An official summary of the Cabinet meeting held on Monday, April 29, 2025 has been released. Several key announcements and policy decisions were made, including updates on the National Assembly, transportation fees, and international trade agreements.
Prime Minister John Briceño informed Cabinet that he has recommended to the Governor General that the inaugural sitting of the 14th Session of the National Assembly will take place on Friday, May 9, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. The session will be held in front of
Cabinet received an update on arrival procedures for commercial recreational vessels and pleasure yachts entering Belize. To support the growth of nautical tourism, the Minister of Tourism has been tasked with initiating legislative and policy reforms to address current operational and financial challenges in the sector.
In response to feedback from the transportation sector, Cabinet approved a reduction in the axle fee for cargo trucks from $30.00 to $10.00. The move aims to ease the financial burden on Belizean truckers and ensure a more equitable rate structure.
Cabinet approved the launch of the Single Registration regime for professionals under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Foreign Trade. Relevant government agencies will work with the Directory of Foreign Trade to implement this initiative. Consultations will continue with professional associations that are not yet ready to participate.
Amendments to the Customs and Excise Duties Act have been approved to reflect scheduled duty reductions. These changes align with Belize’s commitments under the Belize-Taiwan Economic Cooperation Agreement, as well as the CARIFORUM-EU and CARIFORUM-UK Economic Partnership Agreements.