BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC—The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), the Government of the United Kingdom (UK), and the Government of Belize on Thursday announced the successful completion of the Philip Goldson Highway and Remate Bypass upgrade in Belize. This is a significant milestone in the Bank’s and the UK’s longstanding partnership with the Government and people of Belize.
At the Inauguration Ceremony, Therese Turner Jones, Vice President of Operations (Ag) at CDB, emphasized the transformative impact of the” Philip Goldson Highway and Remate Bypass upgrade. This project, completed at a cost of US$46 million, will significantly improve the community’s access to employment, education, healthcare, and social and recreational activities, enhancing their quality of life.
Act” ng British Commissioner to Belize Kate Reynolds, speaking on behalf of the UK Government, which provided a substantial US$20 million in grant funding for this project, expressed pride in this achievement under the flagship UK Caribbean Infrastructure Fund (UKCIF). She highlighted the project projects on road safety and its contribution to a more climate-resilient and safer road, enhancing connectivity, efficiency, and accessibility from Belize City to the Mexican border.
Prime Minister of Belize John Briceño, in his keynote address, highlighted the significance and impact of this initiative on his constituents.
This project, launched in 2022, has significantly upgraded 125 kilometers of BelizeBelize’snetwork, benefiting approximately 45,000 residents from Corozal, Orange Walk, and other northern communities.
CDB is a steadfast supporter of Belize Belize, providing over US$554 million in funding across agriculture, forestry, fishing, manufacturing, tourism, water, transportation, housing, health and sanitation, energy, and education.
The Bank’sBank’stment to BelizeBelize’sopment is further demonstrated by the recent approval of US$34.5 million for the upgrade of the George Price Highway from Belize City to Hattieville. This project, expected to significantly contribute to the socio-economic development of urban and suburban communities, will enhance access to essential services such as schools, health facilities, and administrative services, further improving the quality of life for the residents.
The Philip Goldson Highway and Remate Bypass Upgrading project is the second infrastructure project to be completed in Belize under the UKCIF. It joins the Coastal Plain Highway, which was officially inaugurated in July 2023 and benefited from US$34 million in grant funding from the UK Government.
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