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Training for Evidence-Based Goal Setting in Industrial Policy
The Office of the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Investment through the Investment Policy and Compliance Unit (IPCU), and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) held the “Evidence-Based Goal Setting in Industrial Policy” training in Belmopan.
Business & Economy
Prime Minister’s Office Launches Digital Skills Training Program
On October 29, 2025, the Office of the Prime Minister announced the opening of applications for a new national digital skills training initiative. The program will equip Belizeans with advanced competencies for the global digital services sector, including cloud engineering, cybersecurity, data analytics, artificial intelligence, web development, IT support and CRM, digital marketing, and agile project management.
Business & Economy
MSME Tax Amnesty Roadshow brings one-stop services to San Pedro
On Tuesday, November 4th, the MSME Tax Amnesty Programme One-Stop Clinic was held at the SunBreeze Hotel Conference Room in San Pedro from 8AM to 3 PM. The Programme is organized by the Office of the Prime Minister, in partnership with BELTRAIDE, the Belize Companies and Corporate Affairs Registry (BCCAR), the Belize Tax Service (BTS), the Ministry of Rural Transformation, and other partner agencies. The event allowed micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to formalize their business status, resolve outstanding tax issues, and access special relief under the programme.
Business & Economy
MSME Tax Amnesty Programme Extended United December 31, 2025
The Government of Belize, through the Office of the Prime Minister, in partnership with BELTRAIDE, the Investment Policy and Compliance Unit (IPCU), the Belize Tax Service (BTS), the Belize Companies & Corporate Affairs Registry (BCCAR), the Economic Development Council (EDC), the Ministry of Local Government and City/Town Councils, is pleased to announce the extension of the MSME Tax Amnesty Programme until December 31, 2025.
Business & Economy
MSMEs Gain Relief Under Belize’s New Tax Amnesty
The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) officially launched the Fiscal Incentive MSME Business Tax Amnesty Program on September 19th in Belmopan. The initiative, supported by the Ministry of Investment’s Investment Policy and Compliance Unit (IPCU), the Belize Tax Service (BTS), BELTRAIDE, and the Economic Development Council (EDC), is designed to help micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) formalize their operations with the BTS.
Business & Economy
Belize Investment Summit 2025 Yields Billions in Investment Commitments
First held in November 2021, the Belize Investment Summit was created to attract and promote investment for economic development in Belize. The summit is a high-profile event led by the Office of the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Finance, Investment, and Economic Development. Organised every two years, the 2025 edition, held from September 3 to 5, was themed Bridging Markets, Building Resilience. It concluded as a resounding success, attracting over 600 prominent international investors, business leaders, government officials, and local entrepreneurs. Preliminary estimates indicate investment commitments exceeding BZ$1.5 billion across various sectors.
Business & Economy
“Buy Belizean” Campaign launched to promote Local Economic Growth
The Government of Belize, through the Office of the Prime Minister and the Belize Trade and Investment Development Service (BELTRAIDE), recently launched a national initiative aimed at boosting local economic activity and supporting Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The "Buy Belizean" campaign and its innovative Loyalty Program Passport were soft-launched on Friday, May 30th, during the National Agriculture and Trade Show (NATS) in Belmopan.
Government
Statement on NEMO Preparedness for Hurricane Beryl and Reports of Price Gouging
The Office of the Prime Minister, through the National Emergency Management Organization and all other relevant entities, remains vigilant and prepared as regards Hurricane Beryl, a potential threat to Belize in the week ahead.