America Belize Over 600 acres of farmland have been destroyed by wildfires in Southern Belize, displacing more than 200 families and causing losses exceeding US$3 million, with ongoing drought conditions exacerbating the crisis
America Belize Belize is the first of 25 countries to benefit from the Latin America and Caribbean Space Agency; the agency's role is to improve satellite communication and address development needs, like detecting deforestation and protecting archaeology sites
America Belize Belize National Agriculture & Trade Show has successfully concluded after three days, showcasing agricultural products, livestock, and farming practices, fostering collaboration and growth within the local industry
America Belize The 2023 Human Rights Report praised Belize for upholding free press principles, noting its respect for freedom of expression and the independent press, though highlighting editorial ties to political parties and some self-censorship practices
America Belize A Laboratory Information Management System aimed at enhancing the country's forensic capabilities has been launched; this system facilitates improved collaboration within Belize's criminal justice system
America Belize A Belizean food truck has begun a nationwide tour in Taipei to promote Belizean culture, offering free delicacies such as cacao paste pancakes and rose tea, aiming to strengthen bonds with the Taiwanese people through the universal language of food
America Belize A spike in gun violence in Belize City, with four shooting incidents over the weekend, two of them fatal, has led to the declaration of a State of Emergency
America Belize Belize has solidified its global engagement strategy by formally establishing for the first time diplomatic relations with Uzbekistan
America Belize Local social group “Loving Is Key” is holding an empowering training focused on mental health for the community, with the aim of addressing the current mental health crisis
America Belize The European Union has removed Belize, The Bahamas, and the Turks and Caicos Islands from the EU blacklist of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes
America Belize Belize City's taxi operators can now participate in the Belize City Council's E-Mobility plan, leasing-to-own electric cars, with the first two e-taxis delivered and two more on the way
America Belize The first electric bus arrived in Belize, marking progress in the Electric Mobility Pilot Project, a transformative initiative funded by the European Union
America Belize The Belize government is seeking to revive its ailing citrus and banana industries, crucial for foreign income, as recent data shows declining output, with the need to address challenges like disease, climate change, and excessive fertilization