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European Union
Government
IDB and EU Partner to Boost Trade and Investment Facilitation Program in Belize
The European Union (EU) is providing a €2 million grant to support the Trade and Investment Facilitation Program in Belize, financed by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).
Government
Belize and the European Union Holds Partnership Dialogue
Belize and the European Union held their Partnership Dialogue in Belmopan, Belize on 19th May 2025. The discussions were held in a constructive atmosphere, addressing the multifaceted relationship between Belize and the EU. Both parties are aligned on many critical global issues and are committed to respecting the international legal order and promoting multilateralism. They reiterated their commitment to further strengthen their partnership, grounded in shared values and interests.
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.
