Government
Belize Supports Taiwan’s Participation at the 76th World Health Assembly
The Government of Belize and the Ministry of Health & Wellness support the participation of the Republic of China (Taiwan) at the 76th World Health Assembly as an observer.
Government
Inauguration of new Laboratory Spaces for Histopathology and Toxicology at the National Forensic Science Service
On January 26, 2023, the European Union together with the Ministry of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries officially inaugurated the new Laboratory Spaces for Histopathology and Toxicology at the Belize National Forensic Science Service (NFSS) and handed over state of the art scientific and medical equipment that will greatly enhance the NFSS capacity moving forward.
Government
Local Government Resumes Municipal Boundaries Re-Delineation Exercise
Following Cabinet's decision in July 2021, the Department of Local Government resumed activities to complete the Municipal Boundaries Re-Delineation Exercise that began in 2012.
Government
Ministry of Agriculture Hosts National Vegetable Stakeholders Meeting
On January 26, 2023, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise held its annual National Vegetable Stakeholders Meeting with vegetable producers from the various productive areas around the country at the National Agriculture and Trade Showgrounds in Belmopan.
Government
Joint United Nations Development Program – Government of Belize Equipment Handing Over Ceremony
On January 24th, 2023, the Ministry of Public Utilities, Energy, Logistics, and E-Governance, through the E-Governance and Digitalization Unit, alongside the Attorney General’s Ministry through the Vital Statistics Unit, were both recipients of ICT equipment in support of the Digital Inclusion Grant Programme and the Strengthening Civil Registry Grant Project respectively courtesy of the UNDP.
Government
PCC Meets to Discuss 2022-2024 Strategic Plan
The People’s Constitution Commission (PCC) met in Belmopan on January 18, 2023, to review and discuss a draft strategic plan developed by the Secretariat to guide the work of the commission for the ensuing 15 months.
Environment
GCF Approves Grant to Enhance Climate Risk Management in the Upper Regions of the Belize River Watershed
The Ministry of Economic Development (MED), Belize’s National Designated Authority (NDA) to the Green Climate Fund (GCF), and the Climate Finance Unit (CFU), are proud to announce that the GCF has approved a Project Preparation Facility (PPF) application for a project titled, “Integrated Flood Management in the Upper Regions of the Belize River Watershed.”
Government
Donation of Satellite Equipment and Tracking Monitoring System to the Belize Fisheries Department
On January 19, 2023, the Belize Fisheries Department received the donation of 61 vessel monitoring system devices, by the Central American Integration System through the Fisheries and Aquaculture Organization of the Central American Isthmus (OSPESCA). The equipment was acquired through a project entitled “Integration of the Value Chain in Fisheries and Aquaculture” with financial support from the Republic of China (Taiwan). The three beneficiary countries in this project included Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras.