Directorate General for Foreign Trade, Belize

25/08/2026

🚀 Unlock International Growth for Your Business! 🇧🇿✨

Join the Belize Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCCI) and the Directorate General for Foreign Trade (DGFT) for a Trade Sensitization Informational Session.

Discover Belize’s trade policy landscape, learn how trade agreements (CSME, EPAs, WTO) create market opportunities, and get practical insights on:

The CSME Skills Certificate & Full Free Movement

Identifying new export markets & leveraging trade intelligence

Overcoming common export challenges to scale your business

🗓 Date: Thursday, September 3rd, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
🎙 Facilitator: Directorate General for Foreign Trade, Belize

📲 Register Today: Scan the QR code on the flyer or contact us at:
📞 (501) 614-3138
✉️ [email protected]

06/08/2026

The Directorate General for Foreign Trade, in collaboration with the Central Bank of Belize, recently conducted a CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) Sensitization Sessions for Financial Institutions.

The sessions provided an overview of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy, Belize's commitments under the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas, the CARICOM Skills Regime, and the Full Free Movement Regime. Discussions also focused on the practical implications for financial institutions, including customer onboarding, documentation requirements, and the treatment of eligible CARICOM nationals under the applicable regulatory framework.

We extend our sincere appreciation to representatives of Belize's domestic banks, credit unions, and lending institutions for their active participation and valuable engagement throughout the sessions.

The Directorate General for Foreign Trade remains committed to promoting awareness of the CSME and supporting the effective implementation of Belize’s regional commitments.

03/08/2026

Data for your thought ?

31/07/2026

PRESS RELEASE
Government of Belize Launches Development of Electronic Single Window for Trade
Belmopan, July 31, 2026.
The Government of Belize has officially launched the development of its Electronic Single Window (ESW) for Trade, marking a significant milestone in the country's ongoing efforts to modernize trade administration, strengthen border efficiency, and improve the ease of doing business.
Supported through financing from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the European Union (EU), the ESW will establish a secure, digital platform that enables traders to submit import and export documentation electronically through a single entry point. By replacing multiple paper-based processes with an integrated online system, the ESW will simplify regulatory procedures, reduce processing times and administrative costs, and enhance transparency and predictability across Belize's trade environment.
The development of the system will be undertaken by Concepto SAS, a Uruguay-based technology firm with extensive experience in implementing electronic single window solutions throughout the region. The implementation phase will span 24 months, which commenced with the official vendor kick-off meeting held on July 29, 2026.
The first phase of implementation will integrate five key regulatory agencies: the Customs and Excise Department, the Chief Pharmacist Office, the Supplies Control Unit, the Belize Agricultural Health Authority, and the Belize Fisheries Department. These institutions will work collaboratively to redesign business processes, digitize permit and licensing procedures, and strengthen inter-agency coordination. The Central Executing Unit and the Directorate General for Foreign Trade are coordinating the initiative.
Once operational, the Electronic Single Window is expected to strengthen Belize's competitiveness, support exporters and importers, attract investment, and contribute to sustainable economic growth by making trade faster, more transparent, and more efficient. As implementation progresses, additional border regulatory agencies will be incorporated into the platform, ultimately creating a fully integrated national trade facilitation ecosystem that benefits government, the private sector, and consumers alike.
ENDS
For more information, please contact:
Berisford Codd
Senior Trade Economist
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade
Email: [email protected]

23/07/2026

Huge congratulations to the Directorate General for Foreign Trade’s very own Deputy Director, Tricia Gideon, on being selected as a prestigious Chevening Scholar! 🎓✨

With over a decade of dedicated public service—leading Belize's trade policy, CARICOM integration, and international negotiations—Tricia is now heading to the University of Kent for a Master’s in International Law and International Relations.

Her journey will strengthen Belize's capacity in diplomacy and global trade negotiations. We wish her every success!

18/07/2026

Call for Applications – Project Assistant (LRR-FSA Project)

The Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Conservation seeks a Project Assistant to support the Legislative and Regulatory Review of Belize’s Fisheries Sector to Align with the WTO Fisheries Subsidies Agreement (LRR-FSA).

📍 Location: Belize City
📅 Contract: 18 months, renewable
⏰ Deadline: Friday, July 31, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

Role Highlights:

Provide administrative and coordination support for project activities.

Assist with procurement, financial tracking, and reporting.

Support stakeholder consultations, workshops, and regional meetings.

Minimum Requirements:

Associate Degree in Project Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Natural Resource Management, Maritime Affairs, International Business, or related field (Bachelor’s preferred).

At least two years’ relevant experience.

Strong organizational, communication, and reporting skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office; English fluency required.

📩 Applications must include cover letter, CV, references, academic certificates, Social Security card, and police record. Submit as one PDF file to: [email protected]
Subject line: RE: LRR-FSA Project Assistant – [Applicant’s Full Name]

👉 Full Terms of Reference:
Ministry of Blue Economy & Marine Conservation

13/07/2026

🌍 Now Hiring: Trade Economist III
The Directorate General for Foreign Trade, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, is inviting applications for two (2) vacant posts of Trade Economist III in Belmopan.

If you are passionate about shaping Belize’s trade future, this is your opportunity to:

Analyze global trade data and trends

Support the design and implementation of Belize’s trade policy

Engage with stakeholders to advance national interests

Monitor agreements and assess risks in a dynamic global environment

📌 Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Economics, International Trade, or related field. Strong analytical, communication, and policy skills required. Spanish proficiency is an advantage.

💼 Salary: Government Payscale 16 - $31,529 x 1369 – $57,540 per annum)

📅 Deadline: Submit your Letter of Interest and CV by 3rd August 2026 to: [email protected]

Take the next step in advancing Belize’s trade agenda. Apply today and be part of the team driving our nation’s economic future!

13/07/2026

Belize's Services Sector Continues to Drive Economic Growth 📊

The latest Extended Balance of Payments Services (EBOPS) Snapshot from the Central Bank of Belize highlights the continued strength of Belize's services sector during January–March 2026.

Key highlights include:
✈️ Travel remains the largest contributor, accounting for 68.6% of total net services earnings.

💻 Communication, Computer and Information Services continues to demonstrate strong growth, reflecting the increasing importance of the digital economy.

🤝 Other Business Services remain a steady contributor to Belize's overall services performance.

Overall, Belize recorded BZD $563.2 million in net services earnings for the first quarter of 2026, an increase of 10.8% compared to the same period in 2025 and 36.7% above 2024.

A competitive and resilient services sector plays an important role in supporting trade, investment, employment, and sustainable economic growth.

📌 Source: Central Bank of Belize

08/07/2026

UPDATE ON CARICOM FULL FREE MOVEMENT

Since the implementation of the CARICOM Full Free Movement regime on 1 October 2025, Belize has granted Full Free Movement status to 146 eligible CARICOM nationals.

Arrivals by nationality:
🇧🇧 86 Barbadians
🇻🇨 28 Vincentians
🇩🇲 31 Dominicans

Of these, a total of 9 beneficiaries have registered with the Social Security Board to access services and benefits available under the regime, indicating that they have remained in Belize.

Belizeans registered in other Member States under Full Free Movement:
🇧🇧 13 in Barbados
🇻🇨 1 in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
🇩🇲 0 in Dominica

These figures reflect Belize’s continued participation in advancing regional integration, expanding opportunities for CARICOM nationals, and strengthening connections across our Caribbean community.

Statistics updated: July 2026.

04/07/2026

Happy CARICOM Day! https://www.facebook.com/share/1F5y65qy8Q/

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🇧🇧 The Honourable Errol Walton Barrow, Prime Minister of Barbados
🇬🇾 The Honourable Linden Forbes Sampson Burnham – Prime Minister of Guyana
🇯🇲 The Most Honourable Michael Norman Manley – Prime Minister of Jamaica
🇹🇹 Dr the Honourable Eric Eustace Williams – Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago

🤝As CARICOM celebrates 53 Years of Regional Integration, we honour their enduring legacy and reaffirm our shared commitment to A Community for All.