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Transforming Rural Communities

May 9, 2022

Delivering access to clean potable water to the rural areas in Belize! #WeAreRuralTransformation

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ILO & Ministry of Labour conducts sensitization workshop on international labour standards reporting for officials in Belize

The workshop aimed to support Belize in fulfilling its annual obligation to report on ratified ILO Conventions.

April 13, 2022

The Ministry of Rural Transformation, Community Development, Labour and Local Government collaborated with the ILO Decent Work Team and Office for the Caribbean in conducting a webinar titl...

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Rural Women Economic Empowerment Project

April 12, 2022

The Rural Women Economic Empowerment Project was launched on April 11, 2022, with the objective of fostering women’s empowerment by developing potential businesses to improve both the economic ...

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DATA FOR NORTHERN VILLAGES FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 28, 2022

March 31, 2022

The Ministry of Rural Transformation is committed to ensuring that all rural areas have access to potable water. This week's data projection focuses on the northern villages and includes:...

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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY

March 8, 2022

On #InternationalWomensDay as we continue to #BreakTheBias our focus is equally on ensuring women's rights and providing them with opportunities to achieve their full potential. E...

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PRESS RELEASE

ESSENTIAL SERVICES ARBITRATION TRIBUNAL DELIVERS RULING ON TRADE DISPUTE

Jan. 27, 2022

Belmopan, January 27, 2022. 6:30 p.m.  Today, the Essential Services Arbitration delivered the following decisions on the trade dispute between the Christian Workers Union and the Por...

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FACTORY INSPECTIONS

Securing the Safety of Workers

Jan. 27, 2022

The Labour Department ensures worker safety by conducting annual Factory Inspections. Securing the safety of all employees and their work environment is a top priority when it comes to decent ...

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Certifying Safety in the Workplace

Factory Inspection - Orange Walk District

Jan. 10, 2022

The Labour Department is tasked with providing a variety of essential services to the public as well as vital functions that contribute to the department's mandate of promoting industrial ...

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Labour Department Staff Recognition

Dec. 8, 2021

Six of our Labour staff have been recognized and congratulated for their hard work and dedication. Our staff at the Ministry of Rural Transformation, Community Development, Labour, and Local G...

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Celebrating The Ministry of Rural Transformation's Achievements

Nov. 29, 2021

The Ministry of Rural Transformation commemorates one year of hard work and dedication in working towards transforming rural communities. The Ministry remains committed to providing high-qua...

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