Government
GOB Prepares BPO Sector for Critical Transition
The Ministry of Investment, through its Investment Policy and Compliance Unit (IPCU), has been closely monitoring information from the United States of America regarding the proposed Keep Call Centres in America Act legislation currently under consideration. Over the past several years, the Ministry of Investment in the Office of the Prime Minister has stimulated the growth of Belize’s BPO industry through innovative policy directives and legislative amendments.
Government
Minister Usher Meets with UN Resident Coordinator’s Office to Strengthen Collaboration
The Minister of the Public Service, Governance, and Disaster Risk Management, Hon. Henry Charles Usher, hosted a high-level coordination meeting yesterday with the United Nations Resident Coordinator, Mr. Raul Salazar, and Deputy Resident Coordinator, Mr. Michael Lund, at the Ministry’s conference room in the Sir Edney Cain Building.
Government
Belize Launches National Strategy to Strengthen Chemicals and Waste Governance
The Department of the Environment (DOE) officially launched Belize’s National Strategy and Action Plan for the Basel, Rotterdam, Stockholm & Minamata (BRS&M) Conventions and the Global Framework on Chemicals (GFC) at the San Ignacio Resort Hotel. Developed with support from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Strategy aims to strengthen national capacity for sound chemicals and waste management. The event also introduced the Draft Integrated Chemicals Management Bill, a key step toward modernizing governance in this sector.
Government
GOB Strengthens HIV Response Through New Partnership
The Ministry of Economic Transformation (MET) and the National Health Insurance (NHI) signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance the national HIV response on August 11, 2025. The agreement was signed by Mr. Carlos Pol, Chief Executive Officer of MET, and Dr. Ramon Figueroa, General Manager of NHI, in the presence of the Honourable Dolores Balderamos, Senior Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister and Chair of the National AIDS Commission.
Government
PM Announces Appointment of Ambassadors of Belize
on. John Briceño, Prime Minister of Belize and Minister of Finance, Investment, Economic Transformation, Civil Aviation, and E-Governance, announced the appointment of Ambassadors, Ambassadors Designate, and other Diplomatic Staff who will be serving at the various Embassies and Missions of Belize and at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Headquarters
Government
Appointment of New Director of the Financial Intelligence Unit
This communication serves as official notification that Mrs. Leni Ysaguirre McGann is no longer the Director of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), effective July 31st, 2025. Please be advised that Mrs. Marilyn Gardiner-Usher has been appointed as the FIU’s new Director with effect from August 4th, 2025.
Government
Belize to Reap Transformational Benefits from Regional ISA Energy Meeting
Belize is set to gain significant strategic and developmental benefits from its participation in the Seventh Meeting of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Regional Committee for Latin America and the Caribbean, taking place in Santiago, Chile, from August 4-6, 2025.
Environment
Government of Belize and Brightwater Launch First Blue Carbon Pilot to Advance Climate Solutions and Marine Conservation
The Government of Belize (GOB), through the Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Conservation, in partnership with Brightwater, is proud to announce the launch of Belize’s groundbreaking blue carbon pilot project, which will lead to the development and issuance of Belize’s first high-quality blue carbon credits.