Government
Signing of Statement of Agreement Between the Government of Belize and the Church Communities of Belize
On December 20, Hon. Henry Charles Usher, Minister of the Public Service, Constitutional and Political Reform and Religious Affairs, representing the Government of Belize, and Bishop A Moses Benguche, representing the church communities, formally signed a Statement of Agreement. The agreement reaffirms the unique partnership between the government and the church communities that strengthens the political process and benefits Belizean society.
Government
VSU Provides Update on Birth Registration Mobile Clinics
The Vital Statistics Unit (VSU) has achieved much in 2023. As the unit focused on strengthening the Civil Registry Project, it was able to record a historical number of registrations totaling 7,791 births and 1,588 deaths.
Government
Launch of Belize’s Gender Equality and Diversity Seal in the Workplace
The National Women’s Commission (NWC) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is proud to announce the successful launch of the Gender Equality and Diversity Seal in the workplace. The initiative marks a significant milestone in fostering equality and diversity within organizations in Belize.
Government
GOB Cautions Against Illegal Boledo Lottery and Jackpot Sales
The Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment, which is responsible for regulating lotteries, has been receiving information on several illegal lottery sales. The ministry is monitoring these unauthorized operations, and action will be taken against the offenders. Only persons or businesses that obtain a license or have been appointed as an agent by the Lotteries Committee can promote, sell, hold, or conduct boledo lottery, ordinary lottery, or jackpot lottery.
Government
Good Governance Unit Hosts First National Anti-Corruption Conference
On December 7, the Good Governance Unit, in the Ministry of the Public Service, Constitutional and Political Reform and Religious Affairs, hosted the inaugural National Anti-Corruption Conference. Themed "Uniting Belize Against Corruption," the conference brought together diverse stakeholders to deliberate on comprehensive strategies to combat corruption.
Government
Joint Public Accounts Committee (JPAC) Met with the Honourable Prime Minister
The Joint Public Accounts Committee (JPAC) met on 4th December 2023, in the Committee Room of the National Assembly, in Belmopan, in an in camera meeting with the Hon. Prime Minister, as the Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Investment.
Government
Parliament Signs Record of Donation of Grant from the Republic of China (Taiwan) for Renovations of the National Assembly Building
On December 5, 2023, parliamentarians of the National Assembly of Belize officially recognized a donation that the Republic of China (Taiwan) will make toward substantial renovations of the National Assembly building in Belmopan. The Government and people of the Republic of China (Taiwan) have committed to a donation of US$792,125.30, which will be used to modernize the infrastructure of National Assembly building.
Government
IPCU Hosts DPA Program Information Sharing Session with Stakeholders
On December 5, 2023, the Office of the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Investment, through its Investment Policy and Compliance Unit (IPCU), hosted an information-sharing session with companies that are current beneficiaries under the Designated Processing Areas (DPA) incentive program.