Belize

Coconut industry in Belize is set to be transformed with a new path charted by the National Task Force under the OCOP initiative, aiming to boost exports, sustainability, and innovation through a roadmap of activities and development strategy

Archaeologists have discovered the first known Maya tattoo tools in a Belize cave, which have provided direct evidence that tattooing has been practiced ceremonially during the Classic Maya period as a form of cultural, social, and religious expression

A digital firearms management system has been donated by the US to Belize to enhance gun tracking and combat illicit arms trafficking, strengthening national security and law enforcement oversight

Women’s Month was celebrated with the “She Leads – We Celebrate” event, where the Belize Tourism Board has honored women leaders in tourism and highlighted their achievements and challenges in rural and family-centered settings

The OAS will lead an Electoral Observation Mission in Belize for the March 12 elections, with 12 observers from 7 countries assessing electoral organization, technology, and financing, and presenting a preliminary report post-election

Belize ranked as the second most affected country by extreme weather in the 2025 Climate Risk Index, with Hurricane Lisa causing US$104M in damages, widespread flooding, and severe economic losses, highlighting the urgent need for global climate action

Belize has joined South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, adding to growing international legal pressure over Israel’s actions in Gaza, as global concerns mount over the humanitarian crisis

The image of Queen Elizabeth’s on Belize banknotes will be replaced with that of national heroes George Cadle Price and Philip Goldson starting in June, marking a step toward decolonization and celebrating the country’s independence and heritage

The Commissioner of Police announced the 2025 rollout of the national project to build new police stations, renovate existing ones, and improve officer morale, welfare, and service quality nationwide

For the 7th consecutive year, the Fortis Belize Holiday Hamper Drive delivered food, household items, and toys to hundreds of families in need in San Ignacio and Santa Elena, showing community support during the Christmas season