Belize

The government started collaborating with scientists and fisheries to develop a plan for the sustainable management of national fishing practices

All frontline workers must get vaccinated or present a Covid-19 test every two weeks in order to keep working; if not, they will be dismissed from their jobs

Peaceful protests have been taking place to demand justice for a 14-year-old killed by a police officer one month ago on July 14th; protesters request a more severe sentence for the officer and a better judicial system overall

A donation of US$10 million from the Caribbean Development Bank (CBD) will finance the Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF) aimed at reducing overall poverty in the country

Lime, coconut and soursop are the highest priorities for local agriculture; the Secretary of Agriculture of Mexico has offered to help the country develop these crops

A new regulation has been introduced to protect shark populations: environmentalists say this decision could establish a protected area for sharks in a 1,500 square mile area

The city of San Pedro has been awarded silver status as a UNICEF Child Friendly Community, the first municipality in the country to achieve this level

Patrick Faber will become the first party leader in history to be recalled with a petition signed by 290 delegates

The Government announced a partnership with Le Wagon, a world-leading coding school, to launch a data analysis training bootcamp for Belizean youths

The Belize National Teachers Union decided to continue their strike to express discontent on the cost-saving measures to reduce public spending, particularly the 10 percent reduction to their salaries and three-year increment freeze

The BTB Belize Tourism Board has encouraged stakeholders who have not registered for its Gold Standard Certification Program to aid in the industry’s overall recovery

Irene Thiessen won the "We’re Back" 5 km race held in Belmopan this weekend, first sport event after one year lockdown

After months without in-class sessions, several pre-schools in San Pedro Town are now open