The Belize Policy Tracker by BELPRI-UB launches next week!This project will provide a "first of its kind" tool to allow researchers, policymakers, and the public to access and track Belize's public policies. Congratulations to the Belize Policy Research Institute (BELPRI) and Devon Paulino on getting this project to the launch stage. Wishing you a great … Continue reading Belize Policy Tracker is set to launch next week
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The Garifuna Collective with Special Guest Mis Blandine: Brought to you by the Royal Conservatory this promises to be a musical evening of Caribbean, Central American and African rhythms you will remember. The Garifuna Collective has been a driving force in bringing the rich cultural heritage and music of the Garifuna people to a global … Continue reading Belize’s Garifuna Collective: April 2, 2026: Not to be missed!
President Dr Irfaan Ali and Prime Minister of Belize, John Briceño February 8, 2026 — says refinery will cut imports, boost regional production THE Caribbean Private Sector Organization (CPSO) has thrown its support behind major sugar refinery investments underway in Guyana and Belize, describing the projects as strategic moves to strengthen regional food security, reduce … Continue reading CPSO backs sugar refinery investments in Guyana, Belize
December 29, 2025 The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB, the Bank) and the Government of Canada marked a significant milestone in Belize with an innovative USD 27.53 million loan and grant package to support modernisation of the country’s grid. The Power VIII Project is an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and Grid Modernisation Programme, which is being implemented across the country by Belize Electricity … Continue reading CDB and Government of Canada Providing Landmark USD 27.5 Million Financing to Modernise Belize’s Electricity System
December 16, 2025 RAJIV RAO The transplanted facility will help make the Caribbean region selfsufficient in sugar Sugar processing company Sucro, which has been operating out of the Hamilton Harbour lands since 2019, will reuse its redundant equipment to open up a whole new market for its product. The company says it will dismantle and … Continue reading Sucro ships old sugar plant to Guyana as larger Hamilton factory starts up
The Belize Policy Research Institute at the University of Belize (BELPRI-UB) is Belize’s newest institute for public policy research with the vision to become a widely respected and essential policy actor whose evidence-based work influences public policies and behaviours toward a more prosperous, just, equitable and peaceful Belizean society. The establishment of BELPRI-UB is rooted … Continue reading The Belize Policy Research Institute at University of Belize
By: Josue Ramirez Nelson September 28, 2025 Ambassador of Barbados to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) David Comissiong eyes the Full Freedom of Movement regime as an opportunity for the country to address its ageing society and gaps in the labour force. Commencing on Wednesday, citizens from Barbados, Dominica, Belize and St Vincent and the Grenadines … Continue reading Comissiong clears air on free movement
September 16, 2025 “CARICOM calls on Guatemala to ensure that its military forces desist from illegally entering Belizean territory and from aggressive actions which will raise tensions between the countries, escalate into a military conflict, and endanger the safety of persons who use the Sarstoon River.” CARICOM has been informed by the Government of Belize … Continue reading CARICOM Statement on Border Incursions on Belize by Guatemala
September 15, 2025 Four Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States—Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines—are on track to implement full Free Movement among themselves from 1 October this year. By implementing the full free movement regime, these four countries have agreed to grant their nationals the right to enter, leave and re-enter, move … Continue reading Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines move towards full Free Movement on 1 October 2025
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in close cooperation with the Caribbean Community Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (CARICOM IMPACS), conducted a high-level national training course in Belize focused on illicit firearms trafficking and criminal justice responses. Held from 22 to 24 July 2025, the initiative forms part of broader regional … Continue reading Belize ramps up fight against firearms trafficking with UN, CARICOM support