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Community and Society
Travelers to Pay New BZ$10 Security Fee at Municipal Airports
On Wednesday, August 5th, the Government of Belize, through its weekly Cabinet Brief, announced the introduction of a BZ$10 aviation security fee. The fee will apply to every departing passenger traveling through any municipal airport in Belize. It will take effect once the Minister responsible for the Civil Aviation Department, Prime Minister Hon. John Briceño, signs the required Statutory Instrument. As of press time, the Prime Minister had not commented on the announcement, and no date has been set for the signing of the Statutory Instrument.
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First asylum seeker under U.S. agreement arrives in Belize
Belize has received its first asylum seeker under a bilateral agreement with the United States (U.S.). The Haitian national arrived in the country several weeks ago, marking the beginning of the safe third-country arrangement signed between the two countries in October 2025.
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Several Caribbean Countries Granted Visa-Free Entry to Spain, but Belize Not Included
On July 14th, Spain announced a list of 60 countries whose citizens can enter the country without a visa. Among them are nine Caribbean nations. Belize, however, was not included. Belizeans traveling to Spain or other countries within the Schengen Area must still obtain a Schengen visa. They may be required to travel to Guatemala or Mexico to complete the application process.
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Belize Assumes Pro Tempore Presidency (PPT) of the Council of Social Integration (CIS)
The Government of Belize, through the Ministry of Human Development, Family Support and Gender Affairs (MHDFSGA), has officially assumed the Pro Tempore Presidency of the Council of Social Integration (CIS) of the Central American Integration System (SICA) for the July-December 2026 term, following the conclusion of the 83rd Ordinary Meeting of the Council held in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
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Revised MCC Agreement Includes Funding for Second Ambergris Caye Power Cable
On July 1st, the Government of Belize (GOB) formally signed modifications to its US$125 million compact with the United States Government's Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), directing additional funding toward the country's energy sector. The revised agreement is expected to benefit San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, which is awaiting the installation of a second submarine power cable. The grant will also continue to support major investments in education.
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Government of Belize Signs Modified MCC Compact to Strengthen Investments in Education and Energy
The Government of Belize formally signed modifications to the Belize Compact, a US$125 million grant agreement with the U.S. Government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), focused on investments in education and energy to support long-term economic growth in Belize. The compact is one of the largest grant investments in Belize’s history.
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Belize Strengthens Child Protection with technical working session to formalize National Steering Committee
The Government of Belize, in partnership with UNICEF and key national stakeholders, convened child protection actors to prepare for the joining of the Child Protection and Child Justice Steering Committee (CPSC). This is a major step toward strengthening coordinated action to protect children from violence, abuse, and neglect.
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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.