Government
National Bureau of Standards seeks transition to statutory body
The Belize Bureau of Standards (BBS) is looking at the possibility of transitioning from a governmental institution to a statutory body.
Government
Fifth Summit of The Heads of State and Government of the Community of Latin America and Caribbean States
The V Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Community of Latin America and Caribbean States (CELAC) was held on the 25 of January 2017 in Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic.
Government
Senate Special Select Committee interrogates former Immigration Director
On January 18th, the Senate Special Select Committee resumed its Senate hearings on the Immigration Department in Belmopan.
Government
Presentation of Credentials
Four ambassadors presented their Letters of Credence to the Governor General of Belize H.E. Sir Colville Young at the Belize House in Belmopan.
Government
Super Bond Committee rejects Belize’s bond restructuring offer
The proposed term changes to Belize’s US$530 million super bond have been rejected.
Government
Seven members sworn-in to reactivate Integrity Commission of Belize
After eight years of inactivity, the Integrity Commission of Belize was officially sworn-in by the Government of Belize (GOB) on Friday, January 13th.
Government
Belize Assumes the Chair of the OAS Permanent Council
Ambassador Patrick Andrews, assumed the Chair of the Permanent Council of the OAS on January, 12th.
Government
Solicitor General to sue Vega and Pitts for failing to repay $800,000 in land compensation
On December 28, 2016, the Office of the Solicitor General filed a claim against Andre Vega and Sharon Pitts for failing to refund $800,000 to the GOB.