Government
Ministry of Human Development, Family Support, and Gender Affairs Partners with UNICEF and National Parenting Committee to Strengthen Parenting Support Nationwide
The Ministry of Human Development, Family Support, and Gender Affairs (MHDFSGA), in partnership with UNICEF and the National Commission for Families and Children (NCFC), has embarked on a transformative national initiative aimed at addressing one of the most fundamental challenges facing Belize, ensuring all parents and caregivers have access to coordinated and evidence-based support to raise healthy, thriving children. This initiative marks a significant investment in the future of Belize by strengthening the foundation of the family through improved parenting support systems.
Government
Cabinet Brief for August 15, 2025
PRESS RELEASE
• Cabinet gave its approval for a programme to improve Labour Force Participation and Employability in Belize, especially for women and youth. This...
Government
GOB Prepares BPO Sector for Critical Transition
The Ministry of Investment, through its Investment Policy and Compliance Unit (IPCU), has been closely monitoring information from the United States of America regarding the proposed Keep Call Centres in America Act legislation currently under consideration.
Over the past several years, the Ministry of Investment in the Office of the Prime Minister has stimulated the growth of Belize’s BPO industry through innovative policy directives and legislative amendments.
Government
Minister Usher Meets with UN Resident Coordinator’s Office to Strengthen Collaboration
The Minister of the Public Service, Governance, and Disaster Risk Management, Hon. Henry Charles Usher, hosted a high-level coordination meeting yesterday with the United Nations Resident Coordinator, Mr. Raul Salazar, and Deputy Resident Coordinator, Mr. Michael Lund, at the Ministry’s conference room in the Sir Edney Cain Building.
Government
Belize Launches National Strategy to Strengthen Chemicals and Waste Governance
The Department of the Environment (DOE) officially launched Belize’s National Strategy and Action Plan for the Basel, Rotterdam, Stockholm & Minamata (BRS&M) Conventions and the Global Framework on Chemicals (GFC) at the San Ignacio Resort Hotel. Developed with support from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Strategy aims to strengthen national capacity for sound chemicals and waste management. The event also introduced the Draft Integrated Chemicals Management Bill, a key step toward modernizing governance in this sector.
Government
GOB Strengthens HIV Response Through New Partnership
The Ministry of Economic Transformation (MET) and the National Health Insurance (NHI) signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance the national HIV response on August 11, 2025. The agreement was signed by Mr. Carlos Pol, Chief Executive Officer of MET, and Dr. Ramon Figueroa, General Manager of NHI, in the presence of the Honourable Dolores Balderamos, Senior Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister and Chair of the National AIDS Commission.
Government
PM Announces Appointment of Ambassadors of Belize
on. John Briceño, Prime Minister of Belize and Minister of Finance, Investment, Economic Transformation, Civil Aviation, and E-Governance, announced the appointment of Ambassadors, Ambassadors Designate, and other Diplomatic Staff who will be serving at the various Embassies and Missions of Belize and at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Headquarters
Government
Appointment of New Director of the Financial Intelligence Unit
This communication serves as official notification that Mrs. Leni Ysaguirre McGann is no longer the Director of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), effective July 31st, 2025. Please be advised that Mrs. Marilyn Gardiner-Usher has been appointed as the FIU’s new Director with effect from August 4th, 2025.
