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October 23, 2026 No Comment

Belize City Mayor Heads to Guyana and Antigua for Commonwealth

Belize City Mayor Bernard Wagner is preparing to travel to Guyana and Antigua and Barbuda

October 23, 2026 No Comment

Belize Tax Service Clarifies MSME Tax Amnesty Ended in September

Belize Tax Service Director General Michelle Longsworth has clarified that the tax amnesty programme for

October 23, 2026 No Comment

Minister Hyde Says Assad Shoman Went Too Far With Controversial

Deputy Prime Minister Cordel Hyde says Assad Shoman went too far in choosing the image

October 23, 2026 No Comment

Minister Cordel Hyde Backs Minister Michel Chebat to Lead National

Deputy Prime Minister Cordel Hyde has expressed confidence in Michel Chebat’s ability to lead the

October 22, 2026 No Comment

Deputy Prime Minister Relieved No One Hurt in Minister’s Government

Deputy Prime Minister Cordel Hyde says he is relieved that no one was hurt when

October 22, 2026 No Comment

Minister Francis Fonseca Addresses Keeping Alexis Rosado on Belize’s ICJ

Foreign Affairs Minister Francis Fonseca has again addressed Government’s decision to retain Alexis Rosado as

October 22, 2026 No Comment

Deputy PM Hyde Stands Firm on Cutting Ministers’ Allowances

Minister Francis Fonseca says supporting constituents takes money, a reality he raised today when asked

October 21, 2026 No Comment

Belize keeps an open mind on the Shield of Americas

Prime Minister John Briceño says Belize needs international assistance to keep drug cartels at bay.

October 21, 2026 No Comment

PM Briceño Addresses Possible Appeal of Unconstitutional State of Emergency

Prime Minister John Briceño today addressed whether government will appeal a Court of Appeal ruling

October 21, 2026 No Comment

Government works to resolve the disinvestment of Tropic Air in

Prime Minister John Briceño says government is working to address the threatened loss of scheduled

October 21, 2026 No Comment

PM Briceño Addresses Alexis Rosado’s Continued Role on Belize’s ICJ

Prime Minister John Briceño today addressed the continued appointment of Alexis Rosado as Belize’s co-agent

October 21, 2026 No Comment

Belize Invests US$2 Million to Secure Direct Frankfurt Air Connection

Prime Minister John Briceño today discussed Belize’s investment in securing a new European air connection,

October 21, 2026 No Comment

Former Defence Minister Florencio Marin Jr. Explains Decision to Break

After stating that contracts in the Ministry of Defence were approved by the Contractor General

October 21, 2026 No Comment

Government Vehicle Assigned to Minister Henry Charles Usher Overturns After

Government has issued a public statement regarding a single-vehicle accident on October 1 involving a

October 20, 2026 No Comment

PM Briceño Explains Michel Chebat Appointment and National Security Reshuffle

Prime Minister John Briceño returned to Belize today after attending meetings in Bangkok, Thailand. In

October 20, 2026 No Comment

Prime Minister Responds to Former PM Barrow’s Prediction of Third

The interview also turned to former Prime Minister Dean Barrow’s assessment of the political landscape.

October 20, 2026 No Comment

PM Briceño Addresses Alleged Cabinet Friction and 2030 Leadership Question

But the discussion about another term also brought questions about Briceño’s support within his own

October 20, 2026 No Comment

Prime Minister Briceño Gives Update on Belize’s Push for Sargassum

Turning to his visit to Bangkok, the Prime Minister gave an update on discussions about

October 20, 2026 No Comment

Discover Airlines Announces Direct Frankfurt-Belize Flights for 2027

There was also news today of a planned air connection between Belize and Germany. Discover

October 20, 2026 No Comment

PM Briceño Says Battery Storage Project Was Stalled for Nearly

Prime Minister John Briceño says Belize needs international partners to move faster on energy projects

October 20, 2026 No Comment

Transport Ministry Outlines Rules for Moving Houses on Belize Highways

Transport Ministry CEO Chester Williams has outlined the safety requirements for moving houses along Belize’s

October 19, 2026 No Comment

Former Defence Minister Florencio Marin Jr. Speaks Out on Procurement

Former Defence Minister Florencio Marin Jr. spoke out today about the procurement controversy at his

October 19, 2026 No Comment

Florencio Marin Jr. Addresses Future in Cabinet After Reshuffle

As it relates to his possible return to Cabinet, Marin gave his position considering the

October 19, 2026 No Comment

PM Briceño Says Credit Ratings Strengthened Belize’s Position in Global

Prime Minister John Briceño says Belize’s recent credit assessments gave the country a stronger standing

October 16, 2026 No Comment

PM Briceño Outlines Plan to Close Belize’s Electricity Supply Gap

Prime Minister John Briceño says government is working to close Belize’s electricity supply gap and

October 16, 2026 No Comment

PM Briceño Raises Energy Project Delays With World Bank, IMF

In related news, Prime Minister John Briceño says delays in getting major energy projects underway

October 16, 2026 No Comment

Senator Brittney Galvez and House Speaker Valerie Woods Represent Belize

Senator Brittney Galvez and House Speaker Valerie Woods have represented Belize at a five-day parliamentary

October 15, 2026 No Comment

PM Briceño Says China Sanctions Will Not Change Belize-Taiwan Relations

In other news, Prime Minister John Briceño says Belize has the right to choose its

October 15, 2026 No Comment

Belize Pushes Small States’ Concerns at World Bank Meetings

Prime Minister John Briceño, in Bangkok, Thailand, is highlighting several concerns on behalf of Belize

October 14, 2026 No Comment

Guatemalan Aircraft May Have Strayed Beyond Counterdrug Operation Zone

Foreign Affairs Minister Francis Fonseca says one possible explanation for the Guatemalan military aircraft’s entry

October 14, 2026 No Comment

PM Briceño Says China Sanctions Will Strengthen Belize’s Support for

Prime Minister John Briceño, in an interview with Taiwan media, says China’s sanctions against Foreign

October 14, 2026 No Comment

Belize Pushes for Energy and Agriculture Support at IMF-World Bank

Belize is pressing for support in energy, agriculture and other priority areas as its delegation

October 14, 2026 No Comment

Financial Secretary Says Belize Must Balance Spending as Credit Outlook

Financial Secretary Joseph Waight says Government must carefully balance spending demands with keeping Belize’s finances

October 14, 2026 No Comment

Government Keeps Alexis Rosado on ICJ Team as Sexual Offences

Foreign Affairs Minister Francis Fonseca says Government is following the advice of Belize’s legal team

October 14, 2026 No Comment

Hon. Francis Fonseca Says PUP Cannot Take Municipal Election Victory

Foreign Affairs Minister Francis Fonseca says the People’s United Party has more work ahead if

October 14, 2026 No Comment

Belize Nears Resolution on Future of Cuban Medical Brigade

Foreign Affairs Minister Francis Fonseca says discussions over the future of the Cuban Medical Brigade

October 14, 2026 No Comment

No Decision Yet on Kennedy Carrillo’s Future as Belize ICAO

Some three months later, and there is yet to be an announced decision on Kennedy

October 14, 2026 No Comment

Transport Ministry Addresses Wide-Load Rules After Police Sergeant’s Death

The death of Police Sergeant Jiovanni Ponce has triggered concerns about the movement of houses

October 14, 2026 No Comment

China Sanctions Belize’s Foreign Minister Francis Fonseca

China’s decision to impose sanctions on Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister Francis Fonseca made

October 14, 2026 No Comment

A diplomatic note from Beijing describes the measures as a

Foreign Minister Francis Fonseca says a diplomatic note from China arrived today, following Beijing’s announcement

October 14, 2026 No Comment

Foreign Minister Francis Fonseca Addresses Trade Concerns After China Sanctions

Beyond the diplomatic response, the sanctions against Foreign Minister Francis Fonseca have raised concerns about

October 14, 2026 No Comment

Belize Seeks OAS Investigation Into Guatemalan Military Aircraft Incursion

Foreign Minister Francis Fonseca updated the media today on Belize’s request for an investigation by

October 14, 2026 No Comment

Prime Minister Briceño, IDB Discuss Energy Costs and Sargassum Solutions

Prime Minister John Briceño is in Bangkok, Thailand on the people’s business. The PM has

October 9, 2026 No Comment

EU Removes Belize From Tax Grey List

The European Union has officially removed Belize from Annex II (the “grey list”) of non-cooperative

October 9, 2026 No Comment

Rural Electrification Push Targets Southern Belize Communities

Plans to bring electricity to more rural and indigenous communities in southern Belize were discussed

October 9, 2026 No Comment

Immigration Officers Get New Guidance on Children and Travel Restrictions

Immigration officers are getting clearer guidance on handling cases involving children travelling with one parent

October 8, 2026 No Comment

BTB stands to payout 770 thousand dollars to Karen Bevans

The Caribbean Court of Justice has upheld the employment contracts of former Tourism Director Karen

October 8, 2026 No Comment

Minister Michel Chebat confirms CEO reassignments following Cabinet reshuffle

The recent changes in Cabinet are also bringing changes to the chief executive officers who

October 8, 2026 No Comment

Abortion Reform Has Not Reached Human Development Ministry, Minister Garcia-Ramirez

Minister of Human Development, Family Support and Gender Affairs, Thea Garcia-Ramirez, says the Belize Family

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 8, 2026 No Comment

Human Development Ministry Struggles to Recruit Social Workers

The government is having difficulty finding social workers to fill key positions in the Ministry

October 8, 2026 No Comment

Belize Stakeholders Unite to Strengthen Fight Against Violence Toward Children

Ending violence against children requires more than laws and policies. It demands a united effort

October 7, 2026 No Comment

Michel Chebat Takes Over Ministry of National Security in Latest

Michel Chebat is now the fourth minister to take charge of policing under the Briceño

October 7, 2026 No Comment

DPP Takes Oscar Selgado Acquittal Fight to Caribbean Court of

Attorney Oscar Selgado’s court battle continued today, with the prosecution asking the Caribbean Court of

October 7, 2026 No Comment

Human Development Minister shares her pro-choice views on abortion

Minister of Human Development Thea Garcia-Ramirez says she is pro-choice, adding her personal voice to

October 7, 2026 No Comment

National Bus Company Reports on Belize Electric Bus Pilot

The National Bus Company (NBC) is reporting on its electric bus pilot project, as Belize

October 7, 2026 No Comment

Minister of Transport Eyes Wider Rollout of Electric Buses in

Following what he describes as a successful pilot project, Minister of Transportation Dr. Louis Zabaneh

October 6, 2026 No Comment

Government confirms Guatemala’s airspace incursion and calls for an OAS

The government has released new details tonight surrounding the September 24 incursion into Belize’s airspace

October 6, 2026 No Comment

CCJ Declines to Intervene in Maya Customary Land Rights Legislation

The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has declined to intervene in the ongoing development of

October 5, 2026 No Comment

Mayor Earl Trapp Calls for Probe into Alleged Electoral Irregularities

San Ignacio and Santa Elena Mayor Earl Trapp is calling for an investigation into alleged

October 5, 2026 No Comment

Government Reviewing Salaries for Police Department Attorneys

Public Service Minister Henry Charles Usher has confirmed to Love News that his ministry is

October 5, 2026 No Comment

Minister Usher Calls Out PSU Over Public Services Commission Claims

Public Service Minister Henry Charles Usher has called out the Public Service Union (PSU) for

October 5, 2026 No Comment

PUP’s Henry Charles Usher Defends Abelardo Mai Jr. Appointment Amid

Usher also addressed the hiring of Abelardo Mai Junior as Acting Director of the Belize

October 5, 2026 No Comment

PUP Marks 76th Anniversary at National Party Council Meeting

Hundreds of PUP supporters from across the country arrived in Belize City on Saturday morning

October 5, 2026 No Comment

PUP Chairman Weighs In on Public Disagreements Among Senior Ministers

PUP Chairman and Government Whip Henry Charles Usher has weighed in on the recent public

October 5, 2026 No Comment

Belize Sustainable Ocean Plan Aims to Protect Marine Resources

Protecting Belize’s marine resources while supporting the people who depend on them is the goal

October 2, 2026 No Comment

PM Defends $390K Compensation Package for Procurement Director

The employment contract of Director of Procurement Rey Guerrero has turned heads and raised eyebrows,

October 2, 2026 No Comment

PM Responds to Concerns Over Abelardo Mai Jr. Appointment

Prime Minister John Briceño today responded to concerns surrounding the reported appointment of Abelardo Mai

October 2, 2026 No Comment

Julius Espat Says Interest in Home Affairs Portfolio Has Waned

Julius Espat has addressed several matters that have put him in recent headlines, including his

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

Transport Minister Defends Government Support for National Bus Company

Minister of Transportation, Dr. Louis Zabaneh, has pushed back against bus operators who are crying

October 1, 2026 No Comment

Senate Debates Expanded Protections for Domestic Violence Survivors

A bill aimed at expanding protection for survivors of domestic violence and intimate partner violence

October 1, 2026 No Comment

Senate Debates $47M Loan for Early Childhood Education and Women’s

A forty-seven-million-dollar loan for early childhood education and women’s employment came before the Senate today,

October 1, 2026 No Comment

Senate Considers Visa Exemption Agreement With Kazakhstan

In other news from the Senate, Leader of Government Business in the Senate, Eamon Courtenay,

September 30, 2026 No Comment

Briceño Yet to Decide Future of Home Affairs Ministry

In related news, Prime Minister John Briceño has yet to announce how he will move

September 30, 2026 No Comment

Special Envoy Defends Guatemala Visit Amid Public Debate

After the debate on social media, the name calling and the Belize/Guatemala back and forth,

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

Mayor Earl Trapp Calls Out Area Reps Over Lack of

San Ignacio and Santa Elena Mayor Earl Trapp is calling out the three area representatives

September 30, 2026 No Comment

Edward Broaster Testifies Before Integrity Commission Over Oscar Mira Complaint

UDP Belize Rural Central Standard Bearer Edward Broaster testified before the Integrity Commission in Belmopan

September 30, 2026 No Comment

$23.75M Rural Electrification Program Targets 3,000 Belizean Households

The Government of Belize and the Inter-American Development Bank are preparing to present a Rural

September 29, 2026 No Comment

Belize and Taiwan sign an agreement to strengthen diplomatic training

Belize and Taiwan signed an agreement today to support the training and professional development of

September 29, 2026 No Comment

UDP Unveils Nine Mayoral Candidates Ahead of March Elections

The United Democratic Party (UDP) has presented its nine mayoral candidates ahead of the municipal

September 29, 2026 No Comment

Tracy Panton Criticizes Municipal Leadership as UDP Unveils Candidates

UDP Leader Tracy Panton used her presentation of the party’s mayoral candidates this morning to

September 29, 2026 No Comment

House Speaker Valerie Woods Highlights Challenges Facing Small Commonwealth Jurisdictions

Small island states and other small jurisdictions across the Commonwealth face common challenges, and Belize’s

September 29, 2026 No Comment

Opposition Leader Offers Opinion on First Lady’s Attendance in Guatemala

Should Special Envoy Rossana Briceño have gone to a meeting in Guatemala while Belize was

September 28, 2026 No Comment

Briceño Pushes Back on Guatemala’s Denial of Air Incursion

Prime Minister John Briceño returned to Belize this afternoon after addressing the United Nations General

September 28, 2026 No Comment

Belize Defence Officials Detail Guatemalan Military Aircraft’s Flight Path

When we left you on Friday, Belize was seeking an explanation from Guatemala. Defence officials

September 28, 2026 No Comment

Briceño Says Belize Ambassador to Guatemala Was Not Recalled

Following his return from the United Nations, Prime Minister John Briceño also addressed the return

September 28, 2026 No Comment

PM Briceño Pushes Back Over Criticism of Wife’s Guatemala Visit

Also in today’s interview with X TV, Prime Minister John Briceño also responded this afternoon

September 28, 2026 No Comment

Taiwan Foreign Minister Arrives in Belize for Official Visit

Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung arrived in Belize this afternoon for an official visit that

September 28, 2026 No Comment

Cordel Hyde Says Allan Pollard Deserved PUP Mayoral Endorsement

With the dust now settled within the People’s United Party, Deputy Leader Cordel Hyde says

September 28, 2026 No Comment

PM Briceño Responds to Deputy Prime Minister Hyde’s Call for

In last week’s interview, Cordel Hyde also spoke on the cost of living suggesting that

September 28, 2026 No Comment

Belize and Zambia Sign Agreement to Deepen Cooperation

Belize and Zambia have signed a joint communiqué to expand cooperation in tourism, trade and

September 28, 2026 No Comment

Belize Backs Guyana’s Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett for UN Chief

Prime Minister John Briceño has announced Belize’s support for Guyana’s Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett to become the

September 28, 2026 No Comment

Briceño Uses UN Address to Push Action on Haiti

Prime Minister John Briceño used Belize’s address to the 81st United Nations General Assembly in

September 28, 2026 No Comment

Belize Renews Call to End U.S. Blockade on Cuba

Turning to Cuba, the Prime Minister said the economic blockade and restrictions on fuel have

September 28, 2026 No Comment

Briceño Condemns Israel’s Conduct in Gaza at United Nations

Briceño’s language on Palestine was especially forceful. He condemned Israel’s conduct, called for an end

September 25, 2026 No Comment

Guatemalan Aircraft Enters Belize Airspace, Government Demands Answers

An unprecedented entry of a Guatemalan aircraft into Belizean airspace has triggered swift government scrutiny

September 25, 2026 No Comment

Belize Responds to Guatemalan Aircraft Incursion on Military and Diplomatic

Belize is responding on both military and diplomatic fronts to the reported entry of a

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