Government
United Nations System and Caribbean Governments Affirm Development Partnership under New Multi-Country Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework
Caribbean governments and the United Nations set the stage for a strengthened development partnership with the presentation of the United Nations Multi-Country Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (MSDCF) 2027-2031 for the English and Dutch-speaking Caribbean. The Framework was presented during the 2026 Annual Coordination Meeting of the United Nations MSDCF for the Caribbean, convened on 16 June 2026. Over the next five years, the new MSDCF will guide coordinated UN support to national and regional priorities, helping to accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals and deliver meaningful results for people and communities across the region.
Government
MCC grant to support second submarine power cable for Ambergris Caye
A US$40 million grant has been approved through the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) to significantly strengthen electricity generation and distribution in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye. Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) welcomed the funding, which will assist the company with its project to install a second submarine power cable connecting the island to the national grid. BEL noted that San Pedro’s electricity demand continues to rise as the country’s premier tourism destination expands.
Government
Belize on the Path to Update its Protected Areas Plan with IOM and EU Support
The National Biodiversity Office (NBIO), under the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Solid Waste Management, has begun updating the National Protected Areas Policy and System Plan (NPAPSP), with technical support from IOM and funding from the European Union (EU), under an EU-IOM Integrated Border Management (IBM) initiative.
Government
Select Senior Justices of the Peace Undergo Specialized Training to Strengthen Protection for Victims of Domestic Violence
The Attorney General's Ministry, in collaboration with the Belize Judiciary, the Family Court, and the Ministry of Human Development, Family Support and Gender Affairs, officially commenced a two-day training programme for Select Senior Justices of the Peace at ITVET in Belize City.
Education
$47 Million Loan Approved for Early Childhood and Women’s Empowerment
On June 5th, the House of Representatives approved a US$23.5 million (BZ$47 million) loan from the International Development Association to fund Belize’s Early Childhood Development and Female Empowerment Project. Members of the House voted in favor of the loan during a session in Belmopan, endorsing a program to expand access to quality early childhood education and create greater economic opportunities for women across Belize, including in communities such as San Pedro.
Business & Economy
Belize Assumes CDB Leadership Role and Lands Major Climate Investment
On June 5th, Belize officially assumed the Chairmanship of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) Board of Governors and secured $20.2 million in climate resilience funding. The handover took place during the closing ceremony of the 56th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors in Nassau, Bahamas. Dr. Osmond Martinez, Minister of State for Economic Transformation and Belize’s Alternate Governor to the CDB, accepted the Chairmanship on behalf of Prime Minister John Briceño.
Government
Government of Belize Showcases Strategic Investment Opportunities in Belize at IX AMERIC Business Summit 2026
The Office of the Prime Minister and Ministry of Investment, through the Investment Policy and Compliance Unit (IPCU) and BELTRAIDE, participated in the IX AMERIC Business Summit 2026, held from June 4–7, 2026, under the theme “De la Frontera al Futuro: Chetumal, Quintana Roo como Plataforma Estratégica para Nuevos Mercados,” at the Dreams Sapphire Resort & Spa in Puerto Morelos, Quintana Roo, Mexico.
Government
Belize and Mexico Deliver 1,700 Tons of Humanitarian Aid to Cuba
On Sunday, June 7th, the cargo ship Asian Katra docked at Havana's port carrying 1,700 tons of food and humanitarian supplies jointly sent by Belize and Mexico. The vessel arrived as Cuba faces severe economic and energy hardships, with Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel confirming that the aid came from both countries to provide much-needed assistance.