Government
Environment and Development concerns discussed at High Level Ministerial Meeting
A series of events involving the Central American Commission for Environment and Development Council of Ministers is happening north of San Pedro Town at the Grand Caribe beach resort. The Government of Belize (GOB) is hosting the event as the President Pro Tempore under the Central American Integration System (SICA), with the Honourable Orlando Habet, Minister of Sustainable Development, Climate Change, and Disaster Risk Management, presiding over the meetings.
Government
National Meteorological Service of Belize Receives Weather Equipment
On February 7, 2023, the Government of Belize, through the Ministry of Blue Economy and Civil Aviation (MBECA), in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representative for Belize and Belize’s National Designated Authority to the Green Climate Fund (GCF), handed-over the National Meteorological Service of Belize (NMS) with weather equipment to monitor sea level and upgrade some functionalities of the ‘SURFACE’ Climate Database Management System (CDMS).
Government
Belize Hosts Council of Ministers Meeting of the Central American Commission for Environment and Development
Belize hosted the first Central American Commission for Environment and Development (CCAD) Council of Ministers Meeting as President Pro Tempore under the Central American Integration System (SICA). Honorable Orlando Habet, Minister of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management, presided over the proceedings at the Grand Caribe Hotel Resort in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye.
Government
Cuban President to visit Belize this weekend
Sunday, February 12th, for the first time, a Cuban President will visit Belize. His Excellency (H.E.) Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez will arrive in the country and attend a Special Sitting of the National Assembly, a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Honourable Dr. John Briceño. The program will also see the leaders signing two agreements.
Government
Pronouncements on Maya Land Rights
In light of recent public statements, the Government of Belize reaffirms its commitment to full compliance with the terms of the Consent Order of the Caribbean Court of Justice and to the implementation of a Maya Land Policy, which not only affords protection to the rights of the Maya people recognized by our courts but also addresses the concerns of other Belizeans which underpin the comments of Honourable Michael Espat. Finding an appropriate balance requires considerable deliberations both by expert consultants and the Cabinet sub-committee engaged in the process.
Government
Government of Belize, UNICEF and SIB Sign MOU for MICS7
On January 31, 2023, the Ministry of Economic Development, on behalf of the Government of Belize, the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB), and UNICEF signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU), commencing the seventh round of the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS).
Government
Cabinet briefing for 31st January 2023
The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Hon. John Briceño, met in regular session on 31st January 2023. ● After learning of some of the challenges...
Government
Caye Caulker Village Council meets with PM Briceño
The Chairlady of Caye Caulker, Seleny Villanueva-Pott, and her team met with Prime Minister Honourable Dr. John Briceño to discuss topics of concern and ideas for strategic development on La Isla Cariñosa.