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Memorandum of Understanding
Government
PACT and the BTB unite forces to boost Sustainable Tourism in Protected Areas in Belize
The Protected Areas Conservation Trust (PACT) and the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) are pleased to announce the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at jointly financing the enhancement of tourism products and services within Belize’s protected areas.
Government
Belize and the United Kingdom sign MOU on the Ocean Country Partnership Programme
The Governments of Belize and the United Kingdom signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the Ocean Country Partnership Programme at a ceremony held at the British High Commissioner’s Residence on March 29.
Government
Peace Corps Belize signs MOU with Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Transport
On February 21st, 2023, Peace Corps/Belize and the Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Transport signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on a national priority area of youth development in Belize. Peace Corps Volunteers will work alongside Belizean counterparts to implement the project activities. The goal of the project is to help Belizean youth lead healthy and empowered lives to realize their full potential into adulthood. The project activities will focus on physical education and sports development through the National Primary School Sports Program of the National Sports Council.
Business & Economy
Unified Real Estate Association Gives Members Stronger Voice
The Association of Real Estate Brokers of Belize (AREBB) and the Belize National Association of Real Estate (BNAR) are now one entity: the Belize Real Estate Association (BREA). It is expected that after a successful transition into one formal and democratic entity, both associations will be fully merged within a period of six months.
Community and Society
BTB and the Hol Chan Marine Reserve sign Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen enforcement of tourism operations within the reserve
The Belize Tourism Board, Hol Chan Marine Reserve, and the Tourism Police Unit have signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding aimed at improving the tourism enforcement activities at the marine reserve. The MOU officiates the existing working relationship between the three agencies that have seen the execution of numerous enforcement and monitoring activities within the HCMR.
Conservation
BTB and APAMO sign MOU for greater cooperation in the sustainable development of protected areas
The MOU was signed at the BTB headquarters in Belize City on Wednesday, February 2nd by the Hon. Anthony Mahler, Minister of Tourism & Diaspora Relations and Mr. Jose Perez, Executive Director of APAMO. As part of the MOU, the BTB will develop a pilot project alongside APAMO to further develop areas of Sustainable Certification/Accreditation and growth.
Environment
Prime Minister Briceño signs MOU with WWF and TNC strengthening the Blue Bonds initiative
On Tuesday, November 2nd, Prime Minister Honourable John Briceño signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to create a Project Finance initiative for Permanence (PFP) by 2025. This project, considered the first of its kind, is part of the Blue Bonds initiative to further protect and promote sustainable management of Belize’s coastal-marine ecosystems. The historic MOU was signed in Glasgow, Scotland, UK, during the ongoing 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) climate change summit.
Community and Society
UNHCR and Department of Youth Services Sign Agreement to Support Refugee, local Youth in Belize
On July 23rd 2021, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency and the Department of Youth Services signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly support refugee and Belizean youth. Both entities will coordinate and collaborate on actions to support the protection and inclusion of young men and women affected by forced displacement.
