Posted: Thursday, June 12, 2025. 6:57 am CST.
By Horace Palacio: Let’s get something straight: we’re not waiting for opportunity anymore. We’re living in it. This is the best time in history to be Belizean—not because someone handed us anything, but because the tools of success are finally in our hands.
Want proof? You don’t need to migrate to succeed. You can stay right here in Belize and build global income, global brands, and global impact.
You speak English? That’s already your biggest weapon. English is the language of the internet, of international business, of content creation. Belize is one of the only countries in Central America with English as the official language. That means Belizeans are uniquely positioned to tap into remote work markets most of our neighbors can’t even enter.
Right now, Belizeans can earn USD doing freelance jobs on platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, and Freelancer.com. Skills like graphic design, virtual assistance, writing, customer service, and even basic data entry are in demand. Don’t have experience? There are thousands of free YouTube tutorials to learn. No excuses.
You have a smartphone? Great. You can start dropshipping with Shopify or sell handmade products on Etsy. Artists can sell digital designs, photographers can sell stock images, and anyone with good taste and hustle can flip Belizean-made crafts for an international audience.
You can be a content creator, too. There are Belizeans quietly building TikTok and YouTube channels around food, farming, culture, and comedy. Some are making hundreds—others, thousands—just by showing daily life in Belize. Global audiences crave authenticity. You have it. Film it. Post it. Monetize it.
Teachers? You can tutor online for students in the U.S., China, or Europe using platforms like Cambly, Preply, or Outschool. Musicians? Distribute your music globally with DistroKid. Developers? Code from the jungle and still land Silicon Valley contracts. Farmers? Package your product with a brand and sell direct-to-consumer online.
Want to get into tech? There are free coding bootcamps like freeCodeCamp or The Odin Project. You can learn how to build websites, apps, or software without paying a cent. Belizeans have never had this kind of access before. If you’re between jobs or out of school, this is your window.
The cost of living in Belize is still relatively low—use that to your advantage. People in New York need $5,000 a month just to breathe. You can live well here on half that, and use your time to build something real.
This era isn’t just the best because of what we have—it’s the best because of what we’re no longer limited by. You don’t need a visa to access the internet. You don’t need approval to start a brand. You don’t need permission to build.
You just need initiative.
Belizeans aren’t behind—we’re just one mindset shift away from catching up and cashing in.
This is the era. The tools are here. The world is open.
So now what?
Will you scroll past or will you start?
The views expressed in this article are those of the author, Horace Palacio, and do not necessarily reflect the views or editorial stance of Breaking Belize News.
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Let’s get something straight: we’re not waiting for opportunity anymore. We’re living in it. This is the best time in history to be Belizean—not because someone handed us anything, but because the tools of success are finally in our hands.
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