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January 30, 2026 No Comment

Man Shot Dead at Corozal Hotel, Police Probe Possible Drug

Police in northern Belize are investigating a fatal shooting that left one man dead in
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January 30, 2026 No Comment

Former BTL Workers Protest, Demand Severance Pay

Earlier today, members of the Belize Communications Workers for Justice staged a protest in front
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January 30, 2026 No Comment

Police Officer Charged With Murder in Ladyville Killing

Police have confirmed a significant breakthrough in the investigation into the murder of Shackkeem Ferguson,
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January 30, 2026 No Comment

KHMH Responds After Reports of Three Infant Deaths

Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital Authority is responding to growing public concern following reports of three
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January 30, 2026 No Comment

Kareem Musa Acknowledges Political Risks in BTL Acquisition

Minister of Immigration and Area Representative for Caribbean Shores Kareem Musa is weighing in on
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January 30, 2026 No Comment

BSI Launches Packaged Sugar for Local Market

Belize’s sugar industry is entering a new phase of local market engagement as Belize Sugar
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January 30, 2026 No Comment

Immigration Mobile Clinic Headed to Houston in February

Belizeans living in the United States will soon have direct access to essential immigration services,
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January 30, 2026 No Comment

Classroom Assault Video Sparks Outcry in San Pedro

A troubling incident of alleged bullying is drawing concern on the island after a video
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January 30, 2026 No Comment

Kareem Musa Says Community Funds Fully Accounted For

The use of community development funds is once again under public scrutiny after a Freedom
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January 30, 2026 No Comment

Free Legal Clinic to Offer Community Support

Residents seeking accessible legal guidance will soon have an opportunity to receive professional support through
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January 30, 2026 No Comment

Belize City Man to Return to Court in Fatal Traffic

A Belize City resident charged in connection with a fatal traffic incident is expected to
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January 30, 2026 No Comment

Bullet Tree Falls Opens Newly Rehabilitated Community Center

The village of Bullet Tree Falls is celebrating a major boost to its community infrastructure
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January 30, 2026 No Comment

Belize Marks 50 Years of “Roots” With African-Themed Art Exhibit

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Alex Haley’s landmark novel, Roots: The Saga of an
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January 28, 2026 No Comment

Hydro Belize IPO Gains Regional Spotlight After Oversubscription

Belize’s growing profile in regional finance was on display this week after the country’s Hydro
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January 28, 2026 No Comment

Kareem Musa Says Protest Shows Democracy Is Alive in Belize

Government Minister Kareem Musa has described yesterday’s protest as further proof that democracy remains alive
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January 28, 2026 No Comment

Cabinet Staying Silent on Proposed BTL Acquisition of Smart

Minister of Immigration, Governance and Labour, Kareem Musa, says Cabinet has been deliberately reserved in
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January 28, 2026 No Comment

Former Prime Minister Dean Barrow Addresses Legal Implications of BTL’s

In continuing the matter of the legality of a monopoly in the telecommunication sector, the
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January 28, 2026 No Comment

Dean Barrow Responds to Criticism Over Panton Ashcroft Yacht Meeting

Former Prime Minister and former leader of the United Democratic Party, Dean Barrow, has weighed
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January 28, 2026 No Comment

Belize Engages ILO to Strengthen Labour Market and Worker Protections

The Ministry of Immigration, Governance and Labour has begun formal engagement with the International Labour
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January 28, 2026 No Comment

St. John’s Credit Union Opens New Headquarters in Belize City

St. John’s Credit Union officially opened its new headquarters this morning on Buttonwood Bay Boulevard
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January 28, 2026 No Comment

Punta Gorda Begins First Property Revaluation in 18 Years

The Punta Gorda Town Council has begun a long overdue re-evaluation of properties within the
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January 28, 2026 No Comment

Roadside Memorials to Be Removed as George Price Highway Works

The Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing is advising the public that roadside signs and
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January 28, 2026 No Comment

COBEC Marks 33 Years With Annual College Fair at UB

The Consortium for Belize Educational Cooperation, known as COBEC, today marked 33 years of promoting
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January 28, 2026 No Comment

Police Seek Public Help After Attempted Robbery at City Bus

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying individuals captured on surveillance footage in connection
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January 28, 2026 No Comment

Ladyville Man Jailed After Assaulting Aunt During Family Dispute

A Ladyville resident is behind bars after being convicted of harming his own aunt during
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January 28, 2026 No Comment

Man Gets Suspended Sentence for Stealing Coconuts in Belize City

The Magistrate’s Court today imposed a suspended sentence on 20-year-old David Lamb, who pleaded guilty
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January 28, 2026 No Comment

Immigration Ministry Urges Amnesty Applicants to Check Status Before Deadline

The Ministry of Immigration has announced the completion of the adjudication process for its recent
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January 28, 2026 No Comment

Sea Cucumber Fishery Closed From February to July

The Government of Belize, through the Fisheries Department, has announced the annual closure of the
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January 28, 2026 No Comment

Belizean Author Launches Nostalgic Memoir Laugh Out Loud Belize

A wave of laughter and nostalgia swept through Queen Street today with the official launch
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January 27, 2026 No Comment

Barrow Warns BTL-SMART Deal Could Backfire on Government

Former Prime Minister Dean Barrow is cautioning the Briceño administration that moving on the proposed
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January 27, 2026 No Comment

Former Prime Minister Dean Barrow weighs in on the BTL

In addition to weighing in on the political aspect of the acquisition should it be
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January 27, 2026 No Comment

Protest at BTL Turns Confrontational as Crowd Breaches Compound

Tensions boiled over in Belize City today as a protest against a proposed business acquisition
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January 27, 2026 No Comment

BTL Condemns Unlawful Trespassing During Protest at Headquarters

Belize Telemedia Limited, BTL, has issued a strong condemnation of what it describes as unlawful
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January 27, 2026 No Comment

UDP Senator Steps In to Stop Further Breach at BTL

As tensions escalated during today’s protest at the Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL) compound, one opposition
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January 27, 2026 No Comment

UDP’s Tracy Panton Vows Continued Fight Against BTL-SMART Acquisition

Moments after tensions eased outside the Belize Telemedia Limited compound, Leader of the Opposition Tracy
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January 27, 2026 No Comment

NTUCB Raises Safety Concerns for Workers During BTL Protest

In the height of the protest on the BTL compound, concerns also heightened over the
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January 27, 2026 No Comment

Former BTL Employees Renew Calls for Unpaid Severance

Amid today’s heightened political and union activity outside Belize Telemedia Limited, former BTL employees also
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January 27, 2026 No Comment

PSU President Warns Worker Frustration Could Escalate

Speaking at today’s protest outside BTL’s headquarters, PSU President Dean Flowers confirmed the union’s support
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January 27, 2026 No Comment

Patrick Faber Says UDP Will Oppose BTL Deal

As opposition resistance to the proposed acquisition of SMART by Belize Telemedia Limited continues, senior
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January 27, 2026 No Comment

Independent Senators and Evangelicals Reject BTL-SMART Deal

The opposition to the proposed acquisition of Speednet (SMART) by Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL) continued
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January 27, 2026 No Comment

Government Launches Prequalification for Large-Scale Solar Projects

The Government of Belize has announced the start of a prequalification process for companies interested
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January 27, 2026 No Comment

Belize City Youth Council Members Begin Exchange in Florida

Some sixteen months ago, Belize City Mayor Bernard Wagner publicly outlined a vision to expand
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January 27, 2026 No Comment

Fire Destroys Home in Corozal, Occupant Left With Nothing

A small wooden structure was completely destroyed by fire this morning on Turtle Lane in
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January 27, 2026 No Comment

San Pedro Teacher Jailed for Sexual Assault of Students

A 47-year-old teacher from San Pedro Town has been sentenced to 18 months imprisonment after
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January 27, 2026 No Comment

The Belize Port Authority (BPA) issues clarification on the presence

The Belize Port Authority (BPA) has issued a clarification regarding the presence of a foreign
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January 27, 2026 No Comment

Galen University Explores Academic Partnership With US Based Anderson University

Galen University is exploring new opportunities for international academic collaboration following a meeting held today
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January 26, 2026 No Comment

NTUCB Votes Against Proposed BTL–SMART Acquisition

The National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) has voted against the proposed acquisition of
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January 26, 2026 No Comment

PUC Declines NTUCB Request for Meeting on BTL Acquisition

The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has declined a request from the National Trade Union Congress
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January 26, 2026 No Comment

Former BTL Workers Demand Severance Before SMART Acquisition Proceeds

As the unions are taking votes on the BTL proposed acquisition, the Belize Communications Workers
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January 26, 2026 No Comment

BTL Employees Vote in Favor of Proposed Acquisition

Members of the Belize Communication Workers Union (BCWU) have voted in favor of the proposed
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January 26, 2026 No Comment

Senator Chanona Calls for Stronger Public Consultation in National Decisions

Senator Janelle Chanona, the Senate representative for Non-Governmental Organizations, is urging stronger and more meaningful
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January 26, 2026 No Comment

Health Ministry Rejects Claims Platelet Shortage Caused Newborn’s Death

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has moved to clarify public concerns surrounding the death
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January 26, 2026 No Comment

Agriculture Minister Meets Stann Creek Farmers on Cooperative Development

Minister of Agriculture Rodwell Ferguson met with local farmers from Dangriga and Hopkins as part
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January 26, 2026 No Comment

Collet Immigration Mobile Clinic Draws Strong Community Turnout

Residents of the Collet constituency turned out in encouraging numbers this weekend as the Collet
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January 26, 2026 No Comment

Government Launches Million Tree Initiative to Boost Climate Resilience

The Government of Belize has officially launched a major national reforestation drive aimed at strengthening
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January 26, 2026 No Comment

Belize Coast Guard and BDF Set for Change of Command

Two major military change of command ceremonies are scheduled for Thursday with leadership transitions taking
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January 26, 2026 No Comment

British Army Training Unit Belize Marks Change of Command

Meanwhile, the British Army Training Support Unit Belize (BATSUB) has officially marked a change of
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January 26, 2026 No Comment

Third Suspect Charged in Mark Gabourel Murder Case

Police have laid another charge in connection with the murder of Mark Anthony Gabourel, which
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January 26, 2026 No Comment

Police Probe Two Connected Fatal Shootings in Ladyville

Police are investigating two fatal shootings in Ladyville on Sunday, January 25, 2026, which they
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January 26, 2026 No Comment

Police Dismiss Reports Missing Canadian National Found Dead

Police have dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that missing Canadian national Alfred Gottfried
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January 26, 2026 No Comment

Armed Men Posing as Police Attempt to Rob Medina’s House

Police are investigating an attempted burglary at Medina’s House of Jewelry , located at the
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January 26, 2026 No Comment

Government Settles Out of Court With Businessman Aaron Wilson

Businessman Aaron Wilson says the Government of Belize has settled out of court with him
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January 26, 2026 No Comment

National Sports Council Unveils New Athlete Development Structure

The National Sport Council has introduced a new organizational structure aimed at identifying and nurturing
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January 26, 2026 No Comment

New Punta Gorda Visitor Center Opens to Boost Tourism in

A new visitor center has officially opened in Punta Gorda Town, a project realized through
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January 23, 2026 No Comment

Chamber Calls for Broad Consultations on Proposed BTL–Speednet Deal

The Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) is calling for a transparent and inclusive
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January 23, 2026 No Comment

Senate Sends Powers and Privileges Bill to Committee After Failing

For the first time in the post-COVID era, the Senate met virtually today to consider
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January 23, 2026 No Comment

Belize Says Diplomatic Protests Reflect Seriousness of Border Claims

While tensions in the Sarstoon area have eased in recent months, there have been numerous
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January 23, 2026 No Comment

Sarteneja Unveils $2.2 Million Rehabilitated Water System

Residents of Sarteneja Village, Corozal District, now have access to a significantly improved and more
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January 23, 2026 No Comment

Man Awaiting Third Murder Trial Acquitted After No-Case Ruling

A 19-year-old man, already acquitted of a previous murder and now awaiting trial for a
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January 23, 2026 No Comment

Prime Minister, BNTU Mourn Passing of Union Leader George Frazer

The Office of the Prime Minister has extended condolences on the passing of lifelong educator
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January 23, 2026 No Comment

Senior Courts to Swear In New Criminal and Civil Mediators

The Senior Courts of Belize will on February 20, swear in a new cohort of
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January 23, 2026 No Comment

Security Guard Identified as Victim in Lords Bank Warehouse Shooting

Darwin Valerio is the victim of the fatal early morning shooting at the Belize Water
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January 23, 2026 No Comment

Man Pleads Guilty to Harm, Remains in Custody After Escape

Freddy Vasquez remains in police custody following his arraignment in the Belize City Magistrate’s Court
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January 23, 2026 No Comment

Construction Worker Remanded After Failing to Meet Bail Conditions

Thirty-seven-year-old Lionel Palacio is spending the night on remand at the Belize Central Prison after
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January 22, 2026 No Comment

Government Wins High Court Case Over Unlicensed Tourism Village Pharmacies

The Government of Belize has secured a major legal victory in the High Court after
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January 22, 2026 No Comment

Cayo Mechanic Charged With Double Murder in Hummingbird Highway Killings

Police have formally arrested and charged a mechanic of the Cayo District in connection with
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January 22, 2026 No Comment

Kareem Musa Says Scrapped Guns and Gang Court Was Missed

Minister of Home Affairs Kareem Musa has expressed regret over the cancellation of the proposed
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January 22, 2026 No Comment

Belize and Guatemala Reaffirm Commitment to Peace at OAS Border

Belize and Guatemala today reaffirmed their shared commitment to peace, dialogue, and cooperation following an
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January 22, 2026 No Comment

Border Cards Easing Early Crossings for Guatemalan Students, Says Immigration

Minister of Home Affairs Kareem Musa has highlighted the success of border crossing cards currently
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January 22, 2026 No Comment

High Court Hears Bid to Strike Out Budna Claim Against

An application was heard in the High Court today seeking to strike out a claim
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January 22, 2026 No Comment

Musa Backs PM Call for PC Pou to Take Claims

Former Minister of Home Affairs Kareem Musa has echoed Prime Minister John Briceño’s blunt message
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January 22, 2026 No Comment

Kareem Musa Says Telecom Consolidation Needed Amid Rising Competition

Minister of Home Affairs Kareem Musa has weighed in on the proposed Belize Telemedia Limited
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January 22, 2026 No Comment

Government Launches Feasibility Study for Punta Gorda Hospital

The Government of Belize today officially launched a feasibility study for the proposed Punta Gorda
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January 22, 2026 No Comment

CCJ Reinstates Manslaughter Convictions of Police in Hilberto Sotz Death

The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has reinstated the manslaughter convictions of two Belize police
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January 22, 2026 No Comment

Major Crimes and Traffic Deaths Decline Across Belize in 2025

Official comparative statistics for 2024 and 2025 indicate an overall reduction in major crimes and
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January 22, 2026 No Comment

Rural Transformation CEO Denies Claims of Paying for Unfinished Projects

Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of Rural Transformation, Community Development, Labour and Local Government,
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January 22, 2026 No Comment

PM Defends Removal of Price Controls on Packaged Sugar

Prime Minister John Briceño is defending the government’s decision to remove price controls on certain
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January 22, 2026 No Comment

Questions Raised After U.S. Businessman Allowed to Leave Belize Despite

Further questions are being raised following confirmation that Rhett Kenagy, a U.S.-based oil industry executive,
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January 22, 2026 No Comment

Police Officer Charged With Murder in Caye Caulker Stabbing Case

Police have formally charged a police officer in connection with the fatal stabbing of an
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January 22, 2026 No Comment

Belize City Taxi Driver Remanded Over Gas Station Knife Attack

A Belize City taxi driver is behind bars following his arraignment in the Belize City
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January 22, 2026 No Comment

PM Says Cabinet Considering Media as Essential Service in Telecom

Prime Minister John Briceño says Cabinet is actively considering amendments to telecommunications regulations that would
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January 22, 2026 No Comment

Marie Sharp Named to Forbes 50 Over 50 Global List

Belize received international recognition with business icon Marie Sharp being named to the Forbes 50
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January 22, 2026 No Comment

Anissa Perdomo Appointed New SSB Director on BTL Board

When the Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL) board next convenes, it will do so with a
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January 22, 2026 No Comment

Government Prepares Early for 2026 Sargassum Season

As the Caribbean continues to experience increased sargassum activity, the Government of Belize is taking
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January 22, 2026 No Comment

Rehabilitation Works Underway on TV Ramos Highway Near Silk Grass

The Government of Belize, through the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing (MIDH), has commenced
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January 21, 2026 No Comment

Prime Minister Says Leaked WhatsApp Allegations Led to Dead End

Prime Minister John Briceño has addressed the matter surrounding a WhatsApp message mistakenly posted to
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January 21, 2026 No Comment

Rural Transformation CEO Declines Comment, Cautions Media on Unverified Claims

Following the Prime Minister’s comments, Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of Rural Transformation, Valentino
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January 21, 2026 No Comment

Requena Dismisses Allegations Linked to Leaked WhatsApp Message as Baseless

Minister of Rural Transformation Oscar Requena was also asked whether he was the minister alluded
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January 21, 2026 No Comment

Government Launches National Rural Development Strategy to Boost Communities

The government is looking to improve the quality of life and opportunities for those living
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January 21, 2026 No Comment

Rural Transformation Ministry to Reorganize to Roll Out New Development

Also speaking on the strategy was CEO Valentino Shal.  He explained that the four axis
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