Government
Guatemala to produce maps that include Belize territory as their own
The unfounded Guatemalan claim to Belize has taken an aggressive approach after the government of that country announced on Thursday, November 2nd that it intends to produce maps depicting Belize as part of their territory.
Business & Economy
Amended Stamp Duties Act comes into effect
On Wednesday, November 1st, the Government of Belize’ (GOB) Amended Stamp Duties Act came into effect.
Business & Economy
CCJ rules GOB to pay Ashcroft group US$78.16 Million compensation for BTL nationalization
GOB must pay US$78.16 Million to corporate partners of the Ashcroft Group by November 10, 2017, as compensation for the nationalization of Belize Telecommunications Ltd (BTL) in 2009.
Government
Prime Minister of Belize and Mexican President meet during IV CARICOM Mexico Summit
On Wednesday, October 25th, Mexico President Enrique Peña Nieto arrived in Belize, for the first time to participate in IV CARICOM Mexico Summit.
Government
Imer Hernandez Development Company Limited to Construct Caye Caulker Airstrip
A multi-million-dollar contract for the Caye Caulker airstrip reconstruction has been awarded to the company of Imer Hernandez Development Company Limited, which has caused much controversy.
Government
Guatemala to hold referendum on territorial dispute with Belize in 2018
The government of the Republic of Guatemala has set Sunday, March 18, 2018, as the date when their referendum on the Belize-Guatemala territorial dispute will be held.
Government
Prime Minister of Belize Meets with the President of Mexico
Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto arrived today, October 25, to participate in the IV CARICOM Mexico Summit.
Government
GIS Training for BDF and BCG
The Ministry of Defence conducted an Introduction to Geographic Information System (GIS) Training for members of the Belize Defence Force (BDF) and the Belize Coast Guard (BCG) at the Central Information Technology Office (CITO) in Belmopan.