Government & Politics | October 5, 2026
Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of National Defence and Border Security, Retired Major Francis Usher, says claims of a dire food shortage at the Belize Coast Guard is a serious misrepresentation of what is happening on the ground. A report on social media alleges that Coast Guard personnel were
Economy, Banking & Finance | October 5, 2026
The U.S. Department of State has released its 2026 Belize Investment Climate Statement, reporting that Belize’s economy has grown for five consecutive years following the pandemic. The economy expanded by two-point seven percent in 2025, with agriculture, forestry, fishing and construction helping drive that growth. Foreign direct investment also continued
Government & Politics | October 5, 2026
For the past week, the VSU online portal has been unavailable to the public, following the detection of unauthorized access during routine maintenance. The shutdown was announced on September 30, and while Civil Registry and Vital Statistics services have now resumed at offices countrywide, online access remains suspended. Officials had
Government & Politics | October 5, 2026
San Ignacio and Santa Elena Mayor Earl Trapp is calling for an investigation into alleged electoral irregularities in Polling Area 73 ahead of next year’s municipal elections. In a September 29 letter to Chief Elections Officer Josephine Tamai, attorney Darrell Bradley, writing on Trapp’s behalf, requested an audit of the
Government & Politics | October 5, 2026
Public Service Minister Henry Charles Usher has confirmed to Love News that his ministry is working on a salary review for attorneys attached to the Belize Police Department. Usher says, so far, only Assistant Superintendent of Police Stacy Smith has submitted a request for a review of her salary. Henry
Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of National Defence and Border Security, Retired Major Francis Usher, says claims
The Judicial Education Institute of the Senior Courts of Belize has launched a new programme aimed at strengthening professional capacity within the country’s criminal justice system. The Criminal Law Practitioners Programme provides specialised training for attorneys, prosecutors, police prosecutors and
Belize has secured up to twenty million US dollars in financial protection to help the country respond quickly
Government & Politics | October 5, 2026
Government & Politics | October 5, 2026
Government & Politics | October 5, 2026
Government & Politics | October 5, 2026



Belizean cattle producers could see more opportunities in the Mexican market following a new decision by Mexico to
Belize and the United States are celebrating twenty-five years of successfully keeping Belize free of the Mediterranean fruit
Cacao farmers from across southern Belize are being invited to attend the first Annual General Meeting of the
The Government of Belize is stepping up its support to the citrus industry, with thousands of bags of
Twenty-five farmers from Belize River Valley communities received training today in climate-smart corn and peanut production. The session,
Yesterday, government launched the Sugar Smart Cluster Platform at the Escuela Secundaria Técnica México Conference Room in San