This past July 31, Belize commemorated the 189th anniversary of the abolition of slavery and the 185th anniversary of the termination of the apprenticeship system; this Emancipation Day is marked as a public and bank holiday for the third consecutive year

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