Caribbean Week in New York: Caribbean tourism leaders opened Caribbean Week 2026 in Manhattan, with Belize expected among regional representatives, as ministers push for stronger connectivity, resilience, and a unified Caribbean tourism voice. Hurricane readiness: With the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season starting June 1, Belize meteorologists and NEMO urged early preparation, noting El Niño may reduce storm formation but warmer seas could still fuel impacts; Cabinet also approved hurricane and transport measures. Marine protection enforcement: Belize Coast Guard intercepted a Honduran fishing vessel near Gladden Spit, detaining three men after drone spotting in a protected spawning area, in a multi-agency push to curb illegal fishing. Sargassum-to-value in Belize: Black in Marine Science and the Black Fiber & Textile Network partnered with Belize’s Bloom to Business to train locals to collect and process harmful sargassum into sustainable textiles. Climate-resilient health planning: PAHO is supporting Belize’s Health National Adaptation Plan to make healthcare systems more proactive against climate shocks. Reforestation momentum: Greening Belize Initiative partners expanded reforestation in Toledo, distributing thousands of trees and improving coordination for biodiversity and climate resilience. Community health boost: A new Duck Run polyclinic and hurricane shelter improved access for six rural communities, supported by EU and IOM under a resilience and integration initiative. Marine science + textiles: The Belize sargassum program links community collection with marine science and regenerative textile innovation, aiming for both environmental cleanup and local jobs. Protected-area ranger support: Friends for Conservation and Development relocated its ranger base near Guacamallo bridge to strengthen research in Chiquibul National Park and Mountain Pine Ridge.