Belmopan – A U.S. Air Force C-17 delivered a firetruck to Belize today, a timely donation to serve the residents of Caye Caulker, who will benefit from the first firetruck on the northern part of the island. This is the first of two American military flights scheduled to transport emergency response vehicles to Belize this …

Belmopan – As part of the renewal process for the Cultural Property Agreement between the United States and Belize on the preservation of Belize’s cultural patrimony, Dr. Andrew Zonderman, from the U.S. Department of State’s Cultural Heritage Center, today concluded an eight-day visit to Belize to conduct research and hold consultations with government stakeholders. The …

Belmopan – The U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) Humanitarian Assistance Program is ensuring Belizean children in select rural communities are equipped with must-have back-to-school items so they are successfully poised to return to the classroom in the upcoming academic year. Today, U.S. Embassy officials delivered 500 backpacks filled with school supplies to students at the Carmelita …

Belmopan – The U.S. Embassy and the Government of Belize today inaugurated two newly renovated buildings to serve as lodging for Belizean military troops at the Belize Defence Force Price Barracks compound. U.S. Southern Command funded the US$247,000 renovations as part of Exercise Tradewinds 2022. Tradewinds 2022 is a multinational exercise to expand the Caribbean …

Belmopan – A ground-breaking to mark construction for the new Dangriga fire station, funded by the United States government, was held today with an official ceremony at the site location. This US$1.1 million project, made possible through the U.S. Southern Command Humanitarian Assistance Program, will serve as a centralized location for emergency service providers to …

Belmopan – Faculty and students at the San Antonio Government School in Corozal are the recipients of three brand new school buildings gifted by the American people. A ceremony was held today to mark the official inauguration of the buildings – a three-classroom structure, a bathroom, and a kitchen, funded through the U.S. Southern Command …

Belmopan – With the assistance of the U.S. government, Belize will begin the process of establishing a forward operating base in the southwest to facilitate law enforcement anti-crime operations. This morning, the U.S. Embassy donated two 40 ft. containers to the Government of Belize. This donation is an important part of ongoing U.S. government security …

Belmopan – The U.S. Embassy, The Trust for the Americas, and the University of the West Indies (UWI) Open Campus today celebrated the official launch of the country’s first Democratizing Innovation in the Americas (DIA) Lab, an initiative to empower youth and foster innovation through entrepreneurial training, mentorship, and access to technology and financial resources. …

Belize City –Tradewinds 2022, a two-week training involving 22 nations sponsored by U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), ended today following a closing ceremony in Ladyville, Belize. More than 1,800 people participated in the exercise with 644 from the United States and 1,158 from Belize and other partner nations. This marks the first time that two partner …

Belmopan – The United States Southern Command Joint Task Force – Bravo (JTF-Bravo) medical team and the Tradewinds 2022 medical team today concluded a three-day medical outreach in the Orange Walk District. The team of U.S. medical professionals partnered with local nongovernmental organizations to provide preventative medicine courses, pediatrics, optometry, and dental services to over …

Belmopan – Today, the U.S. Embassy and the Government of Belize hosted an Inaugural Case Backlog Reduction Workshop with senior officials from the Belize judiciary and legal community.  U.S. and Belize officials appraised both the framework and standards of criminal case management processes and assessed what challenges stood in the way of reducing the case …

Belmopan – U.S. Embassy Belmopan hosted the winners of the Embassy’s first-ever Black History Month Poetry Contest.  Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Leyla Moses-Ones recognized the three Belizean high school student winners during a special ceremony highlighting their inspiring works.  Their visit included a tour of the U.S. Embassy where their framed poems have been on prominent …

Belmopan – Today the U.S. Embassy hosted a special ceremony to celebrate the successful completion of “Money Smart,” a financial literacy training for Belizean youth.  Featuring remarks by Prime Minister John Briceňo, U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Leyla Moses-Ones, and implementing partner Peacework Director Dr. Carol Babb, the event commended students and principals from each …

Belmopan – Defense and public-security planners from the Caribbean, Central America, North America, and Europe will meet March 21-25, 2022, in Belmopan to discuss final planning details for Tradewinds 2022, an annual, multi-national and multi-domain exercise. This week’s meeting is the third and final planning conference in preparation for the exercise. Belize and Mexico will …

Belmopan – A delegation from the U.S. government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) led by Chief Executive Officer Alice Albright departed Belize today after a productive visit to introduce the agency’s development grant program – an MCC compact. During the three-day visit, Albright was joined by MCC’s Deputy Vice President for Europe, Asia, Pacific, and Latin …

Belmopan – Today in a virtual ceremony, the U.S. Embassies in Belize and Trinidad and Tobago jointly launched an innovative program called “Fact Check: Critical Thinking Journalism for Youths,” which provides media literacy training for budding writers. Implementing partners SmartTerm Education Technologies Ltd and the Media Institute of the Caribbean will engage 50 youth participants …

Belmopan – The donation ceremony for a newly constructed building at the San Pedro Government School, funded by the United States Government through U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM), took place today with officials from the U.S. Embassy and the Belize Ministry of Education, Culture, Science, and Technology presiding. The US$435,000 contribution will serve students and staff …

Belmopan – For the first time since 2011, Belize will host the 2022 Central American Security Conference (CENTSEC) from January 31 to February 2, which will include high-level defense and security leaders from the United States, Central America, and other Western Hemisphere countries. U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) and the Belize Ministry of National Defence will …

Belmopan – The U.S. Embassy today donated four Ford Ranger pickup trucks valued at over US $206,000 to the Belize Joint Intelligence Operations Centre (JIOC) for use in investigating and countering transnational organized crime in Belize. The donation was made through the U.S. government’s Foreign Military Financing grant program and coordinated through the U.S. Embassy’s …

U.S. Military Concludes Five-Day Medical Assistance in Southern Belize Belmopan – Medical officers from U.S. Southern Command’s Joint Task Force Bravo (JTF-Bravo) today concluded a six-day outreach program of providing medical care to Belizean citizens in the Toledo District.  This operation, launched on January 9, was conducted in partnership with the Ministry of Health and …

Belmopan – The United States Southern Command (U.S. SOUTHCOM) Joint Task Force-Bravo (JTF-Bravo), a unit based in Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, will conduct the “Keel Billed Toucan” (KBT) humanitarian and disaster relief exercise near Ladyville, Belize from January 7 – 21. U.S. JTF-Bravo routinely trains for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions and, equipped …

Belmopan – On December 14, the U.S. Government-funded Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) selected Belize for a five-year grant to fund local programs aimed at reducing poverty and stimulating economic growth. As one of MCC’s two newest partner countries, Belize will develop and lead its own projects’ design and implementation based on self-identified economic priorities. The …

Belmopan – The U.S. Embassy and the Government of Belize hosted a bilateral meeting today to discuss the full range of U.S. – Belize security cooperation and shared democracy goals. The two sides reviewed security developments and reaffirmed the importance of enhanced coordination on counternarcotics efforts and strengthening citizen and border security in Belize. The …

Belmopan – On November 2, the United States and Belize signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for expansion of infrastructure and technical training within the National Forensic Science Service.  Under this “Forensic Crime Scene Office Project,” the United States will support the construction of three Scenes of Crime offices, equip the offices with new forensic …

Belmopan – In a ceremony held today, U.S. Embassy Belmopan awarded US$750,000 in grant funding, under the Central America Regional Security Initiative, Economic Support Fund (CARSI-ESF), to three organization working to save lives, empower youth through building tech skills, and connect communities to enhanced government services. Through CARSI-ESF funding, the U.S. government works with civil …

Belmopan – The fourth phase of U.S. Embassy Belmopan’s partnership in the Empowering Communities to Empower Themselves” (ECTET) initiative was launched today at the inauguration of a new resource hub in the Jump Street and Rocky Road areas of southside Belize City.  ECTET provides entrepreneurial training and business opportunities to former gang members in southside Belize City, …

Belmopan – U.S. Embassy Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) Coordinator Mary Walz and United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Deputy Resident Representative in Belize Ian King handed over US$26,760 in Information Communication Technology (ICT) equipment today to the Minister in the Ministry of Home Affairs & New Growth Industries Kareem Musa. The …

Belmopan – U.S. Embassy Belmopan presented six vehicles to the Government of Belize today as a security donation to the Police Department and the Customs and Excise Department to deter and disrupt criminal activities in remote areas and to expand law enforcement training opportunities for officers throughout Belize. This latest U.S. government donation is valued …

For Immediate Release September 17, 2021 Joint Press Release Belmopan – U.S. Embassy Belmopan joined the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) today for the official handover of a U.S.-funded mobile field hospital to the Belizean government. The field hospital donation is another pillar of the United States’ continuing commitment to helping Belize respond to the COVID-19 …

Belmopan – In support of Belize’s agricultural sector, today the U.S. Embassy donated essential equipment to the Belize Agricultural Health Authority (BAHA) to aid in Mediterranean fruit fly eradication efforts. The donation, valued at over US$40,000, includes insect traps and lures planned for use in field operations and in surveillance activities in two active Medfly …

Belmopan – Today the U.S. Embassy Belmopan concluded a one-week training on Tactical Safety and Planning to provide senior level officials with enhanced knowledge and skills to combat narco-trafficking. The one-week training was facilitated by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and was funded by the Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and …

Belmopan – The United States Government began the donation of 345,150 Pfizer vaccine doses today to support Belize in the fight against COVID-19. The first tranche of 111,150 Pfizer vaccines arrived on August 18 at Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport for distribution to various regions of the country. The 345,150 vaccine doses will help protect …

Belmopan – Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Leyla Moses-Ones arrived Friday, August 6 in Belize, where she will serve at the U.S. Embassy Belmopan for three years. Chargé Moses-Ones, a career diplomat, will assume duties immediately. Chargé Moses-Ones most recently served as Deputy Chief of Mission to Tirana, Albania from 2018 to 2021, including serving as Charge …

For Immediate Release August 6, 2021 JTF-Bravo Hosts Global Health Engagement in Belize Corozal – A U.S. military forward surgical section team with Joint Task Force-Bravo (JTFB), based out of Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, conducted a Global Health Engagement and surgical readiness mission August 3-5. During the engagement, U.S. Army Col. Steven Gventer, commander …

August 3rd, 2021 Belmopan – The University of Texas at Tyler in partnership with the Ministry of Education, today launched the start of a series of teacher training sessions in Dangriga Town. The project is part of an ongoing two-year CARSI-funded grant and will be implemented through the ministry’s Teacher Education and Development Services (TEDS). …

Belmopan – U.S. Embassy Belmopan facilitated a three-day workshop on Advanced Prosecutors Training for members of the Belize Police Department, specifically the National Prosecution Branch personnel. The sessions, funded by the Department of State’s International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) Bureau, provided comprehensive training on investigating and prosecuting criminal cases, including trial preparation, research methods, …

Joint Press Release Belmopan – U.S. Embassy Belmopan hosted a two-week Basic Investigation Training for officers of the Belize Police Department, which concluded today. Twenty-nine officers who serve in various units including the Crimes Investigation Branch, the Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking Units, and the Anti-gang Taskforce graduated at a ceremony held today at the …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 30 June 2021 CONTACT: Press Office, pressoffice@peacecorps.gov Peace Corps Takes Steps to Return to Service Overseas Agency will resume inviting volunteers to serve in countries that have met rigorous health, security and safety standards WASHINGTON – Today, the Peace Corps announced that it is a step closer to returning volunteers to overseas service. …

Belmopan – U.S. Embassy Belmopan is pleased to announce the resumption of routine nonimmigrant visa services effective tomorrow June 2. Belizeans interested in applying for a visa may visit the embassy’s website to schedule a new appointment. Over the past week, U.S. Embassy Belmopan Consular Chief Wilbur Zehr has engaged in multiple television press interviews …

Belmopan – U.S. Embassy Belmopan Chargé d’Affaires, a.i, Keith Gilges represented the U.S. government in today’s handover of funds provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to the Belize Agricultural Health Authority (BAHA). The donation of $280,000 BZD will be used to pay for equipment, supplies, and wages as part of an ongoing program …

April 25, 2021 Press Release Belmopan – United States Embassy Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Keith Gilges met with organizations supporting environmental conservation and sustainable development in indigenous communities as part of his two-day visit to the Toledo District. Chargé Gilges toured the Golden Stream Corridor Preserve with the Ya’axché Conservation Trust, an environmental nonprofit that focuses …

The State of Louisiana will conduct two special primary elections on Tuesday, March 20, 2021, to fill a vacancy for the 2nd and 5th Congressional Districts. Congressional District 2 includes nearly all of the city of New Orleans and stretches west and north to Baton Rouge. Congressional District 5 includes rural northeastern Louisiana and much …

Belmopan. September 15, 2020. 6:50 p.m. A media literacy virtual forum is being held today, September 15th, by the Government of Belize Press Office in partnership with the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the U.S.  Embassy in Belize under the theme Navigating the Changing Media Landscape in Democracies: Fake news vs. Facts. …

San Isidro Village – On July 30, the U.S. Embassy and the Ministry of Education held a ceremony to announce the handover to the Ministry of Education of a classroom building constructed through the U.S. Southern Command’s Humanitarian Assistance Program in San Isidro Village in Toledo District.  The handover ceremony was attended by the Honorable …