Business & Economy
Belize to Lead Regional MSME Agenda as New Pro Tempore President of CENPROMYPE-SICA
Belize has assumed a key regional leadership role in shaping the future of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by officially taking over the Pro Tempore Presidency of the Regional Center for the Promotion of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (CENPROMYPE) of the Central American Integration System (SICA).
Government
Belize Strengthens Child Protection with technical working session to formalize National Steering Committee
The Government of Belize, in partnership with UNICEF and key national stakeholders, convened child protection actors to prepare for the joining of the Child Protection and Child Justice Steering Committee (CPSC). This is a major step toward strengthening coordinated action to protect children from violence, abuse, and neglect.
Government
Belize Concludes 2026 CARICOM Disaster Relief Unit Training Programme
Belize concluded the 2026 CARICOM Disaster Relief Unit (CDRU) National Training Programme with a closing and certification ceremony recognizing more than forty emergency response personnel who completed the intensive week-long training.
Community and Society
Area Representative Andre Perez Clarifies Allegations Over Pantry Program
Area Representative for Belize Rural South, Honorable Andre Perez, has responded to allegations of nepotism after a grocery store owned by one of his relatives was identified as a participant in his constituency's pantry assistance program. Social media posts alleged that Perez's office was favoring the business by directing food voucher recipients to redeem their coupons there. Perez dismissed the claims as politically motivated, stating that the pantry program operates through several grocery stores and is intended to assist families in need with basic food items.
Government
Government Seeks $73 Million BEL Share Purchase Amid Opposition Concerns
On June 17th, the Government of Belize tabled the proposed Belize Electricity Investments Bill during a meeting of the House of Representatives. The bill would authorize the government to purchase just over 8.1 million shares in Belize Electricity Limited (BEL), a transaction valued at approximately $73 million.
Government
San Pedro Hosts Public Service Information Day
The annual Belize Public Service Information Day was held on June 19th in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye. The event took place at Central Park and featured various government departments and public officers based in San Pedro. Informational booths were set up to share valuable services and resources with the many island residents who stopped by.
Government
Belize Hosts 14th National Climate Outlook Forum to Strengthen Climate Resilience and Preparedness
The National Meteorological Service of Belize (NMS), in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Service and Disaster Risk Management and development partners, officially opened the 14th Annual National Climate Outlook Forum (NCOF) on Friday, June 19, 2026, under the theme, “Strengthening Disaster Risk Management and Resilience through Climate Services in the Context of El Niño and Climate Extremes.”
Government
Belize and Mexico Meet on Economic Cooperation to Strengthen Ties
High-level delegations representing the Government of Belize, the Mexican Federal Government, and the State of Quintana Roo met on June 19, 2026, at the Princess Las Vegas Conference Room at the Santa Elena border to advance the ongoing regional cooperation and strategic partnership between Belize and Mexico. The meeting focused on planning several initiatives for investment promotion, trade, and other economic development initiatives through the creation of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of Belize and the Mexican State of Quintana Roo.