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July 14, 2026 No Comment

Caribbean Agribusinesses Invited to Pitch for Investment at Regional Forum

Agribusinesses across the Caribbean, including those in Belize, are being invited to apply for an

July 9, 2026 No Comment

CARICOM Weighs US Migrant Transit Agreements Amid Security Concerns

CARICOM Heads of Government met at the Community’s Secretariat in Georgetown, Guyana to discuss proposed

July 8, 2026 No Comment

Belize joins CARCOM leaders in the 51st meeting of the

Belize has joined regional leaders in discussions focused on strengthening Caribbean cooperation and addressing shared

July 7, 2026 No Comment

CARICOM seeks legal opinion from the CCJ over Dr Carla

CARICOM Heads of Government have agreed to seek an advisory opinion from the Caribbean Court

July 7, 2026 No Comment

Martinique Officially Joins CARICOM as Seventh Associate Member

Martinique has officially become the 7th Associate Member of the Caribbean Community, strengthening CARICOM’s ties

July 3, 2026 No Comment

Caribbean Court of Justice Rules Belize Can Require Registered Agents

The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has ruled that Belize can require certain CARICOM-connected companies

June 24, 2026 No Comment

Legal Opinion Challenges Dr. Carla Barnett’s Reappointment as CARICOM Chair

A 48-page legal opinion prepared by Trinidadian legal scholar Rajendra Ramlogan of The University of

June 19, 2026 No Comment

Belize and Quintana Roo discuss Tren Maya and a linkage

High-level officials from Belize and the Mexican state of Quintana Roo met this morning in

June 19, 2026 No Comment

Belize Hosts Regional CARICOM Disaster Response Exercise

Forty personnel from Belize’s military, police, and fire services are undergoing disaster response training as

June 15, 2026 No Comment

Belizean Farmers Invited to Compete for 2026 CARICOM Farmer of

Belizean farmers are being encouraged to showcase their achievements on the regional stage as nominations

May 25, 2026 No Comment

Belize Ranked Among CARICOM’s Hardest Hit by Fuel Costs

A comparative review of fuel affordability across CARICOM countries is placing Belize among the more

May 19, 2026 No Comment

BDF Officers Honored for Service in CARICOM Haiti Security Mission

Two Belize Defence Force officers who recently completed an international security mission in Haiti were

May 8, 2026 No Comment

CARPHA Says Hantavirus Risk to Caribbean Remains Low

The Caribbean Public Health Agency, CARPHA, is assuring the region that the current risk of

April 14, 2026 No Comment

Guyana Fuel Scare Puts CARICOM on Alert Over Supply Risks

Belize and the rest of CARICOM states are taking heed after a temporary fuel shortage

April 9, 2026 No Comment

Belize Backs Carla Barnett As CARICOM Secretary General Debate Intensifies

Belize’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Francis Fonseca, is reiterating the country’s support for Carla Barnett

March 27, 2026 No Comment

Belize Leads Regional Climate Talks at CARICOM COTED Meeting in

Orlando Habet, Minister of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Solid Waste Management, chaired the 124th

March 23, 2026 No Comment

BEL Hosts Regional CARILEC Conference in Belize City

Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) is co-hosting the three-day CARILEC Human Resources, Corporate Communications and Customer

March 2, 2026 No Comment

PM Highlights Regional Unity Following CARICOM Summit in St Kitts

Prime Minister John Briceño returned home this weekend following last week’s CARICOM Heads of Government

February 27, 2026 No Comment

CARICOM Leaders Close 50th Summit in St Kitts

The 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of CARICOM Heads of Government officially wrapped up

February 26, 2026 No Comment

US Secretary of State Tells CARICOM US Security and Energy

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to deeper engagement with the

February 25, 2026 No Comment

Prime Minister Briceno speaks exclusively to Love News on his

Prime Minister John Briceño is leading Belize’s delegation at the 50th Regular Meeting of the

February 25, 2026 No Comment

US Secretary of State Defends Maduro Capture at CARICOM Summit

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio today defended the Trump administration’s controversial military operation that

February 25, 2026 No Comment

Global Spotlight on St Kitts as CARICOM Marks 50th Summit

History is being made this week in St. Kitts and Nevis as the Caribbean Community’s

February 24, 2026 No Comment

CARICOM Leaders Open 50th Heads of Government Meeting in St.

The Fiftieth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM officially opened

February 23, 2026 No Comment

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Attend CARICOM Summit

In rare form, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will be attending the Fiftieth Meeting

February 10, 2026 No Comment

Belize Hosts Regional Workshop to Strengthen Competition Law Framework

Belize has partnered with regional and international organizations to strengthen its legal framework for fair

February 9, 2026 No Comment

Sugar Association Welcomes Belize–Guyana Cooperation Agreements

The Sugar Association of the Caribbean (SAC) is welcoming the strengthening of ties between Belize

February 6, 2026 No Comment

CARICOM Free Movement Bill Tabled in House

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Francis Fonseca today introduced the Caribbean Community (Free

February 5, 2026 No Comment

President of Guyana Warns Climate Change Threatens Caribbean Survival

During his official state visit to Belize this week, President of the Co-operative Republic of

February 5, 2026 No Comment

President of Guyana Highlights Food Security Pressures Across the Region

In addition to environmental concerns, President Ali also addressed the growing pressure on food systems

February 3, 2026 No Comment

President of Guyana Departs Belize, Economic Partnerships Advanced

President Mohamed Irfaan Ali departed Belize today, bringing to a close a State Visit that

February 3, 2026 No Comment

BELTRAIDE Hosts Guyanese Business Delegation During State Visit

The Belize Trade and Investment Development Service (BELTRAIDE) hosted an information session welcoming a Guyanese

February 2, 2026 No Comment

National Assembly Holds Special Joint Sitting to Welcome President of

A Special Joint Sitting of the House of Representatives and the Senate took place this

February 2, 2026 No Comment

Guyana’s President Urges Regional Cooperation on Education and Brain Drain

President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, Mohamed Irfaan Ali, used his address to a

January 12, 2026 No Comment

President of Guyana to Make State Visit to Belize in

The Office of the Prime Minister has announced that His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali,

December 30, 2025 No Comment

Belize registers 54 CARICOM nationals under the Free Movement regime

Since the launch of the Free Movement Regime among Belize, Dominica, Barbados, and St Vincent

November 24, 2025 No Comment

Belize Secures CARICOM Backing to Build Regional Sugar Refinery in

Belize is poised to take center stage in the region’s sugar industry as CARICOM has

November 7, 2025 No Comment

Belize Red Cross Launches Appeal to Aid Jamaica After Hurricane

Thousands of people in Jamaica are still without power as the death toll from Hurricane

October 29, 2025 No Comment

CARICOM Chief Urges Global Action on Soaring Insurance Costs for

CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett has called for urgent global cooperation to address the rising

October 27, 2025 No Comment

PM Briceno Calls for Regional Peace Amid U.S. Naval Presence

Prime Minister John Brecenio weighed in today – on the Sunday arrival of the USS

October 9, 2025 No Comment

Four CARICOM Nations, Including Belize, Launch Full Free Movement for

The decision by Belize, Barbados, Dominica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines in implementing “Full-Free

September 24, 2025 No Comment

Concerns Raised Over Criminals Moving Under Free Movement Regime

With Belize looking to implement the Free Movement Regime, concerns over criminals migrating between the

September 23, 2025 No Comment

Belize to Launch Free Movement Regime With CARICOM Nations

In about one week, Belize will roll out the first phase of the Free Movement

September 16, 2025 No Comment

CARICOM Condemns Guatemalan Military Incursions Into Belize Territory

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has issued a strong statement condemning recent incursions by the Guatemalan

September 5, 2025 No Comment

Belize in Support of US Regional Drug Fight Despite CARICOM

Minister of Foreign Affairs Francis Fonseca says that Belize supports efforts by the United States

August 19, 2025 No Comment

Belize Delegation Heads to CARIFESTA XV in Barbados

Belize is sending a 13-member delegation to the 15th staging of the Caribbean Festival of

July 16, 2025 No Comment

UDP Raises Alarm Over CSME Deal and Job Market Impact,

One of several issues of national concern that the UDP’s Parliamentary Caucus brought up yesterday

July 15, 2025 No Comment

UDP Criticizes Government Over Unannounced CSME Agreement

Another national concern that the UDP’s Parliamentary Caucus brought up this afternoon had to do

July 4, 2025 No Comment

CARICOM Celebrates 52 Years of Regional Unity

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is celebrating its 52nd anniversary today. The 15-member block of countries,

July 4, 2025 No Comment

CARICOM Accredits First Palestinian Ambassador to the Region

In a landmark moment for international diplomacy, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) officially welcomed the first-ever

June 25, 2025 No Comment

Caribbean Climate Change Centre Breaks Ground for New HQ at

The Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (5Cs) officially launched the site for its future headquarters.

June 18, 2025 No Comment

Belize and Trinidad Open Trade Mission to Strengthen Ties

Belize and Trinidad and Tobago have officially launched a three-day trade mission aimed at deepening

June 11, 2025 No Comment

Belize Seeks CARICOM Support for Major Trade Deal With El

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Trade, Marconi Leal, is in Georgetown, Guyana,

April 30, 2025 No Comment

Belize Ends Military Deployments to Haiti Amid CARICOM Shift

Belize’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that there will be no more military deployments

April 24, 2025 No Comment

BDF Officers Return from Peacekeeping Mission in Haiti

After nearly seven months of service in Haiti, Belize Defence Force soldiers, Major Ermil Coh

April 23, 2025 No Comment

Caribbean Faces Economic Slowdown as IMF Cuts Growth Forecast

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is predicting a significant slowdown on economies in the Caribbean

April 22, 2025 No Comment

Belizean Soldiers Return Home After Peacekeeping Mission in Haiti

Major Ermil Coh of the Orange Walk District and Captain Claudio Quiroz of the Cayo

April 10, 2025 No Comment

Belize Pushes Labour Agenda at High-Level CARICOM Meeting in Guyana

The Government of Belize recently joined regional leaders in Guyana for a high-level meetings focused

April 9, 2025 No Comment

CARICOM Holds Emergency Meeting on New US Tariffs

Representatives from across the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) gathered virtually today for a meeting to discuss

February 21, 2025 No Comment

Belize’s Foreign Affairs Defends Virtual Presence at CARICOM Meeting

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has recently faced criticism for its absence from the CARICOM

February 4, 2025 No Comment

Belize Yet to Decide on Troop Deployment to Haiti as

As the global political landscape continues to evolve, the future of regional soldiers being deployed

January 27, 2025 No Comment

Obregon Coconut Company Eyes Major Expansion and CARICOM Market Growth

Dr. Osmond Martinez, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, along with officials from the Directorate

January 22, 2025 No Comment

Belize Leverages CARIFORUM Chairmanship to Push for Increased Climate Financing

Belize is hoping to leverage its Chairmanship of the Caribbean Forum of African, Caribbean, and

January 21, 2025 No Comment

Government and BSI Discuss Expanding Sugar Exports to CARICOM Market

This week, Minister of State for Foreign Trade Dr. Osmond Martinez, the Directorate General for

January 10, 2025 No Comment

Belize Prepares for Haiti Deployment Amid Soldier Concerns Over Allowances

While a date has still not been set for when additional forces from Belize will

December 18, 2024 No Comment

Belize’s troops continue to await deployment to Haiti

While the Belize Defence Force (BDF) has already deployed two troops to Haiti, there is

December 3, 2024 No Comment

Belize Commits Troops to UN-Led Haiti Mission Despite Escalating Violence

The Government of Belize says it is committed to sending Belize Defence Force (BDF) troops

November 28, 2024 No Comment

BDF Soldiers to Learn French Ahead of Haiti Security Support

Thirty-five military personnel will be undergoing linguistic classes to learn the French language. It is

November 28, 2024 No Comment

Belize Advocates for Regional Trade Reforms at COTED Meeting in

Dr. Osmond Martinez, Belize’s Minister of State for Foreign Trade, is spearheading the nation’s delegation

November 14, 2024 No Comment

Jamaican Man Injured in Attempted Escape from Immigration Detention

Tonight, a 37-year-old Jamaican national is nursing a broken leg after he jumped through a

November 6, 2024 No Comment

CARICOM and SICA Flags Reestablished at Belize City Flag Monument

Today, CARICOM and SICA flags were reestablished at Belize City’s renowned flag monument. The ceremony

November 4, 2024 No Comment

CARICOM Officials Convene in Placencia for Regional Statistics Development Forum

A high-level regional forum on statistics kicked off this morning in Placencia. The week-long event

November 1, 2024 No Comment

CARICOM Social Security Leaders Meet on Free Labor Movement and

Heads of Social Security Organizations of CARICOM member states have gathered in the Bahamas to

October 17, 2024 No Comment

Caribbean Representatives Meet in Belize to Tackle Hazardous Chemical Management

Representatives from several Caribbean countries are in Belize today to discuss the use storage and

October 3, 2024 No Comment

Belize Consults with Stakeholders on CARICOM Market Implementation

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, in collaboration with the CARICOM Secretariat is

September 11, 2024 No Comment

Belize Jaguars Secure Victory in CONCACAF Nations League Against Anguilla

Belize’s senior men’s national football team, the Jaguars, won its second game in the ongoing

September 9, 2024 No Comment

Belizean Soldiers Deployed to Haiti as Part of U.N. Peacekeeping

Over the weekend, two senior soldiers from the Belize Defence Force (BDF) were deployed to

September 9, 2024 No Comment

Jaguars Dominate Turks and Caicos in CONCACAF Nations League Victory

The Jaguars, Belize’s national men’s senior football team scored a blowout victory on Saturday against

September 6, 2024 No Comment

CARICOM Launches Programme to Engage Youth in Regional Integration Opportunities

Many Caribbean youth remain unaware of the benefits offered by the CARICOM Single Market Economy

September 4, 2024 No Comment

Belize Mourns Diplomat Sir Shridath Ramphal, CARICOM Celebrates His Legacy

Sir Shridath Ramphal, a Guyanese diplomat, attorney and statesman has died. Ramphal’s passing is news

July 31, 2024 No Comment

CARICOM Strengthens Fight Against Gang Violence and Trafficking at 47th

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has embarked on a concerted effort to strengthen its fight against

July 31, 2024 No Comment

CARICOM Leaders Urge US to Remove Cuba from State Sponsors

Regional leaders are calling for the United States Government to remove Cuba from its list

July 17, 2024 No Comment

Belize Sends Aid to Jamaica: BEL Linesmen Assist Post-Hurricane Recovery

The Government of Jamaica has requested aid from Belize via linesmen from Belize Electricity Limited

July 8, 2024 No Comment

CARICOM Leaders Address Hurricane Beryl’s Devastation in Member States

CARICOM heads of government held two meetings last week with the primary discussion being Hurricane

July 5, 2024 No Comment

CARICOM Meeting Postponed as Member States Assess Hurricane Damage

This week was to be a celebratory week for countries in the Caribbean, but with

July 5, 2024 No Comment

CARICOM Celebrates 51st Anniversary Amid Hurricane Beryl Recovery Efforts

Amid the preparations, the threats and the destruction by Hurricane Beryl the milestone for CARICOM

July 1, 2024 No Comment

Windward Islands Devastated by Category 4 Hurricane Beryl

As Belize closely monitors Hurricane Beryl, the Windward Islands are reeling from the impact of

June 25, 2024 No Comment

Belize Establishes Diplomatic Relations with Guyana, Opens High Commission

Belize now has diplomatic relations in Guyana. Yesterday, the Belize flag was hoisted at the

June 20, 2024 No Comment

Uncertain Deployment: Belize’s Military and Coast Guard Await Decision on

Will members of Belize’s military and coast guard be deployed to Haiti? Last month, 31

June 18, 2024 No Comment

Travelers Liquors Joins CARICOM 50th Anniversary Rum Blend Initiative

Travelers Liquors will join several other rum producers in the Caribbean in creating a special

May 17, 2024 No Comment

ACP Albert Charlery of the Royal St.Lucia Police Force wins

When more than two dozen police commissioners converged in Belize this week, it was an

May 13, 2024 No Comment

Belize Hosts Historic Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police Conference

The 38th annual conference of the Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police (ACCP) is being

April 15, 2024 No Comment

National Sports Council Honors CARIFTA Games Athletes

The National Sports Council held a motorcade over the weekend for Belizean athletes Demetrie Myers

April 8, 2024 No Comment

Caribbean Moves Initiative: Belize Focuses on Improving Workers’ Health

In our continued coverage of the Caribbean Moves initiative that Belize signed onto last week

April 4, 2024 No Comment

Belize Coast Guard to expand Special Ops Group as Officers

Over the weekend, twenty Belize Coast Guard (BCG) members traveled to Jamaica to begin training

March 12, 2024 No Comment

Haiti PM Resigns Amid Gang Pressure: CARICOM Announces Transitional Government

Gangs in Haiti have forced the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry to resign. Henry’s

February 27, 2024 No Comment

Belize Represented at COFCOR Meeting in Guyana

Minister of Foreign Affairs Francis Fonseca, represented Belize on Sunday at the 19th Special Meeting

February 21, 2024 No Comment

CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting Set to Begin in Georgetown,

Leaders from across the region are gathering in Georgetown Guyana this weekend for the 46th

February 1, 2024 No Comment

Belize-Trinidad Trade Talks: Agriculture in Focus

Belize’s agricultural products may soon be on their way to Trinidad and Tobago. Today, the

January 31, 2024 No Comment

Belize and Trinidad and Tobago Seek to Strengthen Bilateral Trade

Belize and Trinidad and Tobago are working to strengthen bilateral trade relations by increasing access

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