America Belize Cabinet has discussed cannabis legalization but chosen not to take a position, leaving the decision to residents through an upcoming local referendum
America Belize The first case of New World screwworm in humans has been confirmed in Belize; though rare, it is a possible consequence of the spreading of screwworm infections affecting cattle since November 2024
America Belize A cashless e-bus ridership card has been launched in Belize City as part of an EU- and UNDP-backed pilot project to modernize public transport and improve payment efficiency through Digi Wallet integration
America Belize A new banknote series has been unveiled: with enhanced security features and culturally updated designs, it maintains the fixed exchange rate and encourages a smooth transition through local financial institutions
America Belize Archaeologists in Belize have unearthed the 1.700-year-old tomb of Maya ruler Te K’ab Cha, marking the first such discovery at the site and revealing rich artifacts that have shed new light on early Maya dynastic history and regional connections
America Belize In collaboration with the United States, Belize has enhanced its border security by training forces to use advanced aircraft and tactics to detect and disrupt cartel operations, including night missions and remote airdrops
America Belize At the 113th International Labour Conference, Belize has highlighted its labour progress reporting record-low unemployment, a higher minimum wage, and new social justice initiatives under its Decent Work Country Programme
America 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
America Belize 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
America Belize 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
America Belize Scientists studying sediment from Belize's Great Blue Hole have found that hurricanes have been increasing over the past 5,700 years, and climate change could cause a record-breaking surge in storms this century
America Belize 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
America Belize 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