Belize

Students from Sittee River Methodist enjoyed an educational trip to Tobacco Caye in the South Water Caye Marine Reserve (SWCMR). ReefKeeper Belize, based on Tobacco Caye, is committed to spread environmental awareness and build strong partnerships within the stakeholder communities of the SWCMR. This trip is the third of several upcoming, weekend field trips in the ReefKeeper Ambassadors: Community Stewardship & Recycling Program, funded by GEF Small Grants Programme.

On May 14th, 2021, the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) launched its Belizean Traveller Campaign – the organization’s signature event that aims to boost domestic tourism by encouraging Belizeans to be tourists in their own country. 

National Biotec Group. On April 8, 2021, the Government of Belize received a donation of 10,000 doses of the SINOPHARM BIBP COVID-19 vaccine from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). At this time, the ministry is preparing to include this vaccine into its COVID-19 vaccine schedule. The public will be informed of that date accordingly.