By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): Prime Minister John Briceño says Belize’s economy remains strong, pointing to continued economic growth, high employment and hundreds of millions of dollars in public investment.
During his 2026 State of the Nation Address, Briceño declared that “the state of our nation is good” as Belize prepares to celebrate 45 years of Independence.
According to the Prime Minister, the Statistical Institute of Belize’s most recent quarterly report showed economic growth of 5.1 percent.
He also reported an official countrywide employment rate of 98 percent, saying Belizeans are working in record numbers.
Government plans to disburse $324 million in capital investments during the current fiscal year. Briceño said the spending will support major highway upgrades, healthcare programmes, expansion of the National Health Insurance programme, education and citizen security.
The Prime Minister also pointed to Belize’s B minus/B sovereign credit rating with a stable outlook from Standard and Poor’s as evidence of what he described as responsible management of the country’s finances.
Briceño acknowledged, however, that Belize continues to face external vulnerabilities, particularly in agriculture and tourism.
Sugar production has been hit by fusarium disease and the mealybug infestation, while sargassum has affected several of Belize’s leading tourism destinations.
Despite those challenges, Briceño told the nation that Belize remains on an upward economic path.
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