Government
Cabinet Brief for July 17, 2025
The Cabinet approved two GST-free Back-to-School weekends as part of Plan Belize 2.0 and discussed the ongoing pay dispute between the University of Belize and its union. A national Emergency Response Plan was endorsed to address the escalating sargassum issue, alongside instructions for a long-term mitigation strategy. Cabinet also approved several modernization efforts, including the rollout of a National ID system, legislative updates on municipal governance, liquor licensing, and climate change policy. Additionally, preparations were advanced for the 2025 Investment Summit, Climate Week, and full CARICOM free movement agreements, while citizens were reminded to stay prepared for the hurricane season.
Government
Belize Launches Second Workshop of the Intermediate Field Epidemiology Training Program
The Ministry of Health & Wellness (MOHW), in partnership with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and Secretaría Ejecutiva del Consejo de Ministros de Salud de Centroamérica y República Dominicana (SE-COMISCA), is advancing its commitment to public health workforce development through ongoing trainings for the third Intermediate Cohort of the Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP).
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MoI and Taiwan Technical Mission Launch Second Phase of Training
The Ministry of Investment, through its Investment Policy and Compliance Unit (IPCU), in collaboration with the Taiwan Technical Mission, and the Ministry of Human Development, Family Support & Gender Affairs through the National Women’s Commission, launched the second training for the project, “Cell Phone Repair Training for Women in Belize.” This phase of the project is being hosted at the Cayo Centre for Employment Training.
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The Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Conservation launches Regional Fisheries and Aquaculture Response to Emergency Training
The Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Conservation (MBEMC), in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO), and other key local partners, successfully launched the Regional Fisheries and Aquaculture Response to Emergency (FARE) Training, which took place from July 7–9, 2025, in Belize City.
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Government and Labor Unions Meet to Advance Governance and Public Sector Efficiency
The Government’s Union Consultation Team, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Cordel Hyde, met with representatives from the Belize National Teachers Union (BNTU), the Public Service Union (PSU), and the Association of Public Service Senior Managers (APSSM) to discuss key issues centered on enhancing governance and improving the delivery of public services.
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Prime Minister Briceño Joins CARICOM Leaders to Tackle Regional Issues at the 49th Summit
The Prime Minister of Belize, Honorable John Briceño, along with Minister of Foreign Affairs Hon. Francis Fonseca, attended the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), held from July 6th to the 8th in Montego Bay, Jamaica. This summit, convened under the theme “People, Partnerships, Prosperity: Promoting a Secure and Sustainable Future,” served as a central platform for regional unity and strategic collaboration among Caribbean nations.
Government
GOB and the IDB Host Workshop on Advancing Public-Private Partnerships in Belize
The Government of Belize, in collaboration with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), launched a two-day workshop titled “From PPP Policy to PPP Program: Identifying, Prioritizing, and Executing Public-Private Partnerships in Belize.” The event brings together key public officials, technical experts, and international consultants to strengthen the country’s capacity to develop and implement sustainable infrastructure through Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs).
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Ministry Hosts Roundtable with ORINCO and Central Bank of Belize on Transport Investment Opportunities
The Ministry of Constitution and Religious Affairs, Indigenous Affairs, and Transportation, led by Hon. Dr. Louis Zabaneh and CEO Mr. Chester Williams, hosted a roundtable discussion with members of the Organization of Insurance Companies of Belize Ltd. (ORINCO) and the Central Bank of Belize on July 4, 2025, at the Best Western Belize Biltmore Plaza.