America Belize 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
America Belize Researchers have discovered that the pre-Columbian Casarabe society in Bolivia developed an advanced water system that enabled year-round maize cultivation, challenging previous theories and offering insights into sustainable agriculture in the Amazon
America Belize 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
America Belize The Mexican Maya Train could expand into Belize, that proposed a two-phase extension to connect with Guatemala as well and enhance tourism, trade, and regional ties
America Belize 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
America Belize 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
America Belize The Belize Marine Rescue & Educational Center was inaugurated, a cutting-edge facility dedicated to rescuing endangered marine life, including manatees, and promoting wildlife conservation, education, and community engagement
America Belize Belize has launched a new digital customs and immigration declaration system for travelers, allowing users to submit details online ahead of time, starting with a three-month pilot at Philip Goldson International Airport
America Belize The Belize Senate unanimously approved an amendment to the Marriage Act raising the legal marriage age to 18, eliminating parental consent for minors, in a move hailed as a transformative human rights milestone to combat child marriage
America Belize Tropical Storm Sara caused severe flooding in western Belize, inundating several communities and damaging infrastructure; prime Minister John Briceno pledged aid for affected residents and measures to prevent future flooding
America Belize A new website has been launched to improve public access to court information, judgments, and updates; the Senior Courts of Belize announced it as part of ongoing judicial modernization efforts
America Belize The North American Taiwanese Medical Association NATMA, conducted a five-day medical mission in Belize, treating nearly 1.800 patients and performing 56 surgeries to support underprivileged communities
America Belize This year’s Strategic Alliances International Partners Conference has begun; under the theme “Unlocking Climate Finance and Disaster Risk Financing for Sustainable Development" it also pursues a stronger collaboration with international partners