Belize News Updates

The World Land Trust has said it is proud to be part of the broad coalition that has come together for the Belize Maya Forest, a movement of NGOs, government, businesses and community leaders joining forces to create a vast new protected area, and save crucial habitat from deforestation.The home of Jaguar, tapir, 200 tree species and over 400 bird species is now protected – and … [Read more...] about 236,000 Acres Of Maya Forest Secured For Posterity On Earth Day

The U.S. embassy has issued the following advisory over anti-corruption protests stating today in Belize. The alert was published on its official website and social media. (Photo above: Recent donation ceremony at U.S. embassy). Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Belmopan, Belize (15-Apr-2021) Location: Belize Belize Security Advisory: Upcoming BNTU (Belize National … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy Issues Security Alert Over Belize Anti-corruption Protests

After over five decades, Scotiabank's era has come to an end in Belize. The prominent and well lit signs on all its branches in Belize were taken down on 31 March in time for Holy Friday, the most sacred day in Belize's Easter holiday calendar, small, green and blue signs were seen hungover on the eponymous Scotia Bank's red and cream buildings with the new brand, "Belize Bank … [Read more...] about Scotia Bank Sunsets Belize Operations

Belize's roll out of the COVID19 vaccines is expected to ramp up after the arrival of the first batch of 33,600 doses of the purchased Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines in country. Previous to this Belize been relying on surplus donations from Barbados and India and they were being provided mostly to the above age 60 and at risk groups. Uptake of this vaccine brand has met … [Read more...] about COVAX COVID19 Vaccines Arrive In Belize

Belize Zoo founding director Sharon Matola passed away today at St. Luke's hospital in the City of Belmopan says an official press release. "It is with immense sadness in our hearts that The Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center announces the passing of our Founder and very own hero, Sharon Matola. Sharon passed away at the St. Luke’s Hospital in Belmopan, Belize today 21 … [Read more...] about Belize Zoo Founder Sharon Matola Passes Away