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

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

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

The first electric bus arrived in Belize, marking progress in the Electric Mobility Pilot Project, a transformative initiative funded by the European Union

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

The Belizean government held a ceremony for the rehabilitation of 1,6 km of the Corozal Free Zone Access Road; the improved road is expected to boost trade, investment opportunities, and the number of visitors in the free zone

Тhе Міnіѕtrу оf Аgrісulturе, Fооd Ѕесurіtу аnd Еntеrрrіѕе соnduсtеd а Ѕееd Роlісу соnѕultаtіоn tо drаft а Nаtіоnаl Ѕееd Роlісу thаt labels and distributes correctly agricultural seeds for consumers

The Belize City Council successfully hosted the 2nd Annual Holiday Night Festival, featuring local food, live music, and holiday shopping, as a means to thank the community for their support of local vendors and participation in various events this year

A 17% surge in vegetable costs, particularly fresh produce, contributed to an overall food category inflation rate of 11,5%, as per the Statistical Institute of Belize

Minister of Health and Wellness, Kevin Bernard, thanked WHO for donating medical equipment to the University of Belize in order to enhance national nursing education

Diplomatic ties with Israel have been suspended, citing Israel's refusal to implement a ceasefire in Gaza and condemning the Israeli Defense Forces' actions