Press Releases

The Central Bank Governor Kareem Michael hosted a press briefing titled “Central Bank and the Economy,” which provided key insights into trends impacting the economy and highlighted the Central Bank’s efforts to strengthen economic resilience.

Central Bank of Belize Governor Kareem Michael attended the 63rd Bi-Annual Meeting of CARICOM Central Bank Governors hosted by the Central Bank of Barbados, which was held alongside the 55th Annual Monetary Studies Conference .

The Central issues a press release on the new family of currency notes. The new notes will tell unique stories of our country’s rich heritage and will incorporate enhanced security features to combat counterfeiting.

The Central Bank of Belize (CBB), the Office of the Supervisor of Insurance and Private Pensions (OSIPP) and the Financial Services Commission (FSC) announce a new cooperation agreement to strengthen macroprudential surveillance, to mitigate systemic risk and to share information to enable consolidated supervision.

The Central Bank advises the public that its headquarters will close at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, 3 July 2024, due to the threat of Hurricane Beryl. The Bank will resume normal operations on guidance of NEMO.

The Central Bank has withdrawn Practice Direction No. 7, following deliberate negotiation and collaboration with Belize Bank, National Bank, Heritage Bank, and Atlantic Bank.

The Central Bank of Belize assures the public that Belize’s financial system continues to be supported by a stringent regulatory framework and diligent oversight measures that safeguard the interests of depositors.

The High Court of Belize dismissed the challenge to the Registrar of Credit Unions' appointment of an Administrator to St. Francis Xavier Credit Union (SFXCU) and affirmed that the appointment was lawful.

The Central Bank of Belize announces updates on electronic funds transfer (EFT) and instant funds transfer (IFT) transaction charges by domestic banks.

The Central Bank is prevented from implementing PD No. 7, pending the court's hearing and determination of an application for permission to apply for judicial review proceedings.

Central Bank of Belize Governor Kareem Michael attends ECCB's 40th Anniversary Global Conference in collaboration with the Central Banking Autumn Meetings.

The 61st Meeting of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Committee of Central Bank Governors was held Thursday, 2 November to Friday, 3 November 2023, hosted by Bank of Jamaica.

The Governor of the Central Bank of Belize, Mr. Kareem Michael, today addressed the media in a comprehensive press briefing on the role of the Central Bank and the current state of economy.

A new Administrator, Mr. Marlowe Neal, has been appointed to Saint Francis Xavier Credit Union Ltd. , effective 1 September 2023. Mr. Neal replaces the current Administrator, Mr. Martin Marshalleck, who voluntarily relinquished his appointment.

The integration of credit unions in APSSS (the Automated Payment and Securities Settlement System) launches on Monday, 12 June 2023. This integration will enhance the flow of payments among banks and credit unions

The Registrar of Credit Unions advises that the former principals of St. Francis Xavier Credit Union (SFXCU) are not authorised to call any meeting on behalf of SFXCU, and such action is not in accordance with the Credit Unions Act. (Available in Spanish.)

The Registrar of Credit Unions updates the members of St. Francis Xavier Credit Union Limited that the Administrator has reported that the operations of the credit union continue safely and without disruption. (Available in Spanish)

To update the general public on the new appointment of an Administrator at St. Francis Xavier Credit Union.

2022 marks 40 years of Central Bank’s service to the Belizean public. Governor Kareem Michael commissioned this production to document the Central Bank’s contribution to Belize over the past four decades, as told by past and present executives of the Bank

The Central Bank today announced the launch of its new website. “The Central Bank’s website is an important channel to share information and knowledge with the public and other stakeholders,” says Governor Kareem Michael.