Government
Prime Minister’s Dean Barrow delivers New Year’s Address 2018
As is customary, Belize’s Prime Minister Right Honourable Dean Barrow delivered his New Year’s message on Friday, December 29, 2017.
Government
Developer of new International Airport accused of fraud
Shortly after the Government of Belize signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the construction of a multi-million international airport in northern Ambergris Caye with International Airport Alliance Belize Limited (IAA), its developer Jorge Abraham Jaen has come under much scrutiny following accusations of being a fraudster.
Environment
Senate clears path for moratorium on offshore oil in Belize to become law
Belize is just a few steps away from making a historical and exemplary move to turn an indefinite moratorium on offshore oil explorations in Belizean waters into law.
Government
Relocation of the Department of Immigration and Nationality Services and the Refugees Department
The Ministry with responsibility for Immigration and Nationality Services and Refugees hereby notifies the public of the relocation of the Department of Immigration and Nationality Services and the Refugees Department from their current locations at Dry Creek Street and the Market Square Area respectively to their new building situated on Mountain View Boulevard in Belmopan during the period 12th to 15th December 2017.
Government
U.S. Government Expands and Upgrades Belize’s Automated Fingerprint Information System
The U.S. Embassy transferred 14 new Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) terminals, valued at approximately $430,000 USD, to the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Belize Police Department.
Government
CARICOM marijuana commission consults Belize
The CARICOM’s Regional Commission on Marijuana is conducting a review of marijuana’s legal status and sought input from the Belizean public through a series of national consultations with a cross-section of our society at Belize Best Western Biltmore Plaza Hotel in Belize City last Thursday, November 23.
Business & Economy
CCJ orders GOB to pay $88 million to Belize Bank
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has ordered the Government of Belize (GOB) to pay a sum of $88 million plus interest and costs to the Belize Bank.
Government
Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the Entry into Belize of Guatemalan Kaibil on November 17th, 2017
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has raised the matter with the Guatemalan authorities to prevent reoccurrence.