The implementation of CARICOM’s Full Free Movement on October 1, 2025, has so far had minimal impact on Belize, with only seven Barbadians arriving in the country during the first week. According to Belize’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Francis Fonseca, two of these arrivals were tourists, while the remaining five were on business trips. None of them expressed intentions to settle in Belize permanently. Minister Fonseca emphasized that the data reflects a controlled and measured response to the new regional agreement, alleviating concerns about potential job competition or resource strain. Historically, fewer than 500 CARICOM nationals under the skilled worker program have resided in Belize annually, further underscoring the limited demographic shift. Belize, alongside Barbados, Dominica, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, has embraced this initiative as a progressive step toward regional integration. The government remains committed to ensuring the policy’s effective and transparent implementation, closely monitoring its outcomes as it unfolds.