Government
Magistracy of Belize Launches First Official Website to Expand Public Access to Justice
The Magistrate’s Court of Belize has officially launched its first-ever website, www.magistracy.gov.bz, a milestone made possible through the partnership between the Magistracy and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), with funding from the European Union (EU) through the PACE Justice Project with an investment of BZD$73,680.00.
Government
Safe Third Country Agreement brings more asylum seekers to Belize
Belize has received a total of eight asylum seekers under its Safe Third Country Agreement with the United States. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, most are Haitian nationals, along with nationals from other Central American countries. On August 5th, the ministry indicated that the process was continuing but did not confirm whether additional asylum seekers were expected to arrive in the country.
Government
Blue Teddy Bear Campaign Expands Child Protection Efforts with Teacher Training Initiative
The Blue Teddy Bear Campaign entered Phase II of its national child protection initiative, expanding its focus to equip teachers, parents, and students with the knowledge and tools needed to create safer environments for children across Belize.
Business & Economy
Government Launches Digital Trade License System Nationwide
The Ministry of Rural Transformation, Community Development and Local Government launched a digital trade license system on July 31st, introducing a new online process designed to streamline applications across Belize's municipalities and rural authorities. The rollout featured the Trade License Management and Administration System (TRALMAS) and the Community Profile Information System (CPIS).
Government
First asylum seeker under U.S. agreement arrives in Belize
Belize has received its first asylum seeker under a bilateral agreement with the United States (U.S.). The Haitian national arrived in the country several weeks ago, marking the beginning of the safe third-country arrangement signed between the two countries in October 2025.
Government
GOB and UNICEF Launch Landmark Climate Landscape Analysis for Children and Vulnerable Populations
The Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Solid Waste Management, through its Sustainable Development Unit (SDU) and Climate Change Department (CCD), in partnership with UNICEF Belize, officially launched the Climate Landscape Analysis for Children Plus (CLAC+) Report on Friday, July 17, 2026, at Grand Resort Residences.
Government
Belize launches Child Protection and Child Justice Steering Committee
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Government
MSDCCSWM and SIB Strengthen Partnership to Improve National Development Data
The Sustainable Development Unit (SDU), under the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Solid Waste Management (MSDCCSWM), and the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) signed a four-year Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen the coordination, management, and dissemination of Belize's national development data. The agreement was signed during the National SDG and Statistical System Workshop at the Grand Resort Residences on July 16, 2026, by Ms. Milagro Matus, Chief Executive Officer of the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Solid Waste Management, and Ms. Diana Castillo, Director General of the Statistical Institute of Belize.