Government
Belize troops training in Jamaica for possible deployment to Haiti
A group of 31 soldiers from the Belize Defence Force (BDF) and 20 Belize Coast Guard (BCG) members, along with their commanding officer, BDF Major Ermil Coh, are currently in Jamaica for a month-long training program. The purpose of the training is to prepare them to join a multinational force that will be deployed to Haiti, which is currently experiencing an escalation in violence. The multinational task force comprises troops from various CARICOM member states, intending to support the Haitian National Police Force in restoring security in the country.
Government
Prime Minister Announces New Portfolio Assignments
After due consideration and consultation, Prime Minister Briceño announces the following changes to the current composition of Cabinet. The Prime Minister has invited Hon. Andre Perez to return as a Minister of Cabinet, with responsibility for the portfolios of Blue Economy and Disaster Risk Management. Minister Perez now assumes control of NEMO and the National Fire Service.
Government
Belize Delegation Meets with Tren Maya Officials in Mexico
A delegation including H.E. Jaime Briceño and H.E. Haisam Diab, Ambassadors of Investment, and H.E. Oscar Arnold, Belize’s Ambassador to Mexico, met with representatives of Mexico’s Tren Maya Railway Project. The meeting was held at the Teya Tren Maya Station in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico, on March 25.
Environment
TIDE receives BFSF grant for nearly $700,000
On Thursday March 21, 2024; the Belize Fund for Sustainable Future (BFSF) celebrated its 2nd Anniversary and Awards Ceremony to recognize the recipients of the Grants Awards Program (GAP) 2023-2024 grant cycle and the outstanding contributions of key partners in marine conservation.
Government
Ministry of Sustainable Development Trains Police Special Constables
Thirty-one park rangers graduated as special constables on March 22 at a ceremony at the Belize Police Training Academy in Belmopan.
Government
Belize Celebrates Historic Ratification of Ocean Biodiversity Agreement
Belize has made history by being the first Caribbean nation to officially ratify the groundbreaking ocean biodiversity agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement).
Government
Senate discusses proposed 2024-2025 fiscal budget
On Tuesday, March 26th, the Senate debated the General Revenue and Appropriation Bill, also known as the fiscal budget for 2024-2025. However, the debate was not robust because members of the Opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) were absent. The proposed fiscal year budget of BZ$1.5 billion was previously debated and passed after a three-day debate in the House of Representatives on Friday, March 22nd.
Government
A New Chapter for Development: New IDB Offices in Belize
The Government of Belize is pleased to announce a significant milestone in our partnership with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) for the nation's sustainable development and economic growth. The IDB is set to establish brand new offices in Belize City. This development underscores the IDB's deep commitment to Belize and marks a crucial step in our joint efforts to foster economic growth and multisectoral development.