Government

The Government of Belize has announced a landmark acquisition of three major hydroelectric plants and a significant stake in Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) from the Canadian company Fortis Inc. The official announcement came on October 16th, with the government swiftly tabling a bill in the House of Representatives seeking parliamentary approval for the purchase. The three hydro plants—Mollejon, Chalillo, and Vaca—are situated along the Macal River and collectively provide over a third of Belize’s electricity.

After months of speculation, the Government of Belize revealed on Friday, October 17th, that it is on the verge of finalizing a migration agreement with the United States of America (USA). Under this deal, dubbed a Safe Third Country Agreement, Belize would allow asylum seekers in the USA to be transferred to the country while their cases are being processed. The government emphasized that this would occur only under strict conditions.

At its meeting on October 14th, 2025, Cabinet endorsed the Government’s agreement with Fortis Inc. for the purchase of its hydroelectric assets and 33.3% stake in Belize Electricity Limited (BEL), with a Bill to be tabled in Parliament for approval. Cabinet also approved several national initiatives, including funding to electrify schools in rural Orange Walk, rehabilitation of the Belize City and Belmopan bus terminals, and reduced import duties on electric and hybrid vehicles to promote a green transition. Additional approvals included support for Belize’s upcoming WTO Trade Policy Review, accession to key WIPO treaties, amendments to the Motor Vehicle and Road Traffic Act, and the procurement of new solar and natural gas energy projects.

The Belize Government Lotteries Limited (BGLL) has reported strong performance since the government assumed management of Boledo and the national lottery two years ago. The agency projects total sales of over $200 million, with revenues primarily directed toward free healthcare and education. As BGLL continues to expand, its management plans to further modernize the system through technology and innovation.

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The Belize Cabinet has approved the introduction of a landmark Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) Bill aimed at establishing a national DNA database to strengthen criminal investigations and prosecutions across the country. The approval was granted during a Cabinet meeting in Belmopan on October 1, 2025, as part of the government’s continued efforts to modernize the justice system.

Dr. Leroy Almendarez, Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of Public Utilities, Energy and Logistics, and Dr. Marsha Price, Postmaster General of the Belize Postal Services, are representing Belize at the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU)/ICT Week 2025, which is being held from September 29 – October 3, 2025, in Kingston, Jamaica.

Prime Minister Honourable John Briceño addressed the 80th General Assembly of the United Nations (UN), raising issues from climate change to Guatemala’s aggression at the Sarstoon River. His remarks were widely praised in Belize but drew a response from Guatemalan authorities, who said his comments on the Sarstoon were unnecessary since the incident had been quickly addressed and the territorial, insular, and maritime claim had already been submitted to the International Court of Justice (ICJ).