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Love Staff August 30, 2023 No Comment

French National Found Dead Under Suspicious Circumstances in Cayo District

A French national was found dead in her home on Monday morning in the area
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Love Staff August 30, 2023 No Comment

Man, accused by ex-girlfriend of attempted murder, gives his side

Last night, we told you Ashlie Ruiz, a woman who claimed that the Police in
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Love Staff August 30, 2023 No Comment

Suspected Cocaine Operation Expands: New Plantation Sighted in Remote Toledo

A few newscasts ago, we told you of the cocaine lab found in the south. 
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Love Staff August 30, 2023 No Comment

Fuel Prices Surge Again: Diesel Up by $1.12, Premium Fuel

Belizeans are dealing with yet another increase in the cost of fuel. Effective midnight last
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Love Staff August 30, 2023 No Comment

Opposition Leader Counters Police Commissioner’s Demand for Apology

Leader of the Opposition, Moses Shyne Barrow, has responded to the Police Commissioner, Chester Williams. 
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Love Staff August 30, 2023 No Comment

Joseph Budna charged for misunderstanding in San Ignacio park

Cayo resident, Joseph Budna was in San Ignacio’s Magistrate Court this morning where he was
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Love Staff August 30, 2023 No Comment

Stolen Farm Tractor Recovered After Two Months

Police in Punta Gorda Town have recovered a farm tractor that had been stolen some
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Love Staff August 30, 2023 No Comment

Mayoral Race Rivalry Intensifies: Bernard Wagner and Deputy Allan Pollard

Mayor Bernard Wagner wants to be endorsed as the PUP Mayoral candidate in the upcoming
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Love Staff August 30, 2023 No Comment

UDP’s Mayoral Candidate Begins Campaign: Dr. Nelma Mortis-Jones Shares Vague

As Wagner awaits a response on his possible candidacy in the upcoming elections, Dr Nelma
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Love Staff August 30, 2023 No Comment

Bernard Wagner Responds to UDP Competitor

With the possibility of Bernard Wagner going up against UDP’s Dr. Mortis-Jones, the media did
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Love Staff August 30, 2023 No Comment

Opposition Leader Triumphs in Court Battle Over Voter List Objection

The Leader of the Opposition, Moses Shyne Barrow is celebrating a victory tonight as the
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Love Staff August 30, 2023 No Comment

Miss Universe Makes Brief Visit to Belize, Greeted with Warm

The reigning Miss Universe, R’Bonney Gabriel, made a brief visit to Belize today as the
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Love Staff August 30, 2023 No Comment

Trial of Police Officers Flouting COVID Curfew Ends with Pardoning

The trial of two police officers caught out after curfew during COVID lockdowns, ended today
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Love Staff August 30, 2023 No Comment

Lords Bank Man Fined for Public Intoxication in Belize City

A Lords Bank man was fined today for being drunk in public. Twenty-five-year-old Hilberto Cho
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Love Staff August 30, 2023 No Comment

Belize City Man Granted Bail After Alleged Knife Attack

A Belize City man accused of attacking another man with a knife is out on
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Love Staff August 30, 2023 No Comment

Honduran National Fined and Faces Deportation for Illegal Entry

A Honduran national was fined in court today for an immigration offense. Twenty-nine-year-old Carlos Martinez
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Love Staff August 30, 2023 No Comment

Accused Thief Charged Following Property Damage Case

Twenty-seven-year-old Jermaine Wagner was charged with damage to property just last week, but today he
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Love Staff August 30, 2023 No Comment

City Councillor Sparks Controversy: Deannie Requena’s Allegations Against PIV Gang

City Councillor Deannie Requena came under some scrutiny this week after she posted on social
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Love Staff August 30, 2023 No Comment

Belize City Council’s Diverse Initiatives: Mayor Highlights Multifaceted Approach

While the Belize City Council mandate surrounds mainly infrastructural works, Mayor Bernard Wagner has been
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Love Staff August 30, 2023 No Comment

September Celebrations in Dangriga: Calendar Launches with Exciting Events

The September celebrations calendar for Dangriga Town was officially launched today.  We join Correspondent Harry
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Love Staff August 30, 2023 No Comment

Belize City Council Supports Education: Donates Supplies to Inner-City Schools

Today, the Belize City Council donated essential supplies to primary schools from across the city,
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Love Staff August 30, 2023 No Comment

Long-Term Drought Predicted for Belize and other Caribbean countries

A long-term drought is being forecast for Belize and several other Caribbean countries. According to
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Love Staff August 29, 2023 No Comment

Mother and Children’s Terrifying Ordeal: Diesel Attack by Estranged Boyfriend

A mother of three is living in fear and uncertainty after her estranged boyfriend doused
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Love Staff August 29, 2023 No Comment

BNTU President Faces Controversy Amid Allegations and US Department of

Ruth Guerra-Shoman – she is the current President of the Belize National Teachers Union (BNTU)
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Love Staff August 29, 2023 No Comment

Ombudsman’s Report Reveals Budget Concerns and Record Complaints

The Office of the Ombudsman has released its report for the period, February 15 to
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Love Staff August 29, 2023 No Comment

Real Estate Agent Detained for Questioning in Connection to Ricardo

Reports to our newsroom indicate that Frik de Meyere has been detained by the Police
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Love Staff August 29, 2023 No Comment

Oceana’s Petition Verification Moves to Attorney General’s Office

Yesterday, we told you of Oceana’s appeal to the government to have the over twenty
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Love Staff August 29, 2023 No Comment

Belize Investment Summit 2023 Set to Kick Off with Prime

The Investment Summit 2023 will officially open tomorrow at the Grand Caribe Resort on Ambergris
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Love Staff August 29, 2023 No Comment

Police Commissioner Addresses Crime Situation in Belize for July and

The crime rate in Belize has been a discussion that never gets old.  The topic
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Love Staff August 29, 2023 No Comment

Lack of parental discipline a contributing factor of crime says

As the Police Commissioner presented the recent stats on crime, he also harped on the
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Love Staff August 29, 2023 No Comment

Robbery at Lakers Mini Mart Leaves Store Owner and Child

Three young men on bicycles carried out a robbery at Lakers Mini Mart on Lawrence
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Love Staff August 29, 2023 No Comment

Belize City Shooting Victim Undergoes Surgery After Targeted Attack

A young man was shot in Belize City this morning, and is currently receiving treatment
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Love Staff August 29, 2023 No Comment

Speaker Valerie Woods Discusses Her Role Amid Accusations of Bias

Speaker of the House, Valerie Woods – she is most times seen refereeing the elected
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Love Staff August 29, 2023 No Comment

Speaker of the House of Representatives clarifies that she can’t

Area Representative for Queen’s Square, Denise Sista B Barrow, has been consistently absent from the
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Love Staff August 29, 2023 No Comment

Senate President Carolyn Trench-Sandiford Expresses Concerns Over Senate Language

Joining the Speaker of the House on The Morning Show on Monday was the President
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Love Staff August 29, 2023 No Comment

Police Commissioner Calls for Apology After Opposition Leader’s Criticism

Commissioner of Police has taken offence at what he has termed as disrespectful comments that
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Love Staff August 29, 2023 No Comment

Back to School Expo Focuses on Non-Communicable Diseases

A Back to School Expo was held today at the Belmopan Civic Center.  The expo
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Love Staff August 29, 2023 No Comment

Mexican National Deported After Failing to Adhere to Employment Permit

Thirty-one-year-old Mexican national Javier Martinez was charged with an immigration offense yesterday, but was back
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Love Staff August 29, 2023 No Comment

Two Men Remanded on Firearms-Related Charges

Two Belize City men were arraigned today, jointly charged with firearms-related offenses.  Twenty-five-year-old, Elden Flowers
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Love Staff August 29, 2023 No Comment

Man Sentenced to Prison for Possession of Stolen Motorcycle

A man reportedly caught in possession of a stolen motorcycle  Forty-two-year-old David Gregorio appeared in
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Love Staff August 29, 2023 No Comment

Taxi Driver Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking, Clearing Passenger of

A taxi driver and his passenger were jointly charged with drug trafficking today, but the
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Love Staff August 29, 2023 No Comment

BDF Soldier to Face Trial for Assaulting Police Officers and

Twenty-six-year-old Belize Defense Force soldier Freddy Grijalva is set to appear in court in October
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Love Staff August 29, 2023 No Comment

People’s Constitution Commission Holds Information Session for Teachers in Corozal

The People’s Constitution Commission held the first of a series of information sessions planned for
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Love Staff August 29, 2023 No Comment

Belize’s Self-Sufficiency in Corn Helps Control Meat Costs

Belize is among the top countries who do not have to import corn.  Minister of
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Love Staff August 29, 2023 No Comment

Belize’s Beef Production Eliminates the Need for Imports

Another plus for Belize when it comes to imports, Minister Abelardo Mai, indicated that there
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Love Staff August 29, 2023 No Comment

Ministry of Agriculture Analyzes Local Goods Production for Cost Reduction

The Ministry of Agriculture recently completed an informal analysis on the goods produced in Belize. 
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Love Staff August 29, 2023 No Comment

World Bank Vice President Visits Belize to Discuss Agriculture Support

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise conducted a field visit in Valley of
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Love Staff August 29, 2023 No Comment

Ministry of Agriculture Conducts Coconut Tree Management Training for Farmers

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security, and Enterprise has completed several training sessions for coconut
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Love Staff August 28, 2023 No Comment

Belize Investment Summit 2023: Unlocking Opportunities with Keynote Speaker Ivan

Come Wednesday the 2nd Belize Investment Summit will be officially opened at the Grand Caribe
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Love Staff August 28, 2023 No Comment

Oceana Demands Progress on Offshore Oil Referendum 67 Days After

It has been sixty seven days since Oceana delivered the petition signatures to the Governor
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Love Staff August 28, 2023 No Comment

Belize City on Edge After Street Figure’s Murder Sparks Retaliation

Tonight, police are gearing up for possible retaliation after a known street figure was killed
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Love Staff August 28, 2023 No Comment

Belize City Resident Attacked, Stabbed, and Shot in Brazen Home

A man was attacked, stabbed, and shot inside his home last night in Belize City
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Love Staff August 28, 2023 No Comment

Police Intercept Cache of Weapons and Ammo at Port of

Last week, the police intercepted a cache of weapons and ammunition, but who were the
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Love Staff August 28, 2023 No Comment

Former Belize Defense Force Soldier Charged with Attempted Murder

A former soldier of the Belize Defense Force is behind bars after he was charged
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Love Staff August 28, 2023 No Comment

Hit-and-Run Tragedy Claims Life of Belize City Man

A Belize City man lost his life over the weekend after being severely injured during
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Love Staff August 28, 2023 No Comment

Tragic Discovery: Missing Teenager Found Dead Near Southern Long Caye

A teenager from Northern Belize who was reported missing in last week was found dead
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Love Staff August 28, 2023 No Comment

Chaotic Brawl Erupts in Naybaz Store in Southern Belize

Over the weekend, several persons received injuries during a no-holds brawl inside a Naybaz store
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Love Staff August 28, 2023 No Comment

Integrity Innovation Lab Partners to Fight Corruption in Belize Government

The Love Foundation, the US Embassy, and the Accountability Lab have partnered to improve accountability
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Love Staff August 28, 2023 No Comment

Belize Coast Guard Net Zero Team takes first place in

The Belize Tourism Board/Love Sea Kayak Challenge concluded yesterday in Coroazl Town after six days
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Love Staff August 28, 2023 No Comment

Competency-Based Learning Implemented in Belize Primary Schools

Hundreds of students returned to the classroom this morning and are now being taught using
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Love Staff August 24, 2023 No Comment

Belize Police Successfully Recover Missing M4 Commando Rifle from BDF

An intense operation by the Belize Police Department has led to the recovery of the
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Love Staff August 24, 2023 No Comment

Cocaine Lab Uncovered in Southern Belize: Investigation Underway

As the Police made progress in recovering the stolen BDF rifle, there is another serious
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Love Staff August 24, 2023 No Comment

Nearly 30 gang members to be released from custody after

Almost thirty gang members will be back on the streets of Belize City tomorrow after
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Love Staff August 24, 2023 No Comment

Belizean Man Plans to Sue Government Over SOE Violation

A Belize City man is gearing up to sue the government for what his attorney
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Love Staff August 24, 2023 No Comment

Concerns Mount Over Minors’ Involvement in Gangs in Belize

While the SOE didn’t target any minors, there is a concern surrounding the involvement of
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Love Staff August 24, 2023 No Comment

Belize and Mexico Collaborate to Combat Rising Crime and Drug

Missing rifle; suspected cartel hires, and a cocaine lab – with the level of crime
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Love Staff August 24, 2023 No Comment

Joseph Budna Challenges Police Commissioner’s Version of Teen’s Murder

Last night, Joseph Budna went public on a local newscast, and rejected the Police Commissioner’s
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Love Staff August 24, 2023 No Comment

Investigators are probing into whether businessman Ricardo Borjas was killed

Investigators are probing into whether businessman Ricardo Borjas was killed for his involvement in an
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Love Staff August 24, 2023 No Comment

Residents of Armenia Village Fall Victim to US Visa Scam

Several residents of Armenia Village, Cayo District, were alleged victims of a scam by a
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Love Staff August 24, 2023 No Comment

Price Monitoring Team Cracks Down on Price Hikes in Belize

Earlier this week, we told you that the price monitoring team from the Ministry of
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Love Staff August 24, 2023 No Comment

Clarifying Goods Markup: Belize Controller of Supplies Explains

Love News followed up on the concerns of the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry. 
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Love Staff August 24, 2023 No Comment

Belize Government Begins Price Gouging Monitoring Efforts

A team from government’s Supplies and Control were out in the fields today to begin
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Love Staff August 24, 2023 No Comment

Vegetable Interdiction Unit Aims to Protect Local Farmers in Belize

Another recent move being made by the government in addressing price controls and consumer protection
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Love Staff August 24, 2023 No Comment

US Embassy Launches Academy for Women Entrepreneurs in Belize

The US Embassy launched its inaugural Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Program, a global U.S.
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Love Staff August 23, 2023 No Comment

Taiwan Loses Central American Parliamentary Status to China Amidst Diplomatic

Taiwan, a close friend and ally of Belize, is facing some challenges as several countries
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Love Staff August 23, 2023 No Comment

UDP Deputy Chairman’s comments on Taiwan not the position of

In related news, a few weeks back we reported on the attack on Taiwan, by
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Love Staff August 23, 2023 No Comment

Belize Achieves Soybean Self-Sufficiency, Saving Millions in Imports

Belize no longer has the need to import soybeans.  The announcement places another feather in
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Love Staff August 23, 2023 No Comment

Blue Creek Group Constructs Soybean Plant

And, while the production is in abundance, a group from Blue Creek has taken things
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Love Staff August 23, 2023 No Comment

Belize Minister Advocates for Gender Equality at Commonwealth Meeting

Minister of Human Development, Dolores Balderamos-Garcia has wrapped up her business trip in the Bahamas
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Love Staff August 23, 2023 No Comment

Investigation Continues into Shooting of Minor and Joseph Budna

As a follow up to recent criminal investigations, Love News has confirmed that the minor
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Love Staff August 23, 2023 No Comment

Suspected sicarios detained on Monday released into Min. of Immigration’s

Love News has been reliably informed that Police have detained five more Mexicans.  We understand
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Love Staff August 23, 2023 No Comment

Government Works to Resolve Constitutional Issues in Sugar Industry Act

The court ruling that several portions of the Sugar Industry Act was unconstitutional remains an
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Love Staff August 23, 2023 No Comment

Elmer Nah’s Case Adjourned as Special Prosecutor is Sought

Elmer Nah’s case in the Belmopan High Court was adjourned until October when he appeared
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Love Staff August 23, 2023 No Comment

Belize Tourism Board Sponsors Prize in BBC Wildlife Photography Awards

The Belize Tourism Board is sponsoring one of the prizes for the British Broadcasting Corporation
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Love Staff August 23, 2023 No Comment

Belize Government Collaborates with CABEI to Benefit Fisheries Sector

The Government of Belize held a meeting this week with the Central American Bank for
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Love Staff August 23, 2023 No Comment

Opposition Leader’s Shadow Cabinet Active Behind Closed Doors

In April last year, the Leader of the Opposition, Moses “Shyne” Barrow, formed a shadow
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Love Staff August 23, 2023 No Comment

Opposition Leader Stands by Criticism of Speaker of the House

Another issue on the table with the opposition leader was his disrespect to the Speaker
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Love Staff August 23, 2023 No Comment

Belize Ministry of Agriculture Boosts Local Fruit Production

Recent weeks have seen the Ministry of Agriculture working with various local small farmers in
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Love Staff August 23, 2023 No Comment

Dangriga Partners with CABEI for Town Development and Climate Resilience

The Culture Capital, Dangriga, hopes to improve its tourism product and bolster the town’s resiliency
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Love Staff August 23, 2023 No Comment

George Gabb Award Winner Carl Gordon Showcases Wood Sculptures in

The work of this year’s recipient of the George Gabb Award for Visual Art, Carl
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Love Staff August 23, 2023 No Comment

Belizean Volleyball Athlete Seeks Public Support for U.S. Education

A promising Belizean athlete is seeking the public’s assistance to fulfill his dream of making
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Love Staff August 23, 2023 No Comment

Taiwan Partners with Toledo Cocoa Growers Association to Empower Rural

The Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) has partnered with the Toledo Cocoa Growers
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Love Staff August 23, 2023 No Comment

Commonwealth Youth Leaders Collaborate to Address Climate Change

Youths from the fifty-six commonwealth nations are banding together to fight climate change. The Commonwealth
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Love Staff August 22, 2023 No Comment

Belize Lotteries Commission Boosts MegaBingo Jackpot Amid Boledo Uncertainty

The return of the Boledo is still in limbo after the government nationalized the game,
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Love Staff August 22, 2023 No Comment

Price Gouging Task Force Gears Up for Store Price Monitoring

Members of the Price Gouging Task Force will be out later this week to begin
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Love Staff August 22, 2023 No Comment

Salary Review for Social Workers Underway to Increase Wages

A review of salaries for social workers across the country is currently underway.  The move
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Love Staff August 22, 2023 No Comment

Ministry of Health and PAHO Team Up to Combat Counterfeit

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has established a task force in partnership with the
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Love Staff August 22, 2023 No Comment

Mystery Surrounds Discovery of Motionless Man by Macal River in

Police in the Cayo District were called out to an area where a man was
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Love Staff August 22, 2023 No Comment

Skeletal Remains with Gunshot Wounds Found Near Belize-Guatemala Border

Police further out west are investigating the murder of a man whose body was found
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Love Staff August 22, 2023 No Comment

Former Chairman of Armenia Village Dies in Belmopan Road Traffic

A resident of Armenia Village, Cayo District, lost his life last night in a road
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