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October 14, 2026 No Comment

Belizean Tech Company NeoPeople Expands to Grenada with Ports Authority

Belizean technology company NeoPeople is expanding its Caribbean reach with a new project for the

October 14, 2026 No Comment

NTUCB Demands Update on Redistricting

With municipal elections less than five months away, the National Trade Union Congress of Belize

October 8, 2026 No Comment

NTUCB Launches Nationwide Petition Over 11 Demands

The National Trade Union Congress of Belize, (NTUCB), has launched a nationwide campaign encouraging Belizeans

October 6, 2026 No Comment

National Bus Company Reports Financial Improvement After Difficult Start

After struggling during its initial months of operation, the National Bus Company (NBC) is reporting

October 6, 2026 No Comment

National Bus Company Moves Toward Online Ticket Purchases

As the National Bus Company works to strengthen its finances, online ticket purchases are another

October 6, 2026 No Comment

National Bus Company Introduces Formal Package Service

Also coming out of the NBC presser yesterday, was the news of the introduction of

October 6, 2026 No Comment

PSU Backs Due Process but Says It Will Not Defend

The Public Service Union says it will defend due process, but it will not defend

October 6, 2026 No Comment

Maya Mountain Cacao Co-operative to Take Control of International Exports

Belize’s 2026 cacao export season is drawing to a close, with the final container of

October 5, 2026 No Comment

U.S. Report Highlights Belize Economic Growth but Flags Investor Concerns

The U.S. Department of State has released its 2026 Belize Investment Climate Statement, reporting that

October 2, 2026 No Comment

Government Seeks Approval to Transfer Assets to National Bus Company

The government sought parliamentary approval to transfer public transport assets to the National Bus Company

October 2, 2026 No Comment

House Approves Bus Concessions for National Bus Company

The House of Representatives today, approved two motions allowing the Department of Transport to grant

October 2, 2026 No Comment

Government Proposes Investor Residency, Seasonal Worker Programmes

The government is proposing changes to Belize’s immigration and nationality laws to create a path

October 1, 2026 No Comment

Area Rep Dr. Osmond Martinez Seeks Solutions as Tropic Air

Toledo East Area Representative Doctor Osmond Martinez has committed to exploring possible solutions to Tropic

October 1, 2026 No Comment

Belize Airports Authority Says Proposed Passenger Security Fee Not Final

Meanwhile, the Belize Airports Authority says no final decision has been made on implementing a

October 1, 2026 No Comment

Misinformation spreads as Troy Gabb is not heading the Public

A storm of misinformation began circulating today that Troy Gabb now heads the Public Services

October 1, 2026 No Comment

Market Vendor Dispute With Belize City Council Intensifies

A dispute between the Belize City Council and market vendor Aaron Castillo intensified this afternoon

September 30, 2026 No Comment

PSU Questions Appointment of Abelardo Mai Jr. to Solid Waste

The Public Service Union is seeking answers about the reported appointment of Abelardo Mai Junior

September 30, 2026 No Comment

Tropic Air to End Punta Gorda Service November 1

Punta Gorda is set to lose its only scheduled airline service. Tropic Air announced today

September 29, 2026 No Comment

PUC seeks public input on how telecommunications prices should be

The PUC is holding consultations to determine how telecommunications prices should be regulated in Belize.

September 28, 2026 No Comment

Froylan Gilharry Elected President of Belize Bus Association

The Belize Bus Association has elected a new executive, with Froylan Gilharry taking over as

September 25, 2026 No Comment

Belize Bank Customers Win New York and Disney Vacations

Two lucky Belize Bank customers are packing their bags after winning dream vacations through the

September 24, 2026 No Comment

US Ambassador Says Private is Sector Key to Belize’s Economic

On another issue, the U.S. Ambassador to Belize André Bauer says the private sector has

September 24, 2026 No Comment

NTUCB Says PM Briceño Has Not Met Its 11 Demands

The National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) has expressed disappointment with Prime Minister John

September 24, 2026 No Comment

CWU President Explains Why Unfairly Dismissed Central Bank Worker Was

Two weeks after the Essential Services Arbitration Tribunal ruled on the dismissal of a Central

September 24, 2026 No Comment

Tourism Leaders Gather for BTIA Annual Stakeholders Meeting

Belize’s tourism industry gathered today as the Belize Tourism Industry Association held its Annual Stakeholders

September 23, 2026 No Comment

Belize marks fifty years of the two-to-one exchange rate with

Belize has marked 50 years of keeping its dollar at a fixed exchange rate of

September 23, 2026 No Comment

Mexico opens a ten-thousand-head cattle import quota for Belize

Belizean cattle producers could see more opportunities in the Mexican market following a new decision

September 18, 2026 No Comment

BTL Posts Record $36.9M Profit in Strongest Financial Year

Belize Telemedia Limited says it has closed its strongest financial year on record. The company

September 18, 2026 No Comment

NTUCB and CWU Announce Winners of National Fundraising Raffle

The National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) and the Christian Workers Union (CWU) today

September 17, 2026 No Comment

NTUCB gives preliminary response to GoB on demands

The National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) says none of its eleven demands was

September 15, 2026 No Comment

Mexican Businessman Detained After US$10,500 Found in Belize

A Mexican businessman remains in police custody after authorities reportedly found 10 thousand 500 US

September 14, 2026 No Comment

Belize-El Salvador Trade Deal Opens New Markets for Local Exporters

It happened some three weeks ago, but the significance to trade may have been watered

September 14, 2026 No Comment

Belize and Honduras Explore New Trade Deal During PM Briceño’s

Meanwhile, during Prime Minister John Briceño’s recent official state visit to Honduras, talks were initiated

September 14, 2026 No Comment

BCCI Expo Draws Shoppers Amid Rising Cost of Living

The Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry Expo wrapped up yesterday after bringing together businesses,

September 11, 2026 No Comment

Dyon Elliott Named New President of the Belize Bankers’ Association

The Belize Bankers’ Association has appointed a new president. Dyon A. Elliott, General Manager of

September 11, 2026 No Comment

NTUCB Backs Erven Marin for Seat on BTL Board

The National Trade Union Congress of Belize is calling on small shareholders of Belize Telemedia

September 9, 2026 No Comment

Belize Enacts New Occupational Safety and Health Law

After more than a decade of consultation and legislative review, the Occupational Safety and Health

September 9, 2026 No Comment

PSU Demands Restoration of Government-Wide SmartStream Access

The Public Service Union (PSU) is demanding the immediate restoration of government-wide SmartStream access for

September 9, 2026 No Comment

PSU Seeks Public Services Commission’s Intervention in Belize Revenue Authority

In another matter coming out of the Public Service Union, the group is now asking

September 8, 2026 No Comment

Christian Workers Union wins its arbitration case against the Central

The Christian Workers Union (CWU) has won an arbitration case against the Central Bank of

September 7, 2026 No Comment

Tropical Shipping Raises Belize Landing Charges Starting October 4

Importers using Tropical Shipping will pay higher landing charges in Belize beginning October 4. The

September 4, 2026 No Comment

Cabinet to Expand GST Exemption for Residential Electricity Bills

Minister Chebat’s apology comes on the heels of Cabinet’s decision on the expansion of GST

September 3, 2026 No Comment

PSU Demands Job and Pension Protections Be Written Into Revenue

The Public Service Union of Belize (PSU) has escalated its standoff with the Ministry of

September 2, 2026 No Comment

Cabinet Discusses Expanding GST Relief on Electricity Bills

Cabinet has discussed the possibility of expanding the GST exemption on residential electricity bills, but

September 2, 2026 No Comment

PM Briceño Admits Communication Breakdown With Unions Amid 11 Demands,

The National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) is pressing the Briceño administration to act

September 1, 2026 No Comment

DoE reminds beverage businesses to comply with the container deposit

The Department of the Environment is reminding beverage importers, distributors and dealers that they are

September 1, 2026 No Comment

Women Entrepreneurs Complete First Phase of Business Incubator Programme

A group of women entrepreneurs from across Belize has completed the first phase of a

September 1, 2026 No Comment

BEL seeks an emergency declaration due to a major electricity

It was one week ago when the energy decision-makers sat at a head table to

September 1, 2026 No Comment

S&P Keeps Belize at B-Minus as Debt and Energy Risks

S&P Global Ratings has kept Belize’s credit rating at B-minus for long-term borrowing and B

September 1, 2026 No Comment

BYD Expands in Belize With Launch of New All-Electric SUV

Electric vehicles are gaining ground in Belize, and Build Your Dreams (BYD) is expanding its

August 28, 2026 No Comment

PM Briceño Responds to NTUCB Demands as Deadline Expires

Prime Minister John Briceño has broken his silence on the demands made by the National

August 28, 2026 No Comment

Belize Tax Service Hosts Expo Ahead of E-Invoicing Transition

The Belize Tax Service brought GST-registered businesses, technology providers and tax professionals together today for

August 28, 2026 No Comment

Businesses Raise Concerns Over E-Invoicing Expo Organization

As the Belize Tax Service E-Invoicing Solutions Expo attracted a large turnout of GST-registered businesses,

August 26, 2026 No Comment

BTL Formally Withdraws Proposed SMART Acquisition

Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL) has formally withdrawn its submission to the Public Utilities Commission (PUC)

August 26, 2026 No Comment

Digi records its highest profit in the company’s history

With its proposed acquisition of Speednet now off the table, Belize Telemedia Limited, which operates

August 25, 2026 No Comment

Bowen and Bowen Calls for Safer Payment Systems After Employee

Bowen and Bowen Limited is calling for major improvements to Belize’s financial and payment systems,

August 25, 2026 No Comment

NGOs to Have Their Say on Proposed Non-Profit Organizations Bill

In other news from the Belize Network of NGOs, the group is preparing a series

August 25, 2026 No Comment

Belize and Taiwan Sign $3 Million Deal to Support Women

The Government of Belize and the Government of the Republic of China, Taiwan, have signed

August 24, 2026 No Comment

BEL investigates complaints over sharply increased electricity bills

Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) says it currently owes Mexico’s Comisión Federal de Electricidad, CFE, approximately

August 24, 2026 No Comment

BEL Points to Several Possible Factors Behind Higher Electricity Bills

The Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) is also responding to an increase in complaints from customers

August 24, 2026 No Comment

NTUCB Submits List of Demands to Prime Minister Briceño

In other news, the National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) has submitted a written

August 24, 2026 No Comment

PSU Raises Concerns Over Cost of Belize Tax Service Overhaul

The cost of transforming the Belize Tax Service Department into the new Semi-Autonomous Revenue Authority,

August 21, 2026 No Comment

Prime Minister responds to BEL Rate Increase as Consumers Raise

Earlier this week, BEL announced that, effective immediately, the cost of electricity would increase by

August 21, 2026 No Comment

BBA Await Cabinet Decision as Diesel Costs Continue to Put

The Belize Bus Association has received a response from the Ministry of Transport regarding its

August 21, 2026 No Comment

Jun’s Shop Gives Belize City Council 24 Hours to Restore

The Belize City Council is being given 24 hours to put Jun’s Shop back into

August 20, 2026 No Comment

Bus Operators Threaten Nationwide Service Shutdown Over Diesel Costs

The Belize Bus Association is warning that its member operators could discontinue bus services beginning

August 20, 2026 No Comment

E-VOLUTION Ltd. Launches Electric Taxi Program in Belize

As Belize continues its push toward cleaner and more sustainable transportation, a local electric vehicle

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

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 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 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

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 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 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 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

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

Hydro Belize Provides School Supplies to 120 Students

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

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

Belize Tax Service Prepares E-Invoicing Rollout for GST Registered Businesses

The Belize Tax Service Department is preparing to roll out an electronic invoicing system for

August 10, 2026 No Comment

Media Leaders Meet Social Partners Over BTL-Smart Acquisition

The leaders of four major media organizations met with representatives of the social partners this

August 10, 2026 No Comment

BTL Workers Union Withdraws Support for Smart Acquisition

In related news, the Belize Communications Workers Union has withdrawn its support for BTL’s proposed

August 10, 2026 No Comment

Online Business Registry Restored After Cybersecurity Breach

The Belize Companies and Corporate Affairs Registry has restored access to its Online Business Registry

August 10, 2026 No Comment

Leonora Flowers Re-Elected Christian Workers Union President

Leonora Flowers has secured another term as President of the Christian Workers Union (CWU). Flowers

August 7, 2026 No Comment

BCCI Raises Concerns Over Government Payments Linked to Mira Relatives

The Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry says government payments to businesses linked to relatives

August 7, 2026 No Comment

BCCI Says Higher Procurement Threshold Alone Won’t Prevent Abuse

The Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry says increasing Government’s ten-thousand-dollar procurement threshold would not,

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