Ancient Maya Artifacts Return to Belize After 12-Year U.S. Tour

It’s an exciting day at the Museum of Belize. After twelve years, over a hundred and fifty ancient Mayan artifacts have returned to Belize after spending the last twelve years touring across the United States. The artifacts were loaned to the Science …

Belize and Guatemala Foreign Ministers Meet in Washington

Earlier this week, we told you about a new twist in the Belize versus Honduras case at the International Court of Justice; Guatemala wants in. The ICJ has agreed to hear Guatemala’s application to intervene, and those oral proceedings are set for November …

Belize to Adapt Biometric Security Protocols at Border

Belize is tightening up its borders and it’s doing so with a little help from the United States. Earlier this week, both countries signed a new agreement that’s all about sharing biometric data. Sounds technical, but here’s what it means: Belize is …

US Wants Belize To Be "Safe Third Country"

And while Belize did sign that memorandum of cooperation, what the US really wants this country to sign is a "safe third country agreement". It's an agreement where the U.S. can return asylum seekers to a country other than their own, …

Belize Will Share Biometric Data With US - But Are Safeguards Sufficient?

Foreign Minister Fonseca just returned from a two day trip to Washington, DC where he held many high level meetings. The centerpiece of that trip was the singing of a memorandum of cooperation with the United States Department of Homeland Security for a …

Belize U-23 Women’s Volleyball Team Advances to Championship Match

Belize’s Under-23 Women’s Volleyball team is going for the gold in the Female Central American Championships after a decisive victory against Honduras last night. The teams played at the Belize Civic Center, where Belize won three straight sets 25-16, 25- …

Belize Rejects WHO Call for Higher Tobacco and Alcohol Taxes

The Ministry of Health and Wellness says it will not be increasing taxes on tobacco and alcohol as is being called to do by the World Health Organization.  Earlier this month, the organization launched a major initiative urging countries to raise the price …

Belize to Begin Exporting Coconuts and By-Products to Mexico

Belize is currently experiencing a shortage of green coconuts.  It is a commodity that has seen an increase in demand in recent years.  According to Agriculture Minister, several areas are feeling the pinch including cottage processors and street side …

Dengue Outbreak in Belize City

Belize Minister urges stronger Caribbean partnerships to tackle climate change

Belize Minister of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Solid Waste Management, Orlando Habet Belize’s Minister of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Solid Waste Management, Orlando Habet is calling on Caribbean nations to work closer …