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August 19, 2026 No Comment

Government signs agreement to protect 17 thousand acres at Turneffe

The Government of Belize has signed a major conservation agreement aimed at permanently protecting approximately

August 19, 2026 No Comment

PM Briceño Says Cabinet Collectively Rejected BTL-Smart Deal

Prime Minister John Briceño says Cabinet’s rejection of BTL’s proposed acquisition of Speednet Communications was

August 19, 2026 No Comment

Prime Minister questions the call for Mark Lizarraga’s resignation

While the joint unions are calling for the immediate removal of BTL Chairman Mark Lizarraga,

August 19, 2026 No Comment

PM Briceño Responds to Unions’ 90-Day Deadline for BTL, PUC

Prime Minister John Briceño has also responded briefly to the ninety-day deadline issued by the

August 19, 2026 No Comment

PSU President Warns of Industrial Action if Government Ignores Public

Public Service Union (PSU) President Dean Flowers has issued a strong warning to Prime Minister

August 19, 2026 No Comment

Union Senator Calls for Campaign Finance Reform, Warns of Donor

Meanwhile, Union Senator Glenfield Dennison is calling for action on campaign-finance reform, arguing that Belize’s

August 19, 2026 No Comment

PSU President Says Mira, Marin Should Not Return to Cabinet

In related news, the Public Service Union President Dean Flowers has accused several Cabinet ministers

August 19, 2026 No Comment

Senator Dennison says unions will not shield public officers involved

Union Senator Glenfield Dennison is warning public officers that the unions will not provide refuge

August 19, 2026 No Comment

PSU Accuses Transport CEO of Disrespecting Union Consultation Process

The Public Service Union (PSU) sent a message to Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry

August 19, 2026 No Comment

Auditor General Flags Billions in Government Write-Offs Without Required Approval

The recently published Auditor General’s Report for 2017–2018 has identified billions of dollars recorded as

August 19, 2026 No Comment

Electricity Bills to Rise as New Monthly Power Adjustment Takes

Electricity bills will increase for most Belize Electricity Limited customers this month following the introduction

August 19, 2026 No Comment

Belize Condemns Escalating Violence Against Palestinians in West Bank

The Government of Belize has expressed concern over escalating violence against Palestinian civilians in the

August 19, 2026 No Comment

Robotics Kit Brings New Digital Learning Opportunities to UB Students

The push to equip Belizeans with digital skills is moving into the classroom. The Ministry

August 19, 2026 No Comment

Builders Get Hands-On Engineering Training to Improve Construction Practices

Builders and contractors are spending the week at ITVET strengthening their skills through a hands-on

August 19, 2026 No Comment

Police Adopt a Child Initiative Supports Corozal Students With School

Two students of Church of Christ Primary School in Corozal have received new school bags

August 19, 2026 No Comment

Former Treasury Cashier Pleads Guilty to Stealing $5,000 in Public

A former cashier at the Government Treasury Department has pleaded guilty to stealing five thousand

August 19, 2026 No Comment

Benque Viejo Named Council of the Year for Second Time

The Benque Viejo del Carmen Town Council is celebrating another major achievement after being named

August 19, 2026 No Comment

Belize River Valley Road to Close Temporarily Near Bermudian Landing

Motorists travelling along the Belize River Valley Road are being advised of a temporary closure

August 18, 2026 No Comment

NTUCB calls for the removal of BTL Chairman Mark Lizarraga

The National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) is calling for the immediate removal of

August 18, 2026 No Comment

NTUCB Calls for Changes to PUC to Protect Independence

Coming out of today’s press conference as well is the union’s demand for changes to

August 18, 2026 No Comment

Unions Demand Greater Transparency From Prime Minister’s Office

Among the list of demands presented by the unions was the call for greater transparency

August 18, 2026 No Comment

NTUCB Welcomes Telecom Competition, Calls Speednet’s Press Release as a

The NTUCB also spoke about Speednet Communications’ and its latest public statement issued on Friday.

August 18, 2026 No Comment

Archaeological Structures Destroyed at El Pozito Site

The Institute of Archaeology is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying those responsible for the

August 18, 2026 No Comment

Belize Diaspora Initiative Provides Uniforms for 147 Students

An initiative that took shape during Belize Day in Miramar last month is now benefiting

August 18, 2026 No Comment

BTB Stakeholders Explore New Ideas for Belize’s Tourism Sector

The Belize Tourism Board is exploring new ideas and pathways to sustain Belize’s tourism product

August 18, 2026 No Comment

Belize Gains Five New Nonstop US Routes

Belize will gain five new seasonal air connections to the United States as BermudAir expands

August 18, 2026 No Comment

Belize Secures US$20 Million in Hurricane Disaster Protection

Belize has secured up to twenty million US dollars in financial protection to help the

August 18, 2026 No Comment

Belize to Benefit From $27.1M CDB Weather and Early-Warning Project

Belize is set to receive improved weather forecasting and early-warning systems through a twenty-seven-point-one-million-US-dollar project

August 18, 2026 No Comment

Bee Swarm Stings Several People in Belmopan Neighborhood

A swarm of bees disrupted the peace in a Belmopan neighbourhood, stinging several people near

August 18, 2026 No Comment

Belize City Butcher Shot Dead at Workplace

Twenty-seven-year-old Tyrell Robinson was shot and killed at his workplace near the Michael Finnegan Market

August 18, 2026 No Comment

Lebanese Twins Fined for Overstaying Belize Visitors’ Permits

Two Lebanese twin brothers facing allegations of using false Belizean birth certificates have also been

August 18, 2026 No Comment

Belize Coast Guard Expands Regional Security and Maritime Training

The Belize Coast Guard has been strengthening its security, environmental and technical capabilities through a

August 18, 2026 No Comment

Belize River Valley Farmers Get Climate-Smart Crop Training

Twenty-five farmers from Belize River Valley communities received training today in climate-smart corn and peanut

August 18, 2026 No Comment

Secondary School Teachers Train for New Academic Year

While students enjoy the final days of the summer break, secondary school teachers across Belize

August 18, 2026 No Comment

Belizean Woman Wins $292,000 Mega Bingo Jackpot

One Belizean woman is now two hundred and ninety-two thousand dollars richer after winning the

August 17, 2026 No Comment

Defence audit identifies more players in questionable contracts and transactions

As the audit continues at the Ministry of Defence, Love News understands that the preliminary

August 17, 2026 No Comment

Ministry of Defence Moves to Report Former BDF Officer to

With a second call for criminal charges to be laid, Chief Executive Officer Francis Usher

August 17, 2026 No Comment

Auditor General Report Revives BDF Military Tourism Fraud Case

The newly released Auditor General’s Report for 2017–2018 has caused a case of suspected fraud

August 17, 2026 No Comment

Auditor General Flags Hundreds of Thousands in BDF Financial Irregularities

The concerns raised in the 2016/2017 Auditor General’s Report go well beyond the money collected

August 17, 2026 No Comment

Environmental groups flag drainage canals as a major factor in

Investigations into the recent fish kill along sections of the Belize River have taken a

August 17, 2026 No Comment

Maclovio Ack Wins PUP Mayoral Nomination for Punta Gorda

The People’s United Party has selected a new mayoral candidate for Punta Gorda. Twenty-eight-year-old educator

August 17, 2026 No Comment

CEO Explains Different Meal Arrangements for BDF and Coast Guard

Questions are being raised over meal allowances for members of the Belize Coast Guard after

August 17, 2026 No Comment

Department of Transport and Home Affairs Sign Data-Sharing Agreement to

The Ministries of Transport and Home Affairs have formalized an agreement aimed at improving the

August 17, 2026 No Comment

Unions cancel tomorrow’s BTL–Smart demonstration

The planned union demonstration over BTL’s proposed acquisition of Speednet Communications, the parent company of

August 17, 2026 No Comment

Public Service Union Elects New National Executive Members

The Public Service Union of Belize has elected several new members to its National Executive.

August 17, 2026 No Comment

Police Officer Killed in Traffic Collision Near Biscayne

A police officer lost his life in a road traffic incident near Biscayne Village over

August 17, 2026 No Comment

73-Year-Old Farmer Dies After Highway Collision Near Independence

A 73-year-old farmer died following a road traffic collision near the Independence dumpsite on Friday

August 17, 2026 No Comment

Cyclist Killed, Motorcyclist Injured in Cayo Traffic Collision

A cyclist was killed and a motorcyclist injured in an early-morning traffic collision between Billy

August 17, 2026 No Comment

Masked Gunmen Tie Up Guard, Steal Chest From Fishermen Cooperative

Police are investigating an aggravated burglary at Northern Fishermen Cooperative, where four masked gunmen reportedly

August 17, 2026 No Comment

Love Foundation and The Angelus Press Give Students Back-to-School Supplies

The Love Foundation and Angelus Press are helping students prepare for the new school year

August 17, 2026 No Comment

Placencia Rotary Honors Seniors From Peninsula Communities

Senior citizens from Placencia, Seine Bight and Riversdale were honoured on Saturday as the Rotary

August 17, 2026 No Comment

Caleigh-Rose West Crowned Miss Universe Belize Amid Backlash Over Tikal

Caleigh-Rose West was crowned Miss Universe Belize 2026 in San Pedro on Saturday night. West

August 14, 2026 No Comment

Auditor General queries nearly three billion dollars in write-offs without

The Auditor General’s Report for 2017–2018 is querying close to three billion dollars in write-offs

August 14, 2026 No Comment

Auditor General Unable to Verify Government Accounts in Troubling 2017–2018

The write-offs are only one element in the 508-page Auditor General’s Report for the 2017–2018

August 14, 2026 No Comment

Could Failed BTL–Smart Deal Leave Government Open to Legal Challenge?

Turning now to the aftermath of the failed BTL–Smart acquisition, concerns are surfacing over whether

August 14, 2026 No Comment

Speednet Breaks Silence After BTL Deal Collapses, Takes Aim at

Speednet Communications Limited has broken its silence following Cabinet’s decision not to support Belize Telemedia

August 14, 2026 No Comment

Minister Henry Charles Usher Reflects on Cabinet’s Rejection of BTL–Smart

In the wake of Cabinet’s decision to reject the proposed acquisition of Speednet Communications Limited

August 14, 2026 No Comment

BNTU Keeps Tuesday Protest on Table Despite Cabinet Rejection of

Cabinet may have rejected BTL’s proposed acquisition of Smart, but the Belize National Teachers’ Union

August 14, 2026 No Comment

Usher Backs BTL Chairman Lizarraga Despite Failed Smart Acquisition

Despite the failed acquisition, BTL Chairman Markhelm Lizarraga has maintained the confidence of PUP Chairman

August 14, 2026 No Comment

New Sugar Smart Cluster Platform Aims to Connect Belizean Farmers

Yesterday, government launched the Sugar Smart Cluster Platform at the Escuela Secundaria Técnica México Conference

August 14, 2026 No Comment

Belize and El Salvador Sign Trade Agreement After Nearly 3

After nearly three years of negotiations, Belize and El Salvador have signed a Partial Scope

August 14, 2026 No Comment

Government of Belize and Nature Conservancy Partner to Protect Rivers

The Government of Belize and The Nature Conservancy Belize have signed an agreement to work

August 14, 2026 No Comment

Belize Dairy Farmers Head to Honduras for Training in Modern

Belize’s dairy industry is looking to improve milk production and the quality of its cattle

August 14, 2026 No Comment

Sarteneja Fisherman Charged With Murder in Fatal Ranguana Caye Stabbing

Police have formally arrested and charged a Sarteneja fisherman in connection with the fatal stabbing

August 14, 2026 No Comment

Court Rejects Appeals of Men Convicted of Oscar Rosado Sr.

The two men convicted of killing prominent Belize City businessman Oscar Rosado Senior have lost

August 14, 2026 No Comment

Santa Elena Police Step Up Security Outreach Ahead of September

Police in Santa Elena Town, Cayo District, have begun engaging businesses and food vendors ahead

August 14, 2026 No Comment

Placencia Man Charged With Burglary After Allegedly Breaking Into Apartment

In Placencia, thirty-four-year-old Mychal Fairweather has been charged with burglary following an incident at an

August 14, 2026 No Comment

Caye Caulker Woman Charged With Attempted Murder for Stabbing of

A Caye Caulker woman has been charged with attempted murder following the stabbing of her

August 14, 2026 No Comment

Belize City Man Loses $550 in Alleged Facebook iPhone Scam

In Belize City, police are investigating an alleged Facebook sales scam after a nineteen-year-old man

August 13, 2026 No Comment

Cabinet pulls the plug on BTL’s proposed acquisition of Smart

After months of debate, consultations, public criticism and competing arguments over the future of Belize’s

August 13, 2026 No Comment

NTUCB says its Black Friday action is still on despite

Earlier today, hours before Cabinet announced its position, Love News spoke with NTUCB President Ella

August 13, 2026 No Comment

Communication Workers Group Joins Opposition to BTL-SMART Deal

The Belize Communication Workers for Justice (BCWJ) added its voice to the movement against the

August 13, 2026 No Comment

Belize Bus Association Warns of Breaking Point as Diesel Subsidy

Tonight, there is another fire being fanned as bus operators are again pressing the government

August 13, 2026 No Comment

Deputy Transport Chief Sidesteps Questions About His Future

Questions surrounding the future of Deputy Chief Transport Officer Peter Williams have resurfaced, but Williams

August 13, 2026 No Comment

Agriculture Accounts for 15% of Belize’s Economy as Sector Eyes

The Ministry of Agriculture held its Annual General Meeting in Dangriga this morning. The meeting

August 13, 2026 No Comment

Behind the Tap: How BWS Tests and Treats Belize’s Water

Amid recent complaints about the quality and appearance of water reaching some homes and businesses.

August 13, 2026 No Comment

Fisherman Killed, Another Injured in Stabbing at Sea Near Placencia

A fishing trip to Ranguana Caye turned deadly yesterday afternoon, leaving one fisherman dead and

August 13, 2026 No Comment

20 Year old Belize City Man Remanded Over $700 Armed

A twenty-year-old Belize City man has been remanded to the Belize Central Prison after being

August 13, 2026 No Comment

Ministry of Transport Trains Officers to Strengthen Traffic Enforcement

The Ministry of Transport is strengthening traffic enforcement through a series of training exercises involving

August 13, 2026 No Comment

Waste Warriors Camp Teaches Students Climate Action and Recycling

Twenty-five students spent the day learning that protecting our environment goes far beyond simply throwing

August 13, 2026 No Comment

BDF Sports and Wellness Event Kicks Off at Price Barracks

The Belize Defence Force’s annual Sports and Wellness Event got underway today at Price Barracks

August 12, 2026 No Comment

Independent review out of Brazil examines the valuation procedures in

The proposed acquisition of Speednet Communications Limited by Belize Telemedia Limited has undergone an independent

August 12, 2026 No Comment

BCCI, NTUCB Decline Cabinet Meeting on BTL-Smart Deal

Despite clamouring for greater consultation and access to information on BTL’s proposed acquisition of Speednet

August 12, 2026 No Comment

Senate President confirms BTL’s invitation for all senators to a

While the independent senators came out publicly to say they were not invited to consultations

August 12, 2026 No Comment

Teachers to Join August 18 Protest Against BTL-Smart Deal

In a further show of resistance to BTL’s proposed acquisition of Speednet Limited, the Belize

August 12, 2026 No Comment

NTUCB Calls for BlackOutBTL Protest on Friday

In related news, the National Trade Union Congress of Belize is calling on workers and

August 12, 2026 No Comment

Cabinet Hears Presentations on BTL-Smart Acquisition

As for the Cabinet, the group saw presentations from BTL, the Social Security Board and

August 12, 2026 No Comment

BWS responds to reports of sediment and discoloured buildup in

Questions about the quality of water reaching homes and businesses are getting a response from

August 12, 2026 No Comment

Low Oxygen Suspected in Massive Belize River Fish Kill

The Department of the Environment says hypoxia, a severe shortage of oxygen in the water,

August 12, 2026 No Comment

Belize Leads Regional Environmental Talks Under CCAD Presidency

Belize hosted the first technical meeting yesterday of the Central American Commission for Environment and

August 12, 2026 No Comment

MSME Roadshow Brings Business Support to Belize City

The National MSME Roadshow is now in Belize City, giving entrepreneurs three days to access

August 12, 2026 No Comment

Forest Department Warns Public to Keep Distance From Crocodiles

The Belize Forest Department is urging people in Caye Caulker and other areas where crocodiles

August 12, 2026 No Comment

Hydro Belize Provides School Supplies to 120 Students

One hundred and twenty primary school students from communities along the Macal River are heading

August 12, 2026 No Comment

Belizean Man Could Face New Trial After US Conviction Overturned

A Belizean man serving a lengthy prison sentence in the United States could receive a

August 12, 2026 No Comment

Ladyville Man Gets Bail in Wounding Case Involving Father

A Ladyville resident accused of wounding his seventy-two-year-old father has been granted bail after spending

August 12, 2026 No Comment

Belmopan Police, Residents Meet to Address Public Safety Concerns

The Belmopan Police Formation met with business owners and residents on Tuesday as part of

August 11, 2026 No Comment

BTL Chairman addresses claims surrounding the proposed acquisition of Smart

Belize Telemedia Limited Chairman Markhelm Lizarraga has sought to clarify several claims surrounding BTL’s proposed

August 11, 2026 No Comment

Social Partners Still Await Key Financial Reports on BTL-Smart Deal

Despite BTL Chairman Markhelm Lizarraga’s declaration that an independent assessment has been conducted, the social

August 11, 2026 No Comment

Business owners raise concerns over discoloured filters and quality of

Several restaurant operators and business owners are raising concerns about the quality of water supplied

August 11, 2026 No Comment

Caribbean Judiciary Leaders Respond to Turmoil Inside CCJ

As Love News reported on Sunday, Caribbean Court of Justice President Justice Winston Anderson is

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