Government
Border Management in Belize Strengthened Thanks to Key EU-IOM Initiative
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), in partnership with the European Union (EU), officially handed over critical ICT equipment to the Ministry of Immigration to expand the use of Belize’s Migration Information and Data Analysis System (MIDAS) at key entry points in the country.
Business & Economy
Ministry of Agriculture clarifies potential sugar price changes
A late October Cabinet release sparked concern among consumers and industry stakeholders after it indicated the government would remove price controls on retail-packaged sugar. In response, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has clarified that while the price of packaged sugar may fluctuate, the wholesale industrial price will remain regulated.
Business & Economy
Prime Minister’s Office Launches Digital Skills Training Program
On October 29, 2025, the Office of the Prime Minister announced the opening of applications for a new national digital skills training initiative. The program will equip Belizeans with advanced competencies for the global digital services sector, including cloud engineering, cybersecurity, data analytics, artificial intelligence, web development, IT support and CRM, digital marketing, and agile project management.
Government
Ministers Meet with the Green Climate Fund
Hon. Michel Chebat, Minister of Public Utilities, Energy and Logistics; Dr. Hon. Louis Zabaneh, Minister of Constitution and Religious Affairs, Indigenous Affairs and Transportation; and Dr. Hon. Osmond Martinez, Minister of State in the Ministry of Economic Transformation, held a bilateral meeting with Mr. Henry Gonzalez, Chief Investment Officer of the Green Climate Fund (GCF), and Ms. Kristin Lang, the GCF Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean, along with other representatives of the GCF, in Seoul, Republic of Korea, on November 3, 2025.
Government
Transport Department to Enforce Stricter Motorcycle Regulations
On October 24, 2025, the Government of Belize announced a comprehensive plan to address the rising number of motorcycle accidents nationwide. The Cabinet has approved a series of legislative reforms and investments by the Ministry of Transport to improve road safety nationwide. The new measures are set to take effect in November and will focus on upgrading Belize’s transport infrastructure and strengthening road regulations.
Government
Caribbean Leaders Chart a Sustainable Future for Water at CWWA Conference
The first-ever Belize edition of the Caribbean Water and Wastewater Association (CWWA) Conference and Exhibition concluded on October 23rd in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, with a closing ceremony that featured speeches, awards, and the introduction of new board members. The 34th annual conference highlighted innovation, collaboration, and Caribbean culture, all of which came together to shape the future of water and wastewater management across the region.
Environment
The Government of Belize Secures BZD$3 million Grant to Promote Sustainable and Deforestation-Free Agriculture
The Government of Belize, through the Ministry of Economic Transformation, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security, and Enterprise, and the Permanent Mission of Belize to the United Nations, is proud to announce the approval of a BZD$3 million grant from the Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security (MASE). This significant funding underscores Belize’s commitment to sustainable development and climate resilience.
Government
Taiwan ICDF and Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Solid Waste Management Host Closing Ceremony for Flood Warning Capacity Improvement for the Belize...
The Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Solid Waste Management, in partnership with the International Cooperation and Development Fund (Taiwan ICDF) and the National Taiwan University (NTU), hosted the official closing ceremony and achievement exhibition for the Flood Warning Capacity Improvement for the Belize River Basin (FWCIBRB) Project.
