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October 29, 2025 No Comment

Hurricane Melissa Devastates Jamaica, Slams Eastern Cuba With Deadly Force

Hurricane Melissa unleashed devastation in Jamaica as the strongest storm on record ever to hit

October 29, 2025 No Comment

CARICOM Chief Urges Global Action on Soaring Insurance Costs for

CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett has called for urgent global cooperation to address the rising

October 28, 2025 No Comment

Hurricane Melissa Slams Jamaica as Category 5 Storm; 45 Belizean

Hurricane Melissa made landfall on the island of Jamaica as a Category 5 hurricane around

October 27, 2025 No Comment

PM Briceno Calls for Regional Peace Amid U.S. Naval Presence

Prime Minister John Brecenio weighed in today – on the Sunday arrival of the USS

October 17, 2025 No Comment

Belize Embraces CARICOM Free Movement Pact to Boost Regional Unity

The House of Representatives met today to consider several bills. In today’s sitting of the

October 9, 2025 No Comment

Four CARICOM Nations, Including Belize, Launch Full Free Movement for

The decision by Belize, Barbados, Dominica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines in implementing “Full-Free

October 3, 2025 No Comment

Belize Dominates Ancient Maya Ballgame Pok ta Pok

Did you know that the Maya played the earliest team sport in the world? Within

September 24, 2025 No Comment

Concerns Raised Over Criminals Moving Under Free Movement Regime

With Belize looking to implement the Free Movement Regime, concerns over criminals migrating between the

September 23, 2025 No Comment

Belize to Launch Free Movement Regime With CARICOM Nations

In about one week, Belize will roll out the first phase of the Free Movement

September 16, 2025 No Comment

CARICOM Condemns Guatemalan Military Incursions Into Belize Territory

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has issued a strong statement condemning recent incursions by the Guatemalan

September 16, 2025 No Comment

COPPPAL Alerts International Community to Guatemala’s Illegal Actions in Belize

In related news, the Permanent Conference of Political Parties of Latin America and the Caribbean

September 15, 2025 No Comment

Belize Territorial Volunteers Face Off With Guatemalan Forces

Despite the Prime Minister’s caution, the Belize Territorial Volunteers still proceeded with their trip to

September 8, 2025 No Comment

OAS Report Highlights Belize’s Growing Role in Regional Leadership

A new report from the Organization of American States (OAS) has highlighted Belize’s growing influence

September 5, 2025 No Comment

Belize in Support of US Regional Drug Fight Despite CARICOM

Minister of Foreign Affairs Francis Fonseca says that Belize supports efforts by the United States

August 29, 2025 No Comment

Caribbean Leaders Commit to Collaboration as Good Deeds Day Conference

The Good Deeds Day Caribbean Leadership Conference wrapped up yesterday, with a commitment from participants

August 26, 2025 No Comment

Maya Artists Showcase Ancestral Textiles at CARIFESTA in Barbados

Maya organizations have commended Mopan Maya artists, Luciana Chun and Magdalena Chiac, for representing their

August 19, 2025 No Comment

Belize Delegation Heads to CARIFESTA XV in Barbados

Belize is sending a 13-member delegation to the 15th staging of the Caribbean Festival of

August 18, 2025 No Comment

Belize, Mexico and Guatemala Sign Landmark Maya Forest Protection Pact

As we have been reporting last week, there was a major diplomatic gathering, Prime Minister

August 15, 2025 No Comment

Prime Minister Briceño Joins Presidents of Mexico and Guatemala for

Prime Minister John Briceno led a delegation to Mexico today for discussions with neighboring counterparts.

August 14, 2025 No Comment

PM Briceño Heads to Mexico for Trilateral Talks with Guatemala

The Government of Belize issued an official release confirming that Prime Minister John Briceño is

July 16, 2025 No Comment

UDP Raises Alarm Over CSME Deal and Job Market Impact,

One of several issues of national concern that the UDP’s Parliamentary Caucus brought up yesterday

July 15, 2025 No Comment

UDP Criticizes Government Over Unannounced CSME Agreement

Another national concern that the UDP’s Parliamentary Caucus brought up this afternoon had to do

July 10, 2025 No Comment

OAS Honors Belize’s Nestor Mendez as His Term Ends

A special OAS Permanent Council meeting took place this morning in Washington DC, USA, to

July 4, 2025 No Comment

CARICOM Celebrates 52 Years of Regional Unity

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is celebrating its 52nd anniversary today. The 15-member block of countries,

July 4, 2025 No Comment

CARICOM Accredits First Palestinian Ambassador to the Region

In a landmark moment for international diplomacy, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) officially welcomed the first-ever

June 18, 2025 No Comment

Belize Participates in Regional Workshop on Debt Transparency

Belize recently participated in a crucial workshop in Jamaica focused on improving public debt data

June 18, 2025 No Comment

Belize and Trinidad Open Trade Mission to Strengthen Ties

Belize and Trinidad and Tobago have officially launched a three-day trade mission aimed at deepening

June 17, 2025 No Comment

Belize Tops Region in Tobacco Consumption and Cigarette Imports

Recent data for 2024 reveals Belize is becoming an increasingly significant country in the Latin

June 11, 2025 No Comment

Belize Seeks CARICOM Support for Major Trade Deal With El

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Trade, Marconi Leal, is in Georgetown, Guyana,

June 3, 2025 No Comment

Belize-Guatemala ICJ Case Expected to Be Heard Later This Year

In news on the ICJ, Belize’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is anticipating that the territorial

May 28, 2025 No Comment

Belize Drops Out of Top 10 Most Violent Latin American

Belize is no longer one of the ten most violent countries in Latin America, marking

May 23, 2025 No Comment

Belize Confirms 90 Screwworm Cases in Ongoing Public Health Fight

Belize, the last Central American nation to remain free of the parasitic screwworm, has now

May 2, 2025 No Comment

Belize Monitors U.S. Tariffs Amid Regional Concerns

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Francis Fonseca has addressed the Caribbean Community’s (CARICOM)

April 30, 2025 No Comment

Belize Ends Military Deployments to Haiti Amid CARICOM Shift

Belize’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that there will be no more military deployments

April 24, 2025 No Comment

BDF Officers Return from Peacekeeping Mission in Haiti

After nearly seven months of service in Haiti, Belize Defence Force soldiers, Major Ermil Coh

April 23, 2025 No Comment

Caribbean Faces Economic Slowdown as IMF Cuts Growth Forecast

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is predicting a significant slowdown on economies in the Caribbean

April 22, 2025 No Comment

Belizean Soldiers Return Home After Peacekeeping Mission in Haiti

Major Ermil Coh of the Orange Walk District and Captain Claudio Quiroz of the Cayo

April 15, 2025 No Comment

Belize Advocates for Caribbean Concerns at International Maritime Climate Meetings

Belize has reaffirmed its commitment to global climate action in the maritime sector by participating

April 14, 2025 No Comment

Belize Water Services Gains Global Recognition at Regional Utility Meetings

Belize was represented last week at two high-level gatherings of regional water utility companies. The

April 9, 2025 No Comment

CARICOM Holds Emergency Meeting on New US Tariffs

Representatives from across the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) gathered virtually today for a meeting to discuss

March 3, 2025 No Comment

Belizean Man Fatally Shot in Honduras: Police Seek Motive Behind

A Belizean man identified as 38-year-old Lawrence Bernardez was killed in Honduras this morning. According

February 21, 2025 No Comment

Belize’s Foreign Affairs Defends Virtual Presence at CARICOM Meeting

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has recently faced criticism for its absence from the CARICOM

February 4, 2025 No Comment

Belize Yet to Decide on Troop Deployment to Haiti as

As the global political landscape continues to evolve, the future of regional soldiers being deployed

January 27, 2025 No Comment

Obregon Coconut Company Eyes Major Expansion and CARICOM Market Growth

Dr. Osmond Martinez, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, along with officials from the Directorate

January 24, 2025 No Comment

Two Notorious Salvadoran Gang Members Expelled from Belize

Two dangerous members of the notorious 18th Street Gang from El Salvador were expelled from

January 22, 2025 No Comment

Belize Leverages CARIFORUM Chairmanship to Push for Increased Climate Financing

Belize is hoping to leverage its Chairmanship of the Caribbean Forum of African, Caribbean, and

January 21, 2025 No Comment

Government and BSI Discuss Expanding Sugar Exports to CARICOM Market

This week, Minister of State for Foreign Trade Dr. Osmond Martinez, the Directorate General for

January 20, 2025 No Comment

Dr. Osmond Martinez Assumes CARIFORUM Chairmanship

Minister of State for Foreign Trade, Dr. Osmond Martinez, has assumed the Chairmanship of CARIFORUM

January 16, 2025 No Comment

Belize Still Undecided on Sending More Soldiers to Haiti Peacekeeping

The Government of Belize is still hemming and hawing on whether they will deploy more

January 10, 2025 No Comment

Belize Prepares for Haiti Deployment Amid Soldier Concerns Over Allowances

While a date has still not been set for when additional forces from Belize will

January 9, 2025 No Comment

BAHA Confirms Second Screwworm Outbreak in Toledo as Containment Efforts

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has intensified its efforts to control the spread

January 8, 2025 No Comment

Guatemalan Vessel Found in Belizean Waters as Coast Guard Highlights

And while it is the first time this year a Guatemalan vessel has been found

January 7, 2025 No Comment

Shots Fired During Chase Between Belizean Authorities and Guatemalan Fishers

A chase yesterday between Belizean authorities and Guatemalan fishers led to shots being fired near

December 20, 2024 No Comment

Defence Minister Marin Expresses Confidence in Coast Guard Amid Guatemalan

Minister of National Defence and Border Security Florencio Marin Jr. says he has unwavering faith

December 18, 2024 No Comment

Belize’s troops continue to await deployment to Haiti

While the Belize Defence Force (BDF) has already deployed two troops to Haiti, there is

December 10, 2024 No Comment

Belize and Mexico Strengthen Agricultural Trade Ties with Focus on

Belize has made progress with trade arrangements with Mexico concerning two agricultural exports: cattle and

December 9, 2024 No Comment

Minister Mai Advocates for Trade and Agricultural Health at Regional

Minister of Agriculture, Food Security, and Enterprise Jose Abelardo Mai is in Mexico this week

December 4, 2024 No Comment

Belize and Guatemala Collaborate to Tackle New World Screwworm Outbreak

A high-level bilateral meeting between Belize and Guatemala to discuss the situation of the New

December 4, 2024 No Comment

Belize Concludes Presidency of Regional Migration Conference

This week, Belize wrapped up its first term as President Pro Tempore of the Regional

December 3, 2024 No Comment

Belize Commits Troops to UN-Led Haiti Mission Despite Escalating Violence

The Government of Belize says it is committed to sending Belize Defence Force (BDF) troops

November 28, 2024 No Comment

BDF Soldiers to Learn French Ahead of Haiti Security Support

Thirty-five military personnel will be undergoing linguistic classes to learn the French language. It is

November 28, 2024 No Comment

Belize Advocates for Regional Trade Reforms at COTED Meeting in

Dr. Osmond Martinez, Belize’s Minister of State for Foreign Trade, is spearheading the nation’s delegation

November 27, 2024 No Comment

Belize Pushes Regional Trade Goals at CARICOM COTED Meeting in

Dr. Osmond Martinez, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, is leading Belize’s delegation to the

November 20, 2024 No Comment

PM Briceño Strengthens Belize-Mexico Relations, Discusses Energy and Security Collaboration

Despite his early arrival from Mexico on Friday, Prime Minister John Briceño was able to

November 14, 2024 No Comment

PM John Briceno Attends COCESNA Meeting in Mexico City, Deputy

Prime Minister John Briceno is currently out of the country on business. The country leader

November 6, 2024 No Comment

Belize Prepares for New World Screwworm Threat Amid Guatemala’s Confirmed

To address the imminent threat of the new world screwworm, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food

November 6, 2024 No Comment

Mexico’s Livestock Producers Request Cattle Import Restrictions from Belize and

Livestock producers in Mexico are asking their government to restrict the importation of cattle from

November 6, 2024 No Comment

CARICOM and SICA Flags Reestablished at Belize City Flag Monument

Today, CARICOM and SICA flags were reestablished at Belize City’s renowned flag monument. The ceremony

November 4, 2024 No Comment

CARICOM Officials Convene in Placencia for Regional Statistics Development Forum

A high-level regional forum on statistics kicked off this morning in Placencia. The week-long event

November 4, 2024 No Comment

Historic Punta Festival in Mexico Draws Thousands; Belize’s Supa G

Musical history was made in Mexico on Friday, with the first-ever Punta Festival in Chetumal.

November 1, 2024 No Comment

CARICOM Social Security Leaders Meet on Free Labor Movement and

Heads of Social Security Organizations of CARICOM member states have gathered in the Bahamas to

October 31, 2024 No Comment

Taiwan Responds to Belize Opposition Leader’s Comments Favoring China

Is Taiwan’s Government concerned about the Leader of the Opposition’s recent visit to the Chinese

October 31, 2024 No Comment

Taiwan Foreign Minister Responds to Regional Pressures for Diplomatic Cutbacks

And the visit of Taiwan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-Lung to the region comes

October 31, 2024 No Comment

Honduran Police Seize Belize-Linked Contraband Cigarettes Worth BZD $800,000

Honduran military police recently seized a substantial shipment of contraband cigarettes worth approximately $800,000 BZD,

October 23, 2024 No Comment

Belize Water Services Highlights Country’s Water Management at Caribbean Conference

Belize Water Services (BWS) is representing the country at the 33rd Annual Caribbean Water and

October 23, 2024 No Comment

Minister of Agriculture Monitors Screwworm Eradication Efforts in Honduras

Minister of Agriculture, Food Security, and Enterprise Jose Abelardo Mai and a team from his

October 11, 2024 No Comment

Father and Son Missing in Mexico Reunited with Family After

The office of Quintana Roo’s Attorney General has deactivated the public alert for 18-year-old Johan

October 8, 2024 No Comment

Belize’s Ambassador Attends Historic Inauguration of Mexico’s First Woman President

Belize’s Ambassador to Mexico, Oscar Arnold, was in the company of Prime Minister John Briceno

October 3, 2024 No Comment

Belize Consults with Stakeholders on CARICOM Market Implementation

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, in collaboration with the CARICOM Secretariat is

September 20, 2024 No Comment

Opposition Leader Questions Outcome of Prime Minister’s Guatemala Meeting

Leader of the Opposition Moses Shyne Barrow is questioning whether the Prime Minister’s recent meeting

September 16, 2024 No Comment

Concerns Rise Over Safety of BDF Soldiers in Haiti Amid

With two of our BDF soldiers now in Haiti as part of the Kenyan security

September 9, 2024 No Comment

Guatemalan Naval Vessels Found in Belizean Waters for Second Time

For the second time within a week, elements of the Guatemalan Armed Forces were found

September 9, 2024 No Comment

Belizean Soldiers Deployed to Haiti as Part of U.N. Peacekeeping

Over the weekend, two senior soldiers from the Belize Defence Force (BDF) were deployed to

September 9, 2024 No Comment

Jaguars Dominate Turks and Caicos in CONCACAF Nations League Victory

The Jaguars, Belize’s national men’s senior football team scored a blowout victory on Saturday against

September 6, 2024 No Comment

Belizean Illegal Crossings into the US Decline Amid Reversed US

The number of Belizeans illegally crossing into the United States of America through the Mexican

September 6, 2024 No Comment

Belize Delegation Attends Regional Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Guyana

A delegation from Belize, led by Speaker of the House of Representatives Valerie Woods, is participating

September 6, 2024 No Comment

CARICOM Launches Programme to Engage Youth in Regional Integration Opportunities

Many Caribbean youth remain unaware of the benefits offered by the CARICOM Single Market Economy

September 5, 2024 No Comment

Belize and El Salvador Move Closer to Finalizing Partial Scope

Belize and El Salvador are one step closer to finalizing a partial scope agreement. The

September 5, 2024 No Comment

Belize-Mexico Partial Scope Agreement Talks Progress Amid Growing Trade Relations

El Salvador isn’t the only country Belize is looking to formalize a trade agreement with.

September 5, 2024 No Comment

Violence in Chetumal Subdued: Belizean Ambassador Confirms Situation Stabilized

After months of uncertainty, the Belizean Embassy in Mexico says that the threat of violence

September 4, 2024 No Comment

Belize Mourns Diplomat Sir Shridath Ramphal, CARICOM Celebrates His Legacy

Sir Shridath Ramphal, a Guyanese diplomat, attorney and statesman has died. Ramphal’s passing is news

September 2, 2024 No Comment

BTV Urges Government Action After Aggressive Sarstoon River Encounter

The Belize Territorial Volunteers (BTV) is calling on the government to take decisive action after

August 29, 2024 No Comment

BELTRAIDE Engages in Knowledge Exchange with Costa Rica’s PROCOMER for

In preparation for upcoming projects, representatives from Belize Trade and Investment Development Service BELTRAIDE, traveled

August 27, 2024 No Comment

Belize Opens Honorary Consulate in Chetumal to Assist Nationals in

Friday saw the official opening of Belize’s Honorary Consulate in Chetumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Belizean

August 27, 2024 No Comment

Belize Remains in Talks with Mexico to Join Tren Maya

Belize remains in talks with the Government of Mexico to be a part of the

August 26, 2024 No Comment

Belize and Guatemala Reaffirm Commitment to ICJ Ruling in 2025

Prime Minister John Briceno has announced that both Belize and Guatemala have reiterated its commitment

August 23, 2024 No Comment

Dr. Chantal Ononaiwu Appointed as New CCJ Judge, Filling Vacancy

Dr.Chantal Ononaiwu of Jamaica has been selected by the Regional Judicial and Legal Services Commission

August 21, 2024 No Comment

Ministry of Health on High Alert for Mpox Following Regional

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is putting in place measures to prevent a possible

August 16, 2024 No Comment

Is the US Influencing Belize’s Stance on Venezuela? Minister of

Is the US working to sway Belize’s support away from Venezuela? Recently, Belize’s Minister of

August 14, 2024 No Comment

Belize to Continue Abstaining in OAS Vote on Venezuela Election

Belize will continue to abstain from voting in the Organization of American States’ efforts to

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