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Love Staff December 4, 2023 No Comment

Belize Secures 122 Million Belize Dollars for Climate Adaptation

Belize has gained access to as much as 122 million Belize dollars in grants for
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Love Staff November 29, 2023 No Comment

Opposition Leader Shyne Barrow Calls for Peace Amid Israel Conflict

Leader of the Opposition Moses “Shyne” Barrow also weighed in on the prayer march for
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Love Staff November 23, 2023 No Comment

Religious Group Plans Peace March for Israel Amidst Calls for

Yesterday while dozens of Belizeans marched for peace in Palestine, a religious group was planning
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Love Staff November 23, 2023 No Comment

Four-Day Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas a step toward peace

After a day of delay, the four-day cease-fire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas is set to
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Love Staff November 22, 2023 No Comment

Temporary Cease-Fire Declared in Israel-Hamas Conflict

While governments across the globe continue to call for permanent peace in the Middle East,
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Love Staff November 22, 2023 No Comment

PM Briceno Dismisses Concerns of International Repercussions for Israel Decision

Will Belize face any repercussions from the international community for taking measures against Israel? Prime
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Love Staff November 17, 2023 No Comment

Government Urges Belizeans to March for Peace in Palestine

The government is urging Belizeans to march for peace in Palestine. Next week, a group
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Love Staff November 17, 2023 No Comment

Minister Courtenay Responds to Israel’s Condemnation of Belize Following Diplomatic

We also asked Minister Courtenay to respond to Israel’s condemnation of Belize following the measures
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Love Staff November 17, 2023 No Comment

US Embassy Swears in Peace Corps Members for Youth Empowered

Today, the US Embassy held a swearing-in ceremony for its newest Peace Corps newest members.
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Love Staff November 16, 2023 No Comment

Taiwan President Meets with UN Ambassadors, Expresses Gratitude for Diplomatic

President of Taiwan, Tsai Ing-wen, met this week in Taiwan with the United Nations’ Permanent
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Love Staff November 16, 2023 No Comment

Israel condemns Belize’s decision to suspend diplomatic relations with them

Israel has condemned Belize’s decision to suspend diplomatic relations with them, and its alignment with
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Love Staff November 16, 2023 No Comment

Churches at odds with GOB over measures against Israel

Tonight, the Churches and the Government of Belize are at odds over the government’s measures
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Love Staff November 16, 2023 No Comment

NEAB says Israel has a right to defend itself

And while the Belize Council of Churches has condemned Israel’s actions, the National Evangelical Association
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Love Staff November 16, 2023 No Comment

Former Foreign Minister weighs in on religious aspect of Israel

At the heart of the deadly conflict is religion, as both Israel and Palestine believe
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Love Staff November 16, 2023 No Comment

Cabinet Secretary Stuart Leslie Justifies Government’s Stance on Israel

Justifying the government’s stance yesterday was Cabinet Secretary Stuart Leslie. He was asked if the
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Love Staff November 16, 2023 No Comment

Belize Joins Latin American States in Suspending Ties with Israel:

As it relates to the government’s decision on Israel, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Eamon Courtenay
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Love Staff November 15, 2023 No Comment

Former Leaders and Government Ministers to Lead Protest March in

Come next week, former leaders and government ministers will be leading a march in Belize
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Love Staff November 14, 2023 No Comment

Belize Takes Strong Stand Against Israeli Actions: Withdraws Ambassador Accreditation

The Government of Belize is taking a stand against the Israeli Defence Force (IDF) following
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Love Staff November 14, 2023 No Comment

Opposition Leader Criticizes Government’s measures against Israel

While the government’s decision to take measures against Israel is being commended by many, the
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Love Staff November 14, 2023 No Comment

United Nations Observes Moment of Silence for Workers Killed in

Offices across the world, under the United Nations’ umbrella, had a one-minute of silence this
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Love Staff November 3, 2023 No Comment

Leader of the Opposition Calls for return to two state

Leader of the opposition, Moses “Shyne” Barrow is calling for a return to the two-state
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Love Staff October 31, 2023 No Comment

Belize Bar Association joins call for an end to Israel-Hamas

The Belize Bar Association has publicly called for an end to the Israel-Hamas war. The
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Love Staff October 31, 2023 No Comment

Former Prime Minister Dean Barrow speaks on joint statement with

Also registering concerns and consternation on the situation in the Middle East were the Right
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Love Staff October 31, 2023 No Comment

Former Foreign Ministers join call for an end to Israel’s

Former Foreign Minister of Belize have joined the call for an end to the Israel-Hamas
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Love Staff October 30, 2023 No Comment

Former Prime Ministers condemn Israel’s genocidal assault on Gaza

The Right Honorable Said Musa and the Right Honorable Dean Barrow, Belize’s only living past
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Love Staff October 30, 2023 No Comment

5.4 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Jamaica, No Injuries Reported

Jamaica was rocked by a 5.4 magnitude earthquake this morning that sent people scrambling for
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Love Staff October 26, 2023 No Comment

Belize Calls for Peace in Ongoing Middle East Crisis

The crisis in the Middle East continues unabated with thousands of men, women and children
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Love Staff October 18, 2023 No Comment

Belize Disputes European Union’s Non-Compliance Claim, Calls Decision Unjust

According to the European Union, Belize has failed to be fully compliant when it comes
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Love Staff October 16, 2023 No Comment

World Food Day Highlights the Vital Role of Water in

Today is World Food Day and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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Love Staff October 12, 2023 No Comment

Government of Belize monitoring Middle East Crisis, Belize could see

Just today, Al Jazeera News Agency reported that, “international rights experts are raising the alarm
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Love Staff October 11, 2023 No Comment

Middle East Violence Claims Lives, Sparks Global Concerns

The violent deaths and attacks continue today in the Middle East.  The latest update indicate
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Love Staff October 10, 2023 No Comment

Middle East Conflict Escalates as Death Toll Rises

And as the protests in Guatemala turned violent, out in the Middle East, the death
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Love Staff October 10, 2023 No Comment

Belize Delegation Advocates for Climate Resiliency Financing at IMF and

Belize had a delegation representing the country at the annual meetings of the International Monetary
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Love Staff October 7, 2023 No Comment

Belize to Send Troops to Haiti to Assist in Fight

Belize is preparing to send troops to Haiti to assist in the fight to free
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Love Staff September 26, 2023 No Comment

Belize’s Foreign Affairs Minister Critiques UN Security Council

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Eamon Courtenay, presented at the United Nation’s General Assembly this past
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Love Staff September 26, 2023 No Comment

Belize Establishes Diplomatic Relations with The Gambia and Solomon Islands

Belize has reopened its Belize Consulate in New York adjacent to the Permanent Mission of
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Love Staff September 18, 2023 No Comment

Prime Minister Briceno Addresses UN General Assembly on Poverty Reduction

Prime Minister John Briceno is at the United Nations in New York, USA, attending the
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Love Staff September 18, 2023 No Comment

Prime Minister Briceno Attends Belize Dallas Day in Texas

Prior to traveling to New York, Prime Minister Briceno made a brief stop into Dallas,
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Love Staff September 14, 2023 No Comment

Deputy Prime Minister Cordel Hyde Represents Belize at G-77 and

Deputy Prime Minister, Cordel Hyde is in Cuba where he will be representing Belize at
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Love Staff September 8, 2023 No Comment

Territorial Differendum Between Belize and Guatemala Awaits International Court of

The territorial differendum between Belize and Guatemala remains a live matter at the International Court
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Love Staff September 8, 2023 No Comment

Belize Affirms Friendship with Taiwan Amidst China’s Growing Influence

China has continued its campaign in gaining alliances around the world.  Belize, however, has expressed
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Love Staff September 8, 2023 No Comment

Belize Featured in UK Business Magazine for Sustainable Tourism and

Belize has been featured in a magazine out of the United Kingdom.  The publication, Business
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Love Staff September 7, 2023 No Comment

High-Level US Delegation Strengthens Bilateral Relationship with Belize

The United States of America is looking to strengthen its bilateral relationship with Belize to
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Love Staff September 7, 2023 No Comment

US Officials Collaborate with Belize to Combat Transnational Crime Surge

One of the main areas of focus during the delegation’s visit was transnational crime in
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Love Staff July 21, 2023 No Comment

Belizean youths to attend World Youth Day in Portugal at

A delegation of ten Belizean youths will be headed to Lisbon, Portugal next month for
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Love Staff July 11, 2023 No Comment

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Reports Increase in Belizeans

The number of Belizeans illegally crossing into the United States of America has significantly increased
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Love Staff June 23, 2023 No Comment

Belize Ranks Among Countries with Lowest Child Mortality Rates, Shows

Belize has been listed as on the countries with the lowest death rate among the
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Love Staff June 14, 2023 No Comment

Ministry of Immigration Sheds Light on Belize’s Refugee Assistance Efforts

World Refugees Day is celebrated on June 20, but this year the Ministry of Immigration
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Love Staff June 14, 2023 No Comment

World Blood Donor Day: Recognizing the Importance of Blood Donation

Today is observed as World Blood Donor Day.  The day is set aside each year
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Love Staff June 12, 2023 No Comment

Belizean Killed in Tragic Incident in Tennessee, USA: Mistaken Identity

A Belizean from Punta Gorda was involved in an incident in West Knoxville, Tennessee, USA. 
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Love Staff May 29, 2023 No Comment

PM Briceno returns from World Climate Industry Expo

Today, Prime Minister John Briceño and the Belizean delegation returned to the country after participating
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Love Staff May 17, 2023 No Comment

Palm Tree Plantations Discovered in Adjacency Zone

Reports reaching our newsroom are that the thousands of palm trees have been found within
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Love Staff May 16, 2023 No Comment

Scammers exploit Belizean woman’s hospitalization in Mexico

Belizean woman, Kera Leslie, remains hospitalized tonight in Mexico as the family continues its efforts
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Love Staff May 16, 2023 No Comment

US Ambassador Raves About Belize’s Diversity and Biodiversity

US Ambassador to Belize, Michelle Kwan has given positive reviews on Belize via an international
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Love Staff May 3, 2023 No Comment

US Embassy in Belmopan announces International Visitor Leadership Program for

Twenty three journalists from around the world will be participating in the upcoming International Visitor
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Love Staff April 24, 2023 No Comment

Forbes Magazine recognizes Belize’s Barrier Reef as one of the

Belize’s Barrier Reef has been featured in Forbes Magazine for being one of the world’s
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Love Staff April 4, 2023 No Comment

President of the Republic of China (Taiwan) departs Belize

This evening, the President of the Republic of China (Taiwan) , Dr. Tsai Ing-wen, departed
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Love Staff April 4, 2023 No Comment

Taiwan recommits to supporting women’s empowerment in Belize

And, before her departure, President Tsai also had the opportunity to check in on another
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Love Staff April 4, 2023 No Comment

Belize and Taiwan Sign Cooperative Agreement

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen left the country today. She will meet with US House Speaker
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Love Staff April 4, 2023 No Comment

Taiwanese President Visits Breeding Sheep and Goat Production and Guidance

As part of her visit, President Tsai traveled to the Cayo District. She visited the
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Love Staff April 4, 2023 No Comment

A Special Luncheon for President Tsai

A special luncheon was held in honor of President Tsai Ing-wen. Belize and Taiwan share
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Love Staff April 3, 2023 No Comment

President of the Republic of China, Taiwan, in Belize

President of the Republic of China, Taiwan, Dr. Tsai Ing-wen, arrived in Belize City on
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Love Staff April 3, 2023 No Comment

Parliamentarians Greet Taiwanese President with Open Arms

The visit of President Dr Tsai Ing-wen is seen as an important step towards further
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Love Staff April 2, 2023 No Comment

Belize warmly welcomes H.E. Dr. Tsai Ing-Wen, President of the

H.E. Dr. Tsai Ing-Wen, President of the Republic of China (Taiwan) touched down at the
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Love Staff March 31, 2023 No Comment

Taiwanese President to arrive in the country on Sunday

On Sunday, the President of the Republic of China (Taiwan), H.E. Tsai Ing-Wen, will arrive
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Love Staff March 29, 2023 No Comment

Senate Supports Taiwan

Also during today’s Sitting of the Senate, the government tabled a motion in support of
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Love Staff March 27, 2023 No Comment

Panamanian-registered Vessel Runs Aground East of Drowned Cayes

A huge cargo vessel named “Herca – 1” remains grounded tonight east of Drowned Cayes. 
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Love Staff March 23, 2023 No Comment

Haitian Nationals Detained; Immigration Officers Are Concerned

Concerns of officers at the Department of Immigration have been brewing amidst the reported maltreatment
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Love Staff March 23, 2023 No Comment

Irregular Migrant Movement Can be Mitigated through Strategic Migration Schemes

The Ministry of Immigration has been conducting investigations into the increasing number of undocumented migrants
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Love Staff March 23, 2023 No Comment

Amnesty Program in Belize Looking to Wrap Up

As the days are winding down to the end of the Amnesty Program’s extension period,
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Love Staff March 23, 2023 No Comment

UNCHR to Provide Post-Amnesty Support in Belize

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is looking to strengthen the agency’s partnership
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Love Staff March 21, 2023 No Comment

President of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to Visit Belize

Tsai Ing-Wen, President of the Republic of China (Taiwan), will lead a delegation on an
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Love Staff March 15, 2023 No Comment

Belize is sticking with Taiwan

In 2019, Caribbean Shores area representative Kareem Musa headed a delegation on what was then
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Love Staff March 13, 2023 No Comment

House Debates CARICOM Free Movement (Amendment) Bill

During Friday’s sitting of the House of Representatives, Prime Minister John Briceño’s budget was not
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Love Staff March 13, 2023 No Comment

House of Representatives discuss Extradition Bill

In other legislative matters, Members of the House of Representatives examined the Extradition Bill, of
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Love Staff March 8, 2023 No Comment

BDF Goes Back to the Drawing Board for a New

The Belize Defense Force (BDF) will meet with the Friends for Conservation and Development (FCD)
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Love Staff March 8, 2023 No Comment

House Speaker Valerie Woods represents Belize at Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians

As part of global activities marking International Women’s day, Speaker of the House of Representatives,
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Love Staff March 3, 2023 No Comment

Ukraine’s Deputy Foreign MinistersVisits Belize

Russia’s war against Ukraine continues. Exactly one year ago on February 24, at around 5
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Love Staff March 3, 2023 No Comment

Getting Grains out of Ukraine and into the LATAM Region

The conflict in Ukraine has had significant regional and global implications, including strained relations between
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Love Staff February 27, 2023 No Comment

Belize Officially Ratifies Escazu Agreement

Minister of Foreign Affairs Eamon Courtenay today signed the instrument of ratification for the Regional
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Love Staff February 22, 2023 No Comment

Widow and Mother of Three Fight to Return to Belize

 A naturalized Belizean woman currently finds herself in a difficult situation in Lebanon. She faces
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Love Staff February 20, 2023 No Comment

Former Miss Universe Belize President reflects on achievements

Last week, we told you that Romeo Escobar has decided not to continue with the
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Love Staff February 17, 2023 No Comment

Canada pledges millions to help CARICOM fight climate change

Canada has pledged a significant amount of funding to help the Caribbean region tackle the
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Love Staff February 17, 2023 No Comment

Former Miss Belize National Director speaks on decision to no

Yesterday, Romeo Escobar announced that the Miss Universe Belize Organization would no longer be part
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Love Staff February 14, 2023 No Comment

Was John Saldivar investigated by the FIU?

 Was John Saldivar investigated by the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) after he was accused by
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Love Staff January 27, 2023 No Comment

Belize continues to support Taiwan’s participation at the WHO level

The Government of Belize and the Ministry of Health & Wellness have today issued a statement of support to Taiwan
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Love Staff January 26, 2023 No Comment

What’s up with weed? New Growth Industries Minister says Belize

 Marijuana remains an illegal substance in Belize, despite the decision to decriminalise small quantities of
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Love Staff January 25, 2023 No Comment

Reports of Haitians ‘Detained’ Persist

Consistent reports to Love News suggest that Haitian Nationals who recently entered the country are
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Love Staff January 20, 2023 No Comment

Dear European Traveller, Belize’s shores await!

Most tourists that visit Belize are from North America, particularly the United States. While those
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Love Staff January 20, 2023 No Comment

FITUR 2023 in Spain rolls on; Tourism Minister says we

Belize is using this opportunity at FITUR to not only get more European visitors to
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Love Staff January 20, 2023 No Comment

Taiwan donates satellite equipment for fisheries safety to Belize

The Ministry of the Blue Economy has received satellite equipment and a tracking monitoring system,
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Love Staff January 17, 2023 No Comment

Miss Universe 2022 is history! USA wins…again.

The finals for the 71st annual Miss Universe Pageant was held in New Orleans, Louisiana,
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Love Staff January 9, 2023 No Comment

Dominican Republic airline adds Belize to its list of destinations

Arajet, an airline carrier from the Dominican Republic, has added Belize to its list of
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Love Staff December 27, 2022 No Comment

Belize’s Head of State, King Charles III delivers his first

Also delivering a speech during the Christmas weekend was King Charles III. As listeners will
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Love Staff December 12, 2022 No Comment

Briceño Administration Reduces Petrocaribe Debt by Millions

The Government continues to negotiate with Venezuela to restructure the current Petrocaribe debt. During today’s
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Love Staff December 2, 2022 No Comment

New U.S. Ambassador to arrive this weekend

 After almost a year after she’d been nominated, the incoming U.S. Ambassador, Michelle Kwan will
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Love Staff December 2, 2022 No Comment

Modern-day circumnavigator lands in Belize

Spanish explorer and environmentalist, Álvaro de Marichalar is sailing solo around the World in the
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Love Staff November 29, 2022 No Comment

Guatemala says hold on Honduras we own the Sapodilla Cayes

Guatemala is asserting its claim over the Sapodilla Cayes and is expressing its disappointment in
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Love Staff November 29, 2022 No Comment

CCJ Says All Eyes are on Belize’s Maya Land Rights

The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) held a court hearing this morning to get a
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Love Staff November 29, 2022 No Comment

Belizean wines and coffees showcased in Taiwan

Belizean beverages were on full display at the recently held Taiwan International Tea, Coffee, Wine
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