Government
Development Finance Corporation and Caribbean Development Bank Ninth Consolidated Line of Credit Project Launch
The Development Finance Corporation (DFC) recently held a Project Launch event to celebrate the official signing of its Ninth Consolidated Line of Credit with the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB). This agreement secures US $20 million in affordable financing aimed at bolstering key sectors in Belize, including Agriculture and Industrial Credit (AIC), Education, Mortgage Finance (Housing), and Energy Efficiency/Renewable Energy (EE/RE).
Government
GOB forgives $54 million in patient debt at KHMH
On February 10th, the Government of Belize approved a $54 million debt write-off for the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital (KHMH) patients. This decision aims to alleviate Belizeans' financial burden.
Government
Injunction to halt the March 12th General Election goes to the High Court
Claimant Jeremy Enriquez filed a legal injunction to halt the upcoming general election in Belize on Tuesday, February 11th, citing the absence of a constitutionally mandated redistricting exercise. On Wednesday, February 12th, he and his attorney, Trinidadian Anand Ramlogan, attempted to persuade the High Court to compel the Prime Minister to reverse his decision regarding the election date.
Community and Society
New Justices of the Peace appointed for Caye Caulker and Ambergris Caye
A new group of Justices of the Peace (JPs) was sworn in on Saturday, February 8th, in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye. The swearing-in ceremony was held at the San Pedro Lions Den on Barrier Reef Drive, where several members were also named Senior JPs. Belize's Attorney General, Anthony Sylvestre, conducted the ceremony, which appointed JPs for both Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker.
Government
Good Governance Unit Awards Winners of the Second Annual National Anti-Corruption Month Competition
Under the Ministry of Public Service, Constitutional & Political Reform, and Religious Affairs, the Good Governance Unit celebrated and awarded the first of two groups of winners of the Second Annual National Anti-Corruption Month Competition. This initiative, aimed at fostering awareness and encouraging active citizen participation in the fight for good governance and against corruption, continues to inspire and empower the youth of Belize to become ambassadors of change.
Education
Thousands of teachers protest for improved school management systems
On February 7, 2025, thousands of Belize National Teachers Union (BNTU) members gathered in Belmopan to protest the Government of Belize's handling of their salaries and benefits. The protest was part of a broader campaign called "Value Teachers, We Matter," which aimed at highlighting systemic issues within the education system. Among the protesters were many teachers from San Pedro schools.
Government
Belize Represented at the ICAO 2025 Global Implementation Support Symposium
Belize is represented at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) 2025 Global Implementation Support Symposium by Kennedy Carrillo, CEO in the Ministry of Blue Economy and Disaster Risk Management, to advance Belize’s candidature to the ICAO Council 2025-2028.
Government
CCCCC Launches BZD$77 million Project to Build Climate Resilience in the Sugarcane Industry in Belize
The Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) in partnership with the Government of Belize, and key industry stakeholders, officially launched the “Building the Adaptive Capacity of Sugarcane Farmers in Northern Belize” (BAC-SuF) project. The launch took place at Escuela Secundaria Técnica México (Secondary and Vocational School of Mexico) in Corozal. This first-time initiative for the Government of Belize and the CCCCC aims to strengthen the resilience of Belize’s vital sugarcane industry in the face of climate change.