Belize is making significant strides in its mission to provide universal access to electricity and clean water, with only 22 villages remaining without power and 15 lacking running water. Recent developments include the addition of solar installations in Otoxha and Mabil Ha, two communities now benefiting from the government’s renewable energy initiatives. Valentino Shal, CEO of the Ministry of Rural Transformation, emphasized the ongoing progress, stating, ‘We keep ticking off the boxes when it comes to electricity.’ The national effort aims to ensure that all villages are connected to essential utilities by 2030. Water access is also expanding, with most of the remaining unserved villages located in the Toledo District and one in Corozal awaiting connection. Shal reaffirmed the government’s commitment, declaring, ‘By 2030, everybody in Belize will have running water.’ This initiative underscores Belize’s dedication to improving the quality of life for its citizens through sustainable infrastructure development.