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On Saturday, July 1st, the United States (U.S.) Embassy in Belize held celebrations commemorating the anniversary of the Independence of the United States of America in San Pedro Town. The annual celebration, officially observed on July 4th, was hosted at Mahogany Bay Resort and Beach Club south of San Pedro. Ambassador Michelle Kwan presided over the event, welcoming guests and dignitaries from across the country.

The Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management officially launched the project entitled Integrated Management of Production Landscapes to Deliver Multiple Global Environmental Benefits on June 26. The project is being implemented with financial support from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Prime Minister Hon. John Briceño has nominated Mr. Anthony Sylvestre to be appointed as Belize’s new Attorney General. Mr. Sylvestre will assume his new post on July 1, 2023.

The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Hon. John Briceño, met on 28th June 2023. ● Cabinet received an update from the Minister of Agriculture on...

Scientists and leaders from across Belize are meeting at the Water Quality and Marine Pollution Workshop on 27th June 2023 at Radisson Fort George Hotel in Belize City, to share their ideas and develop next steps to tackle ocean pollution and support a healthy marine environment. At the event, hosted by the Department of the Environment (DOE), experts will be sharing current monitoring practices, scientific knowledge, and identifying opportunities to collaborate and coordinate Belize’s national response to river and marine pollutants. Among the attendees are key stakeholders from the Government of Belize, managers of Marine Protected Areas, and scientists from water quality monitoring laboratories.

On June 27, 2023, mayors and key administrative staff from town and city councils across Belize, including the chairperson of the Caye Caulker Village Council, participated in a one-day consultation session with the Department of Local Government, on a proposed initiative to expand the establishment of Municipal (Magistrate) Courts.

Belize hosted the LVIII Ordinary Meeting of El Consejo de Ministros de Salud de Centroamérica (COMISCA) in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, as the country wraps up its Pro Tempore Presidency of COMISCA.

The initiative aims to expand investments and enhance solutions to support the countries of this sub-region in the transformation of agriculture to adapt to climate change and improve food security.