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Health
Government of Belize Launches the Belize Health Sector Strategic Plan (BHSSP) 2025-2034
The Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) announces the official launch of the Belize Health Sector Strategic Plan (BHSSP) 2025-2034, a transformative roadmap designed to strengthen Belize’s health system and advance Universal Health for all Belizeans.
Government
UNDP Belize and the European Union Support Belize’s Magistrate Court with ICT Equipment to Enhance Case Management and Address Backlog
As part of the ongoing efforts to enhance case management and address the backlog of cases, Belize’s magistrate court received vital Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment. This initiative is part of the PACE Justice Project, funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The project aims to improve the efficiency of criminal justice administration and strengthen the institutional capacities of police forces, prosecutors, lawyers, courts, and prisons in the Caribbean, including Belize to effectively and efficiently manage criminal cases.
Government
UNDP and European Union Equip Police Prosecutors with Laptops and vLex Online Library to Enhance Case Efficiency
Under the PACE Justice Project, funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Belize Country Office, nine laptops were procured for police prosecutors, providing them with the necessary digital tools to facilitate case management, research, and communication.
Government
Launch of the E-Bus Service and Charging Depot of the E-Mobility Pilot Project
July 19, 2024 marks a significant milestone for the residents of Belize City as the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Ministry of Public Utilities, Energy, Logistics, and E-Governance (MPUELE), the Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Transport through the Department of Transport (DoT), and the Belize City Council (BCC) with funding support from the European Union (EU), launched the e-bus service and charging depot of the E-Mobility Pilot Project.
Business & Economy
Navigating Compliance Standards: Strategies for Caribbean Nations in Response to FATF and EU Designations Webinar concludes with key highlights and takeaways.
The Financial Services Commission (FSC) of Belize successfully concluded an insightful webinar under the heading Navigating Compliance Standards: Strategies for Caribbean Nations in Response to FATF and EU Designations focused on the challenges and implications of combating money laundering and Terrorist Financing (AML/CFT) in the Caribbean, particularly in the context of the designation by the EU and the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) of several countries in the region as high-risk jurisdictions.
Government
Belize continues to seek a Schengen Visa waiver
The Government of Belize has been advocating for Belizeans to be able to travel to the European Union (EU) without the need to apply for a Schengen Visa. The discussions continue as the matter has become a priority for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade. Belizeans needing to travel to the EU are required to conduct their visa process in Mexico City, Mexico, as there are no European embassies in Belize.
Government
Belize removed from EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes
The European Union (EU) has removed Belize from the list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes, providing relief to the country’s financial services. This decision was made on Tuesday, February 20th, after the Belizean government made significant efforts towards compliance with the EU. The announcement also brought good news for other countries such as The Bahamas, Turks and Caicos Islands, and the Seychelles, which were also removed from the blacklist.
Government
The first electric bus arrives at the Belize Western Border
Through the Electric Mobility Pilot Project, the first electric bus arrived at the Belize Western Border. Funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Belize City Council (BCC), the Ministry of Public Utilities, Energy, Logistics, and E-Governance (MPUELE) and the Department of Transport (DoT), this is the first of five buses, with the second bus arriving later this week, that will be the foundation to support e-mobility expansion in the country.
