The Protected Areas Conservation Trust (PACT) has successfully secured its re-accreditation as a National Implementing Entity (NIE) of the Adaptation Fund, allowing it to continue channeling international climate finance into Belize for another five years. The decision was made during the 44th Meeting of the Adaptation
Health authorities have confirmed seven measles cases, with more under investigation, primarily centred in the Spanish Lookout community. The Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) reported that two lab-confirmed cases were detected on 12 April, followed by five clinically diagnosed cases linked to one of the
A grieving family is demanding answers following the death of 32-year-old Selvin Sealy Jr, who died in police custody on Monday morning in San Pedro Town. Though the police initially reported the deceased as a 23-year-old, relatives have clarified that Sealy was, in fact, 32. Police
Authorities and family members are searching for 24-year-old Moises Leron Garbutt, a student from Roaring Creek Village who has been reported missing. According to a public alert issued by Crime Stoppers Belize, Garbutt was last seen on Saturday, May 10th, 2025, and has not been
Belizean 2015 graduate of EARTH University's Agricultural Sciences programme and an alumnus of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, Shamir Carrillo, says the institution’s values continue to shape his work in sustainable farming and food security. Carrillo has worked across several key agricultural sectors in Belize, including
All eyes were on the House of Representatives today as Prime Minister John Briceño rolled out the proposed 2025 National Budget—totaling a hefty $1.78 billion in spending, with projected revenues and grants coming in at $1.74 billion. The PM explained the delay in presenting the
Despite concerns about rising debt, Belize’s public debt hasn’t budged much over the past four years. At the end of 2020, it stood just above four billion dollars—and by the close of 2024, it was still in that same ballpark. But Prime Minister John Briceño
Big changes could be coming to the way public buildings are designed and built in Belize. The Government is pushing forward with the Belize Building Amendment Bill, introduced by Minister of Infrastructure Development & Housing Julius Espat, which aims to modernize construction standards across the
Belize’s push for stronger building standards took center stage at today’s House Meeting, but not all structures are covered—yet. Minister of Infrastructure Development Julius Espat clarified that the newly tabled building codes will apply only to public buildings for now. Standards for residential homes are
A bold new piece of legislation is making its way through the National Assembly, and it could reshape how Belize protects its children and elderly citizens. Minister of Human Development and Family Affairs, Thea Garcia-Ramirez, introduced the Families Bill today, describing it as a transformative
