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Community and Society
Pre-bid session held with contractors for San Mateo pedestrian bridge
For several months, stakeholders have discussed a project to deliver essential services to the San Mateo subdivision. The plan, which includes multiple infrastructure upgrades, has received the green light following consultations with the San Pedro Town Council and the central government’s procurement team. Among the scheduled works is the construction of a pedestrian bridge linking San Mateo and the Boca del Rio subdivision. On Thursday, September 26th, a pre-bid meeting was held in San Pedro Town with prospective contractors, during which the procurement team outlined the application process.
Government
IDB Supports Belize in Expanding Labor Force Participation and Employability
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is supporting Belize’s efforts to increase labor force participation and improve employability through a financing package of US$8 million.
Business & Economy
Belize Tax Service Faces Pushback Amid Shift to Semi-Autonomous Revenue Authority
The Belize Tax Service Department (BTSD) is undergoing a major transition to become a Semi-Autonomous Revenue Authority (SARA), a change formally approved by the Cabinet in October 2022 and now underway. The reform is part of Belize’s broader tax modernization strategy, which aims to strengthen tax administration, improve service delivery, and support long-term economic development.
Community and Society
San Pedro Advances Roadwork Amid Challenges to Boost Infrastructure
The San Pedro Town Council continues its roadwork project, with the most recent upgrades taking place in the DFC area. Work is ongoing on Pearl Street, behind La Dispensa del Hogar store, leading to Jimbo’s Apartments, as well as two nearby streets close to Kelly Store. The next phase of the project will move into the Eiley Subdivision.
Government
GOB Prepares BPO Sector for Critical Transition
The Ministry of Investment, through its Investment Policy and Compliance Unit (IPCU), has been closely monitoring information from the United States of America regarding the proposed Keep Call Centres in America Act legislation currently under consideration.
Over the past several years, the Ministry of Investment in the Office of the Prime Minister has stimulated the growth of Belize’s BPO industry through innovative policy directives and legislative amendments.
Community and Society
Major Infrastructure Upgrades Coming to San Mateo
On July 30th, the San Pedro Town Council marked a pivotal step in the San Mateo Community Improvement Project by hosting a visit from the technical team leading the initiative. The meeting outlined the project’s phases and featured the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding by Mayor Wally Nuñez, formally launching the project’s implementation.
Government
GOB and the IDB Host Workshop on Advancing Public-Private Partnerships in Belize
The Government of Belize, in collaboration with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), launched a two-day workshop titled “From PPP Policy to PPP Program: Identifying, Prioritizing, and Executing Public-Private Partnerships in Belize.” The event brings together key public officials, technical experts, and international consultants to strengthen the country’s capacity to develop and implement sustainable infrastructure through Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs).
Government
Minister Thea Garcia Ramirez Represents Belize at High-Level IDB Regional Dialogue on Violence Against Women in Mexico City
Hon. Thea Garcia-Ramirez, Minister of Human Development, Families and Gender Affairs, represented Belize on the international stage during a high-level panel hosted by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) on June 3, 2025, in Mexico City. The virtual dialogue, titled “Challenges in Addressing Violence Against Women in Latin America and the Caribbean,” brought together regional leaders to address the persistent and growing crisis of gender-based violence.
