What are the latest news in Belize?
- Constitutional Reform Moves Forward: Belize’s People’s Constitution Commission (PCC) report was tabled before the National Assembly. Following legal reviews, 53 core constitutional reform recommendations are undergoing review before an expected public awareness campaign and potential national referendum. -ConstitutionNet+ 1——–
- Trade Union Tensions and Agitations: The National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) has been staging protests and lunch-hour demonstrations outside state institutions following ongoing negotiations with the government regarding their 11-point list of demands, including governance and cost-of-living concerns.- www.7newsbelize.com———
- Municipal Political Showdown in Belize City: The ruling People’s United Party (PUP) held a highly contested mayoral convention in Belize City, centered on a heated race between candidates Allan Pollard and Eluide Miller. -www.7newsbelize.com——–
- Regional Diplomacy and Economic Agreements: Prime Minister John Briceño concluded bilateral engagements with Honduras, while Belize and Taiwan finalized a US$3 million development project agreement targeting women and youth micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).- Government of Belize Press Office———
- Marine and Environmental Conservation: The government signed the Turneffe Conservation Land Trust agreement to protect the Turneffe Atoll and launched the National Action Plan (2026–2031) focused on the recovery of the critically endangered Central American River Turtle (Hicatee). -Government of Belize Press Office——–