Government
New UTVS to Boost Fire Response Capabilities in Placencia and San Pedro
The Ministry of the Public Service, Governance, and Disaster Risk Management is proud to announce the addition of two brand-new Honda UTVs to the National Fire Service’s emergency response fleet.
Community and Society
Site Inspection of San Pedro/Caye Caulker General Hospital Shows Progress
On Wednesday, July 23rd, Area Representative Honorable Andre Perez and officials from the Ministries of Health and Wellness (MOHW) and Finance conducted a site inspection of the San Pedro and Caye Caulker General Hospital project. The visit aimed to assess the progress of the long-anticipated medical facility, which is being constructed to serve residents and visitors of the Cayes. The contractor reported that the project is on schedule and expected to be completed before its April 2027 deadline.
Government
New Board of Commissioners Inaugurated for the National Women’s Commission
In a significant step forward for gender equality and women’s empowerment in Belize, the National Women’s Commission (NWC) officially inaugurated its new Board of Commissioners on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at a formal ceremony held at the Best Western Plus Belize Biltmore Plaza in Belize City.
Government
ICJ to Hear Guatemala’s Intervention in Belize & Honduras’ Sapodilla Cayes Case
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has officially set a date to hear a case involving the long-standing dispute over the Sapodilla Cayes in southern Belize, currently between Belize and Honduras, and now Guatemala. On November 24, 2025, the ICJ will hear Guatemala’s application to intervene in the claim over these islands, which are part of a marine reserve and a popular destination for vacationers from both Honduras and Guatemala.
Government
Stakeholders Unite to Drive Transformative Change in Belize’s National Transportation System
The Ministry of Constitution & Religious Affairs, Indigenous Affairs, and Transportation hosted the inaugural meeting of the National Bus Company Pro Temp Advisory Committee, marking a pivotal step toward modernizing Belize’s national highway bus system.
Government
Ministry of Human Development Reaffirms Zero-Tolerance Policy on Corporal Punishment Against Children
The Ministry of Human Development, Family Support, and Gender Affairs strongly reaffirms its zero-tolerance policy on corporal punishment and all forms of violence against children in state care and across Belize.
Government
Belize Strengthens Intellectual Property Ties at WIPO Assemblies in Geneva
Belize made significant strides in advancing its intellectual property (IP) agenda during the Sixty-Sixth Series of Meetings of the Assemblies of the Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), held from July 8 to 17, 2025, in Geneva, Switzerland.
Government
Government of Belize Launches Special Electricity Committee to Develop National Electricity Energy Mix Master Plan
The Government of Belize, under the leadership of Prime Minister Hon. John Briceño, has officially launched the Special Electricity Committee (SEC) to spearhead the development of a National Electrical Energy Mix Master Plan. This initiative aims to secure Belize’s energy future through a reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity supply.