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Ministry of Public Utilities; Energy and Logistics
Government
National Energy Use Survey for Belize Energy Sector Planning
The Government of Belize and the Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) have jointly received grant funding from the Global Environment Facility via The World Bank to finance the project entitled “Energy Resilience for Climate Adaptation” (ERCAP), with co-financing by BEL.
Government
Belize Energy Unit Publishes 2020 Annual Energy Report and Releases Statistical Calendar for 2022
On December 21st, 2021, the Belize Energy Unit under the Ministry of Public Utilities, Energy & Logistics, officially published the 2020 Annual Energy Report. This publication presents an authoritative and official source of annual energy statistics for Belize and is vital for international reporting obligations, guiding policy, and informing investment decisions.
Government
The Opposition calls on the government to not raise taxes
The Opposition, the United Democratic Party (UDP), calls on the current administration to abstain from increasing taxes, particularly in areas like motor vehicles, road permits, and within all the villages in the country. According to the UDP, last week’s Cabinet briefing hinted at these possible implementations that will cause more damage than good to the Belizean people.
Government
Rural Communities Receive Access to Electricity
The Ministry of Public Utilities, Energy and Logistics signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management for a grant of US$50,000 from the United Nations Development Programme’s EnGenDER: “Enabling Gender-Responsive Disaster Recovery, Climate and Environmental Resilience in the Caribbean.”
Community and Society
Department of Transport Meets with Belize District Bus Operators
On June 21, 2021, the Department of Transport held a consultation with Haylock, Ramos, Serrano and Thomas bus companies, the four major bus shuttle operators servicing Ladyville, Los Lagos, and Lords Bank areas in the Belize District.
Government
New Chief Transport Officer Appointed
The Ministry of Public Utilities, Energy and Logistics is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Dian Vasquez as the new Chief Transport Officer in the Department of Transport. Ms. Vasquez holds a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science and master’s degrees from the Australian National University in Diplomacy and Environmental Management and Development. She has experience in policy planning, research, and management.
Community and Society
Ministry of Public Utilities, Energy and Logistics Conducts Field Trip to Electricity Projects in the Toledo District
From April 12 to 16, 2021, the Ministry of Public Utilities, Energy and Logistics led a field trip to meet with stakeholders in the Toledo District to plan for new electricity projects that will be implemented in partnership with international development partners.
Government
Ministry of Public Utilities, Energy and Logistics Launches Public Transportation Reform Project
The Ministry of Public Utilities, Energy and Logistics via a Technical Cooperation with the Inter- American Development Bank (IDB) and the Government of South Korea has commenced the Public Transport Reform Project (BL-T1115) with a focus on capacity building.
