Combating Gender-Based Violence through Partnership
On February 14, 2019, the U.S. Embassy hosted the launch of Marie Sharp’s brand new “Pure Love” pineapple habanero pepper sauce that aspires to combat…
U.S. Embassy Hands Over Ambulance and Medical Equipment to Belize Coast Guard
On February 12, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Keith Gilges represented the United States Government as he handed over an ambulance, lifesaving medical equipment, and the two-year…
United States Government continues to support the Caribbean in Managing impacts of natural disasters
In keeping with efforts to strengthen the region’s capacity to mitigate the impact of natural disasters, the United States Government delivered a US $2 million…
Unites States Government improves region’s ability to general improved climate data and inform
On December 3, the United States Government handed over approximately US $500,000 in equipment, including a state-of-art server; computer workstations; relevant software, and other equipment,…
U.S. Presidential Determination with Respect to Foreign Government Efforts to Combat Trafficking in
Belmopan — President Trump on November 29 granted a partial waiver to Belize from U.S. foreign assistance restrictions for those countries rated as Tier 3…
FTC Challenges Massive Overseas Real Estate Investment Operation Harming American Consumers
At the Federal Trade Commission’s request, a federal district court in Maryland issued an order temporarily shutting down the largest overseas real estate investment scam…
G.R.E.A.T. Instructor Training Closing Ceremony
On Wednesday October 24, 2018, 38 police officers – 23 from Belize and 15 from El Salvador – became new Gang Resistance Education and Training…
United States and Belize Sign Open Skies Air Transport Agreement
On Tuesday October 16, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Keith Gilges and Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation Manuel Heredia signed the first bilateral Air Transport Agreement…
2018 CARSI ESF Grant Signing Ceremony
2018 Central America Regional Security Initiative, Economic Support Fund (CARSI ESF) grants support civil society and good governance initiatives The U.S. Embassy announced the recipients…
Creating Economic Prosperity in the Jewel-2018 Cohort of the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiativ
The U.S. Embassy is proud to announce the 2018 cohort of the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Professional Fellows Program from Belize. This…
U.S. Embassy Energy Forum
On September 6, the U.S. Embassy hosted an Energy Forum “Spotlight on Belize’s Electricity Sector” in Belize City. The forum was an ideal opportunity for…
Foreign Service Officer Test
The Embassy of the United States of America announces that applications for the position of Foreign Service Officer (FSO) are now being accepted from U.S.…
U.S. Government Donates Counter Narcotics Equipment to Ministry of National Security
At a ceremony held at the Belize Coast Guard Headquarters on August 28, the U.S. Government transferred counter-narcotics equipment to the Belize Coast Guard and…
U.S. Senior Advisor for Central America Meets with Government of Belize
U.S. Senior Advisor for Central America Meets with Prime Minister Barrow and Foreign Minister Elrington on the Crisis in Nicaragua and Other Regional Security Concerns…
G.R.E.A.T. Instructor Training Closing Ceremony
On Thursday May 31, 815 students from 13 elementary schools in the San Ignacio area graduated from the Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.) Program. …
U.S. Embassy Belmopan Central America Regional Security Initiative (CARSI) 2018 Notice of Funding Op
The U.S. Embassy in Belmopan, Belize announces a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) to strengthen civil society and civil servant capacity through partnership. For more…
U.S. Embassy Recognizes Outstanding Belizean Women
U.S. Embassy Belmopan recognized Staff Officer Rhea Rogers as the U.S. Department of State International Woman of Courage award nominee for Belize and Ms. Anna…
United States and Belize Sign Cultural Property Agreement and Repatriate Belizean Cultural Property
On February 23, the Government of the United States and the Government of Belize signed a Memorandum of Understanding Concerning the Imposition of Import Restrictions…
