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Opposition Leader Moses Shyne Barrow Calls for Protest Amidst Accusations

Leader of the Opposition, Moses Shyne Barrow, is inviting residents to protest in Belmopan next

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Opposition Leader Criticizes Government’s Hypocrisy Over New Construction Plans

Today’s press conference focused on the current and recent expenditure of the SSB Investment Fund,

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Saint John’s College Unveils State-of-the-Art STEAM Education Facility

Saint John’s College (SJC) now has a university with a brand-new ten-million-dollar building where STEAM

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Belize Government Increases Education Spending by Seven Million Dollars

The Briceno Administration has spent over eleven million dollars assisting students with education expenses. Over

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Itz’at STEAM Academy Receives Positive Feedback One Month After Launch

It’s been a month since Belize’s first secondary school dedicated to STEAM education opened its

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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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Government Looking to Strengthen Penalties for Threatening Words and Behavior

The Government is looking to up the penalty for persons found guilty of use of

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Belize Considers Sending Troops to Haiti Amid UN Approval

The matter of Belize sending troops to Haiti will be tabled at the next Cabinet

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Multi-Agency Crime Forum Discusses Smart Policing and Police Restructuring

The multi-agency Crime Forum took place today in Belmopan at the University of Belize. The

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Government Commits to Regular Meetings with Belize Chamber of Commerce

The government has recommitted to meeting regularly with the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry

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Ministry of Transport to begin reminding bus operators of standards

The Ministry of Transport is sending a stern message to bus operators that come December

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Applications for PUP municipal positions overwhelming says party chairman

The People’s United Party has confirmed its nine slates for the 2024 municipals. With the

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Belize Government Shows Unprecedented Bipartisanship in Sarstoon River Dispute

Wil Maheia, leader of the Belize Territorial Volunteers, was called out to meet with the

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Police Commissioner Confirms Controversial Sale to Businessman Ricardo Borja

The Commissioner of Police Chester Williams has confirmed that he sold a seventy-thousand-dollar vehicle to

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Crime Rates Down Across Belize, Thanks to Effective Policing

In other news from the Police Commissioner, statistics are showing that crime across the country

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BDF Blunder: Firework Mistaken for IED

Tonight, the Belize Defense Force is staring down an embarrassing situation after its bomb experts

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Laguna Village and Yemeri Grove Land Dispute Escalates Amidst Boundary

The land upset between Laguna Village and Yemeri Grove is an ongoing dispute over land

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Tensions Flare in Indian Creek Over Controversial Solar Project Inauguration

Villagers in Indian Creek, Toledo District, are at odds over a new solar project slated

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Criminal Attorney Oscar Selgado Stands Trial for Abetment to Commit

Criminal Attorney Oscar Selgado appeared in the Belize High Court today, standing trial on a

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Belize Law Enforcement and UB Collaborate on Crime Prevention Forum

The Leadership Intervention Unit (LIU), the Belize Police Department, and the Ministry of Home Affairs

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Has the departure of the Director of the DYS impacted

While the LIU continues to work toward the reduction of crime and violence, it suffered

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Government Minister Urges Elected Representatives to Declare Wealth

Government Minister and former Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee, Julius Espat, is calling on

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Labour Complaints Tribunal Reconstituted for Fair Resolution of Disputes

After almost a year of being established, the Labour Complaints Tribunal was re-constituted on September

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PUP Endorses Bernard Wagner for Third Term as Mayor with

Two-time PUP Mayor, Bernard Wagner, was endorsed on Saturday to run for a third term

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CWU Accuses Port of Belize of Bad Faith in Stevedores’

The Christian Workers Union (CWU) believes that its stevedores are being jilted and is sounding

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Land Dispute Sparks Tensions Between Villagers in Toledo District

Over the weekend, a land dispute led to tensions flaring between villagers in the Toledo

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Ongoing Boundary Dispute in Villages Continues Amid Government’s Delay in

While both parties continue to lobby for what they both believe is their village’s boundaries,

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Minister Marin Addresses Tensions at Sarstoon River with Guatemalan Armed

Minister of Border Security, Florencio Marin Junior, has commented on last week’s tensions at the

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Minister Marin Responds to Exchange of Words Between BTV’s Wil

Minister Florencio Marin Junior aslo addressed the recent exchange of words between BTV’s Wil Maheia

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Who will be the PUP’s Belize City Mayoral Candidate ?

An announcement from the PUP Secretariat is coming soon …. It’s the third time we’ve

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Ministry of Natural Resources Investigates Land Fraud Allegations After Businessman’s

The Ministry of Natural Resources is probing into allegations of land fraud made by recently

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Lands Department Hosts Pickstock Residents at Belize Civic Center

Residents of Pickstock were hosted, for the first time, at the Belize Civic Center by

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DFC Marks 60th Anniversary with Plans to Transform into a

The Development Finance Corporation is celebrating its 60th anniversary. It is the norm that such

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SIB Reveals Strong GDP Growth in Q2 2022 Despite Agriculture

The Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) held its fourth press conference for this year to

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Belize’s GDP Growth Slows to 2.6% in Q2 2023, Prime

According to the SIB, the GDP growth for the second quarter of 2023 was 2.6%,

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Heritage Bank Limited Clarifies Misleading Reports on Share Sale

Curiosity and concerns ran high last night when the possible sale of Heritage Bank Limited

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US Embassy Grants $1 Million to Belize NGOs for Vital

The US Embassy distributed one million dollars in grants today during a special ceremony at

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Suspicion Arises as Dangriga Home Goes Up in Flames

A mother of four in Dangriga is devastated after her house was set on fire

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Businesswoman Protests Western Dairies’ Park Permit in Belmopan

Vicky Gabourel is a businesswoman in Belmopan who is threatening to draft a petition protesting

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Belize’s Minister Appeals to UN for Aid in Haitian Crisis

Minister Courtenay also spoke on the crisis in Haiti, appealing to the United Nations to

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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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Public Prosecutors Return to Work After Successful Negotiations for Higher

There is semblance of normalcy back in the criminal high court today as the public

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Heritage Bank Limited Considers Offers for Potential Sale

Heritage Bank Limited (HBL) is entertaining offers from potential buyers. The news comes eight years

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El Salvador’s Agriculture Minister Visits Belize, Progress on Bilateral Agreement

El Salvador’s Minister of Agriculture, Oscar Enrique Guardado Calderon, is in Belize with a delegation

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Will Belize deploy troops to crisis-hit Haiti ?

Belize is preparing to deploy members of its security forces to assist in the crisis

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Social Security Board to Lend $20.4 Million for Public Administration

The Social Security Board (SSB) has announced its plans to lend twenty point four million

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Government Addresses Backlog in Payments to Retired Public Officers

The issue of retired public officers not receiving monies owed to them by the Government

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Deputy Mayor Allan Pollard Sparks Controversy with Independence Day Campaign

Unity and politics, it’s a rare combination when it involves opposing sides. This proved true

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High Court may resume normal operations come Monday

The Belize Criminal High Court may be back to a full staff come Monday. By

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Toledo East Representative Criticizes Belize Territorial Volunteers’ Sarstoon Trip

Toledo East Area Representative, Mike Espat is not known to appear on the media, but

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People’s Constitution Commission Clarifies Funding Situation Amidst Reports of Delays

The People’s Constitution Commission (PCC) has come forward to address a report that the work

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Mayor Palacio’s 14-Minute Independence Day Address Raises Eyebrows

The official Independence Day ceremony began just after ten o’clock yesterday morning in the capital

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Prime Minister Lightens Mood at Independence Day Ceremony Amid Opposition

Prime Minister John Briceno delivered his keynote remarks after Barrow’s presentation, and made light of

Love Staff September 19, 2023 No Comment

Belize Government Sues Former Minister and UDP Stalwart for $6

Six million dollars – that’s how much the Government of Belize is suing former Minister

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Family Court and Attorney General’s Ministry Discuss Key Amendment to

Today, the Attorney General’s Ministry met with the Director of the Family Court and the

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High Court Prosecutors’ Absence Disrupts Belize Judiciary

For the second day in a row, the judiciary was rocked by an absence of

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Activist Attorney Audrey Matura Addresses Prosecutors’ Sick-Out and Security Concerns

Activist/Attorney Audrey Matura has weighed in on the perceived sick-out by the prosecutors. She noted

Love Staff September 19, 2023 No Comment

Attorney General Believes Prosecutors Genuinely Ill Amidst Alleged Sick-Out

While the actions of the crown counsels have been perceived by many as industrial action,

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Mass Prosecutor Absence Forces Adjournment of Belize High Court Cases

Cases at the Belize High Court had to be adjourned today after a mass absence

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Burglary at Trinidadian Judge’s Home in Belize Raises Concerns

The home of a Trinidadian Judge was burglarized this morning in Lord’s Bank, Belize District.

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New Guatemalan Ambassador Presents Credentials to Belize Governor General

A new Guatemalan Ambassador to Belize presented his credentials to the Governor General. His Excellency

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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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Prime Minister Briceño Leads Belize Delegation to UN SDG Summit

Prime Minister John Briceño has departed the country today for New York City. The Prime

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Belize Parliament Discusses Code of Ethics Amid Elected Officials’ Misconduct

With the recent revelations of untoward conduct by elected officials, serious discussions have begun within

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People’s Constitution Commission Updates Engagement with Belizeans Abroad

For its public consultation and education campaign, the People’s Constitution Commission (PCC) divided the country

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Mount Carmel Primary School and BTNU Benque Branch Sit Out

Today, schools country-wide went out in full force to participate in the Children’s Rally parade,

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Children’s Rally Parade Displays Patriotism Across Belize Despite Controversy

The absence of the students at Mount Carmel Primary School in Benque Viejo del Carmen

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Police Capture Suspect in Triple Murder Case: Toledo Man Arrested

Police have arrested a man wanted in connection with three murders. Officers from the Toledo

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Allan Pollard is not backing down

It is to be noted that there has not been an official confirmation to this

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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Museum of Belize Unveils Premier George Cadle Price’s Pre-Independence Speeches

After making its way south of the Jewel, the Let Belize Live: Speeches of the

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Belizean Patriots Honored at Annual Tribute Event

The annual Tribute to Belizean Patriots was held last night in Belize City. Despite interruptions

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Former Minister Anthony Boots Martinez Fails in Recall Petition Against

Former Minister Anthony Boots Martinez has failed in his recall petition against the Area Representative

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NGO Fragments of Hope Opposes Environmental Impact Assessment for Angelfish

Southern NGO, Fragments of Hope, is opposing the Department of the Environment’s decision to proceed

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Asian National Sentenced to 10 Years in U.S. Prison for

An Asian national who had acquired Belizean nationality during the period 2011 to 2013 has

Love Staff September 13, 2023 No Comment

Man Charged with Murder of 79-Year-Old Juliana Rhys in Dangriga

Police have arrested and charged one man for the murder of 79-year-old, Juliana Rhys. Yesterday,

Love Staff September 13, 2023 No Comment

Is there a sugar scarcity in Belize ?

Bakers, store owners, and the everyday Joe have been reaching out to our newsroom to

Love Staff September 13, 2023 No Comment

Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association and BSI/ASR at Impasse Over

After months of negotiations, tonight, the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association (BSCFA) and Belize Sugar

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Belizean Man Denies Heinous Crime Allegations in Guatemalan Media

A Belizean man is working to clear his name after a Guatemalan news agency reported

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Belize Celebrates 225th Anniversary of Battle of Saint George’s Caye

Belize celebrated the 225th anniversary of the Battle of Saint George’s Caye Day on Sunday,

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Monument Honors Captain John Ralph Moss, Hero of the Battle

For some, the Battle of St. Georges Caye is viewed as one of the most

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Ministry Launches Investigation into Immigration Officer Caught in Cocaine Videos

Weeks after two videos of an immigration officer cutting what appeared to be cocaine, the

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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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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

Love Staff September 8, 2023 No Comment

Belize Government Announces Decrease in Butane Prices

The Government of Belize has announced another decrease in butane prices. A release from the

Love Staff September 8, 2023 No Comment

Belize Deliberates Sending Personnel to Assist in Haiti’s Humanitarian Efforts

Belize is currently deliberating the possibility of sending personnel to Haiti to assist in humanitarian