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Government
Government Seeks $73 Million BEL Share Purchase Amid Opposition Concerns
On June 17th, the Government of Belize tabled the proposed Belize Electricity Investments Bill during a meeting of the House of Representatives. The bill would authorize the government to purchase just over 8.1 million shares in Belize Electricity Limited (BEL), a transaction valued at approximately $73 million.
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San Pedro Hosts Public Service Information Day
The annual Belize Public Service Information Day was held on June 19th in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye. The event took place at Central Park and featured various government departments and public officers based in San Pedro. Informational booths were set up to share valuable services and resources with the many island residents who stopped by.
Government
Belize and Mexico Meet on Economic Cooperation to Strengthen Ties
High-level delegations representing the Government of Belize, the Mexican Federal Government, and the State of Quintana Roo met on June 19, 2026, at the Princess Las Vegas Conference Room at the Santa Elena border to advance the ongoing regional cooperation and strategic partnership between Belize and Mexico. The meeting focused on planning several initiatives for investment promotion, trade, and other economic development initiatives through the creation of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of Belize and the Mexican State of Quintana Roo.
Government
Belize Participates in 8th Global Environment Facility Assembly
Belize is participating in the 8th Assembly of the Global Environment Facility (GEF), being held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from May 30 to June 6, 2026. Representing the Government of Belize are Mrs. Judene Tingling-Linares, GEF Operational Focal Point (Alt.) in the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Solid Waste Management, and Mr. Leroy Martinez, GEF Political Focal Point and Director of the Climate Finance Unit within the Ministry of Economic Transformation.
Government
Caribbean Countries Participate in Regional Knowledge Exchange to Advance Blue Carbon Markets
The Government of Belize, through the Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Conservation, in collaboration with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), convened the first regional knowledge exchange under the IDB-funded technical cooperation, “Supporting the Development of Blue Carbon Markets in the Caribbean,” bringing together representatives from Belize, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago on May 27–28, 2026.
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Belize Hosts LXV Meeting of OLACDE Council of Experts
he Government of Belize, through the Ministry of Public Utilities, Energy and Logistics, proudly hosted the LXV Meeting of the Council of Experts of the Latin American Energy Organization (OLACDE) on May 27–28, 2026, bringing together technical experts and energy representatives from across Latin America and the Caribbean.
Community and Society
Urban Planning Initiative Aims to Address Unregulated Development on Ambergris Caye
Area Representative for Belize Rural South, Honorable Andre Perez, said efforts are currently underway to establish an urban planning committee for San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye. The initiative aims to prevent irregular and uncontrolled construction projects on the island. To address these concerns, Perez said all relevant authorities will review the situation together and develop a collective plan as Ambergris Caye continues to grow.
Government
San Pedro General Hospital Faces Delays and Rising Construction Costs, but Construction Presses Ahead
Construction of the San Pedro/Caye Caulker General Hospital, south of San Pedro Town, continues amid reports of projected cost overruns. Area Representative Honorable Andre Perez addressed the matter on Wednesday, May 27th, during a site tour showcasing the progress of the anticipated medical facility. While Perez confirmed that additional costs are being discussed, he stated that the projected overrun is nowhere near the reported $15 million. Although he could not provide an exact figure, Perez assured island residents that the state-of-the-art hospital, expected to become the second-largest medical facility in Belize, will be completed with a tentative opening date set for early 2027.