October 8, 2024 The Permanent Representative of Belize to the Organization of American States (OAS), Lynn Raymond Young, today assumed the Chair of the Permanent Council, a position that he…
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U.S. And Belize Sign $125 Million Agreement
September 27, 2024 The United States and Belize have signed a transformative $125 million Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact aimed at promoting sustainable economic growth and strengthening democratic institutions in…
Belize has steadily advanced its national goals
September 24, 2024 As Belize marks its 43rd Anniversary of Independence on 21 September, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has lauded the country for steadily advancing its national goals and laying…
Philip Goldson Highway and Remate Bypass Upgrades Improve Lives and Safety in Belize
June 14, 2024 The transformative power of a safe and reliable road network for travel and commerce is evident with the completion of upgrades to the Philip Goldson Highway and…
Three more Caribbean countries eliminate mother-to-child HIV transmission
May 10, 2024 In 2015, Cuba made history by becoming the first country in the world to achieve the dual elimination of HIV and syphilis. THREE MORE countries in the…
Category 1 Hurricane Lisa hits Belize now on to Mexico
By: Staff Writer November 4, 2022 The tropical Atlantic remains unusually busy for November, with forecasters monitoring multiple systems at a time when activity is usually tamping down. Hurricane Lisa…
Belize changes gear on 16% GDP COVID loss!
By: Staff Writer October 4, 2022 A top Belizean government official said that the country loses 4 percent annually from extreme weather events to add to the COVID-19 GDP loss…
CDB Provides USD6M Financing for Belize Student Loan Scheme
October 4, 2022 The Government of Belize (GOBZ) has received a USD6 million loan from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), for its Student Loan Scheme which will assist close to…
What’s a shark ordinarily associated with the Arctic doing around a Caribbean coral reef?
July 29, 2022 A half-blind shark that is typically thought to live in freezing Arctic waters, scavenge on polar bear carcasses and survive for hundreds of years, recently turned up…
Opening Statement: Hon. John Briceño, Prime Minister of Belize
March 1, 2022 Thirty-third Intersessional Meeting of CARICOM Heads of Government. 1 March 2021, San Pedro Ambergris Caye, Belize Distinguished Heads of Government, Secretary-General of CARICOM, Ministers, Heads of Regional…
CARICOM Secretary-General extends condolences on the passing of former Belize Prime Minister Manuel Esquivel
February 15, 2022 CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett has expressed profound sorrow at the passing of former Belize Prime Minister Sir Manuel Esquivel. Dr Barnett sent a message of condolence…
Two Central American countries top IDB “Superheroes” list
October 1, 2021 The IDB Group announced the four winners of the Superheroes of Development 2021 Initiative’s fourth edition, which recognizes creative and innovative solutions during the execution of IDB…