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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Belize Fisheries Department has officially reminded the public of regulations for the Queen Conch season, which runs until June 2025; the restrictions include a ban on harvesting or possessing conch

PM John Briceño, while attending the UN Summit for the Future in New York, met with World Wildlife Fund CEO Carter Roberts to discuss raising funds for Belize's environmental initiatives, focusing on protecting the country’s marine and coastal resources