th Session of the Africa Caribbean Pacific – European Union (ACP-EU) Joint Parliamentary Assembly, following the 52nd Session of the ACP Parliamentary Assembly.
Government
International law experts, diplomats, and foreign press encourage Belize to head to the ICJ
In April of 2019, Belizeans will have the opportunity to decide if the International Court of Justice (ICJ) will settle the Guatemalan territorial claim by voting in a nationwide referendum. Taking the dispute to the ICJ is strongly supported by international law experts, diplomats and even members of the international press.