America Belize 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
America Belize A new a digital education program has been introduced in Belize, aimed at teaching computer science and robotics to around 10.000 students across 40 primary schools; currently, over 200 teachers are being trained
America Belize The country is moving to end child marriage by proposing amendments to its Marriage Act to raise the legal age for marriage from 16 to 18, also eliminating provisions allowing minors to marry with parental consent
America Belize Belizean composer Errollyn Wallen has become the first Black woman to be appointed Master of the English King’s Music; she is known for her prolific work, which includes compositions for prestigious events like the Paralympic Games
America Belize Belize and the UN reaffirmed their partnership during the 4th Joint National Steering Committee, highlighting the UN Country Implementation Plan for 2025, which includes 161 projects to advance economic resilience, equality, climate, and justice
America Belize Throughout the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony, Belize was represented by a single athlete, Shaun Gill, who proudly served as the country's flag bearer
America Belize Food prices in Belize surged over 6% these past months due to supply shortages caused by an extreme drought, with the Ministry of Agriculture exploring measures like increased vegetable production and protective structures to address the issue
America Belize Belize City launched its first two electric buses after six years of planning, aiming for a healthier, safer, and more efficient transport system
America Belize Belize's state of emergency to combat gang-related murders has resulted in nearly 100 arrests, allowing police to search homes without warrants and detain suspects for up to 90 days, while imposing a curfew on minors; mixed public reactions have sparked
America Belize A State of Emergency has been declared in parts of the Belize and Cayo Districts following recent shootings and murders; law enforcement has settled in affected neighborhoods, including Kelly Street and Victoria Street in Belize City
America Belize The 'No Barriers Reef' project was launched by the Belize Tourism Board to celebrate World Ocean Day, offering Belizeans virtual reality experiences of the Belize Barrier Reef, ensuring free access to this natural wonder for all locals
America Belize The Government of Belize has launched a fiscal reform program backed by the Inter-American Development Bank to enhance public financial management, improve resource efficiency, and ensure budgetary sustainability through targeted training
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