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January 14, 2026 No Comment

Musa Sees Nothing Wrong With Opposition Leader Meeting Lord Ashcroft

Government Minister Kareem Musa says he sees no issue with Opposition Leader Tracy Taegar-Panton meeting

January 14, 2026 No Comment

UDP Announces New Central Executive and Key Party Committees

The United Democratic Party (UDP) has formally announced the appointment of its new Central Executive,

January 14, 2026 No Comment

Guyana President to Visit Belize as Cabinet Approves Major National

Cabinet has welcomed the announcement by the Prime Minister that President of the Co-operative Republic

January 13, 2026 No Comment

Patrick Faber says Belize lacks clear policy on U.S.–Venezuela crisis

Opposition Senator Patrick Faber has criticized the Government of Belize for what he calls the

January 13, 2026 No Comment

Tracy Panton says her meeting on Lord Ashcroft’s private yacht

Tracy Panton has reported to Lord Michael Ashcroft, the UDP’s position on the BTL Proposed

January 13, 2026 No Comment

Panton Concedes Small Market Reality but Rejects BTL Monopoly

As it relates to the UDP’s position on the BTL plans for acquisition, Panton, on

January 13, 2026 No Comment

Faber Slams Prime Minister for Absence at Henry Gordon Funeral

Senior United Democratic Party official Patrick Faber is criticizing Prime Minister John Briceño for his

January 12, 2026 No Comment

Media Leaders Warn BTL-SMART Deal Threatens Competition and Media Independence

The heads of three of Belize’s mainstream media houses have jointly expressed strong opposition to

January 12, 2026 No Comment

Two Cable Companies Withdraw from BTL Acquisition Talks

Two of the three cable television companies that had been in acquisition talks with Belize

January 12, 2026 No Comment

Lord Ashcroft Backs BTL-SMART Deal, Details Proposed 80 Million Dollar

For decades, Lord Michael Ashcroft has been a central and often controversial figure in Belize’s

January 12, 2026 No Comment

Minister Kareem Musa Says BTL Acquisition Plan Has Not Reached

Minister Kareem Musa has echoed comments made earlier by Minister of Foreign Affairs Francis Fonseca,

January 12, 2026 No Comment

Belize and U.S. Launch New Biometric Data Sharing Program

Belize and the United States are set to officially launch a new Biometric Data Sharing

January 12, 2026 No Comment

President of Guyana to Make State Visit to Belize in

The Office of the Prime Minister has announced that His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali,

January 9, 2026 No Comment

Belmopan Councilor Launches Reward Fund to Aid Murder Investigation

Parallel to the police investigation is a call from Belmopan City Councilor Sanie Cal who

January 9, 2026 No Comment

BTL Director Chandra Nisbet-Cansino Abruptly Resigns Amid Acquisition Controversy

Chandra Nisbet-Cansino has withdrawn from Belize Telemedia Limited’s Board of Directors. Her resignation came this

January 9, 2026 No Comment

Senators Call for Immediate Pause on BTL’s Proposed $170M Acquisition

If indeed Cansino is against the 170-million-dollar acquisition by Belize Telemedia Limited, she is not

January 9, 2026 No Comment

Evangelical Association Slams BTL Deal, Warns of Telecom Monopoly

A sharply worded press release issued late this evening by the National Evangelical Association of

January 9, 2026 No Comment

Barrow Warns UDP Is Drifting Toward Dictatorial Leadership

Though he has been largely absent from Belize’s day-to-day political scene in recent months, Moses

January 8, 2026 No Comment

BCCI Raises Alarm Over Possible BTL–SMART Acquisition

Is BTL moving to acquire SMART? It is the burning question that has been circling

January 8, 2026 No Comment

Guardian Newspaper Claims BTL buyout of Smart already completed

Just before five o’clock this evening, the UDP’s Guardian Newspaper reported that Belize Telemedia Limited

January 8, 2026 No Comment

PSU Pushes Back Against Government Over SARA Transition

Tensions are escalating between the Public Service Union of Belize (PSU) and the Government following

January 8, 2026 No Comment

PSU Calls on Home Affairs CEO to Probe Police Constable

President of the Public Service Union (PSU) Dean Flowers is calling on the newly installed

January 8, 2026 No Comment

Guatemala Appoints New Ambassador to Belize

The Government of Guatemala has officially appointed Erwin Archila Falla as its new Ambassador to

January 8, 2026 No Comment

Moses Shyne Barrow continues to be a thorn for the

The United Democratic Party (UDP) has issued a statement clarifying who it recognizes as the

January 7, 2026 No Comment

Benque mayor outlines vision to transform town into culture-based tourism

Mayor Jorge Rosales says he envisions a future where Benque Viejo del Carmen becomes a

January 7, 2026 No Comment

Four emergency vehicles arrive in Belize via U.S.-coordinated humanitarian airlift

Four emergency response vehicles were delivered to Belize last month through a humanitarian airlift coordinated

January 6, 2026 No Comment

Prime Minister stands down on the 13th Constitutional Amendment

Prime Minister John Briceño has informed the National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) that

January 6, 2026 No Comment

Public Service Union to tackle BAHA’s Collective Bargaining Agreement

The Public Service Union (PSU) says it will be placing renewed focus on the Belize

January 6, 2026 No Comment

PSU Urges Citizens to Move Beyond Social Media Complaints

President of the Public Service Union (PSU), Dean Flowers, has raised concerns over the government’s

January 6, 2026 No Comment

Protesters Rally Against Proposed Motorcycle Fee

A small group of protesters gathered on Saturday at the border between Eldridgeville and Jacintoville

January 6, 2026 No Comment

Government Steps In After Placencia Dump Site Access Concerns

The Placencia Village Council has issued an update acknowledging swift intervention by central government, following

January 6, 2026 No Comment

Opposition Leader Warns Government Silence Is Fueling Public Unease

Leader of the Opposition Tracy Panton has raised concerns about what she describes as a

January 6, 2026 No Comment

UDP Gearing Up for Municipal Elections, UDP Leader Tracy Panton

Leader of the Opposition Tracy Panton says the United Democratic Party (UDP) is actively preparing

January 6, 2026 No Comment

Government Delivers Water Infrastructure Materials to Middlesex Village

The Government of Belize has delivered essential water infrastructure materials to Middlesex Village, marking another

January 5, 2026 No Comment

UDP Names New Shadow Cabinet as Party Prepares for Political

The United Democratic Party has announced the formation of its new Shadow Cabinet, as part

January 5, 2026 No Comment

Tracy Panton Warns Venezuela Crisis Threatens Global Order and Small

Leader of the Opposition Tracy Taegar Panton has issued a strong statement on the situation

January 5, 2026 No Comment

Belize People’s Front Condemns Actions Against Venezuela, Warns of Regional

The Belize People’s Front has issued a strongly worded statement condemning what it describes as

January 5, 2026 No Comment

UDP Unveils Shadow Cabinet, Signals Broader Party Restructuring Ahead

The United Democratic Party has announced the formation of its new Shadow Cabinet, as part

January 5, 2026 No Comment

Red Bank Villagers Protest Proposed Expansion of Scarlet Macaw Protected

Dozens of villagers held a protest yesterday in Red Bank Village, expressing concerns linked to

January 5, 2026 No Comment

Illegal Logging Surges as Forestry Officers Face Growing Danger in

Belize’s Forestry Department is facing growing challenges as illegal logging continues to surge across the

January 5, 2026 No Comment

Panton Slams Non-Renewal of Ombudsman Contract as Threat to Accountability

Opposition Leader Tracy Panton has sharply criticised the Government for its decision not to renew

January 2, 2026 No Comment

Government Announces New LPG Prices Effective January 5, 2026

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and New Growth Industries has announced new controlled prices

December 30, 2025 No Comment

Belize registers 54 CARICOM nationals under the Free Movement regime

Since the launch of the Free Movement Regime among Belize, Dominica, Barbados, and St Vincent

December 30, 2025 No Comment

Placencia Garbage Crisis Raises Public Health Concerns

The Placencia Village Council is warning that ongoing garbage-collection challenges are quickly escalating into a

December 30, 2025 No Comment

Ombudsman Suazo Seeks Legal Action Over Non-Renewal of Contract

Belize’s Ombudsman, Retired Major Gilbert Suazo, says he is seeking legal recourse after being informed

December 29, 2025 No Comment

Belize Condemns China’s Military Actions, Reaffirms Support for Taiwan

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade has issued a statement condemning what it

December 29, 2025 No Comment

Belize Congratulates Nasry Asfura on Election as President of Honduras

The Government of Belize, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, has extended

December 24, 2025 No Comment

High level talks in the US include concerns over several

Belize has come under renewed international attention following high-level discussions held last week in Washington,

December 24, 2025 No Comment

Prime Minister John Briceño Delivers Traditional Christmas Message to Nation

Prime Minister John Briceno has issued a traditional video recorded message for the Christmas season.

December 24, 2025 No Comment

Opposition Leader breaks with tradition on Christmas message

For the first time in recent history, Belize’s Leader of the Opposition and United Democratic

December 22, 2025 No Comment

Belize Joins WTO Advisory Centre to Strengthen Trade Legal Capacity

Belize has moved to strengthen its presence and capacity within the global trading system, following

December 22, 2025 No Comment

UK and Belize Deepen Fisheries Partnership to Protect Marine Resources

Belize is strengthening community-based fisheries governance through a new phase of collaboration with the United

December 18, 2025 No Comment

DOE Grants Conditional Approval for Scaled-Down Development at Deep Blue

The Department of the Environment (DOE) has granted conditional environmental clearance for a proposed private

December 18, 2025 No Comment

BDF Soldiers Honored at Annual Christmas Luncheon

Hundreds of Belize Defence Force soldiers were hosted at an annual Christmas luncheon today, a

December 17, 2025 No Comment

Belize City Takes Major Step Toward Long-Awaited Swing Bridge Replacement

After years of public discussion, consultations, and repeated commitments to replace Belize City’s aging Swing

December 17, 2025 No Comment

Government Opens Hydro Belize Share Sale to Public Investors

The Government of Belize has announced the launch of a public share sale offer for

December 17, 2025 No Comment

PM Briceño Pushes Back on Media Criticism, Cites Productive Union

Prime Minister John Briceno sharply criticized what he described as the negative tone of recent

December 17, 2025 No Comment

National Assembly Enters Parliamentary Recess Until Late January

The National Assembly of Belize has formally announced the start of its third parliamentary recess

December 16, 2025 No Comment

PM Briceño Appoints Rear Admiral Elton Bennett as New Home

Prime Minister John Briceño has selected Rear Admiral Elton Bennett to serve as the new

December 16, 2025 No Comment

Bennett Letter Shows Coast Guard Exit Decided Days Before Public

While the official announcement of Rear Admiral Elton Bennett’s appointment was made today, new information

December 16, 2025 No Comment

Senate Debates $70 Million CDB Loan for George Price Highway

The Senate debated a loan motion for the Caribbean Development Bank’s Eighth Road Project, which

December 16, 2025 No Comment

Peruvian Consul Visits Belize to Provide Services for Nationals

The Peruvian Consul accredited to El Salvador and Belize, Carlos Ortega, is on an official

December 16, 2025 No Comment

PM Briceño Meets Unions, Sets Quarterly Talks for 2026

Prime Minister John Briceño today met with representatives of Belize’s labour unions in a working

December 15, 2025 No Comment

Government continues enforcement of its new Vehicle Policy 2025

The Government of Belize has formally adopted a new Vehicle Policy 2025, a detailed framework

December 15, 2025 No Comment

Samantha Matute appointed as Deputy Solicitor General

The Attorney General’s Ministry has announced the appointment of Samantha Matute as Belize’s new Deputy

December 15, 2025 No Comment

PM Yet to Announce New CEO for Home Affairs Ministry

Monday is almost over, and an announcement from Prime Minister John Briceño on the appointment

December 15, 2025 No Comment

BTL Confirms Ongoing Talks to Acquire SMART, No Deal Finalized

Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL) has been in continuous negotiations with the owners of SMART since

December 15, 2025 No Comment

New Vital Statistics Fees Set for March 2026 After Digitization

New fees will be implemented at the Vital Statistics Unit, VSU, beginning March 1, 2026,

December 15, 2025 No Comment

David Morales Appointed Special Envoy for Oil and Gas

The Briceño Administration has appointed a Special Envoy for Oil and Gas, formalizing the role

December 15, 2025 No Comment

Benque Viejo Lights 60-Foot Tree to Launch Christmas Season

Benque Viejo del Carmen Town, the most western municipality in Belize, officially ushered in the

December 12, 2025 No Comment

Minister Kareem Musa Calls Sarita Double Killing Heartbreaking in House

Former Minister of Home Affairs Kareem Musa today used the floor of the House of

December 12, 2025 No Comment

Government Slaps 20 Percent Tax on Imported Ramen to Protect

A key amendment under the Customs Bill sparked debate in today’s House Meeting as Prime

December 12, 2025 No Comment

Home Affairs Ministry Still Without Permanent CEO Weeks After Shake-Up

Twenty-five days after former Chief Executive Officer Sharole Carr was removed from the Ministry of

December 12, 2025 No Comment

PUC Proposes Electricity Rate Hike as BEL Seeks Cost Recovery

The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has proposed an increase in electricity rates, following a request

December 12, 2025 No Comment

Hol Chan Marine Reserve Denies Financial Misconduct Claims

The management of the Hol Chan Marine Reserve is pushing back firmly against what it

December 12, 2025 No Comment

Briceño and Panton Clash in Heated House Exchanges

As is customary with every meeting of the House of Representatives, today’s sitting delivered its

December 12, 2025 No Comment

PM Signals Sweeping Licensing Changes Amid Motorcycle Deaths

Following renewed national attention on road safety and the surge in motorcycle-related incidents, Prime Minister

December 12, 2025 No Comment

Belize Pushes Energy and Trade Talks in High-Level U.S. Meetings

Belize is stepping up its diplomatic and economic engagement with the United States. This week

December 11, 2025 No Comment

Corozal Free Zone Boosts Border Security With ATV and New

The Corozal Free Zone has strengthened Belize’s national security network with the donation of a

December 11, 2025 No Comment

Miami Elects First Democratic Mayor in 28 Years With Strong

Miami has elected its first Democratic mayor in nearly three decades. Interestingly, the first woman

December 11, 2025 No Comment

Poverty and Unemployment Fall as Belize Economy Grows Over Six

The latest figures from the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) show that the country’s incidence

December 11, 2025 No Comment

Home Affairs Minister Tours Forensic Science Units to Strengthen Investigations

Minister of Home Affairs and Enterprise Oscar Mira conducted an introductory tour on Tuesday of

December 11, 2025 No Comment

PUC Moves to Grant Self-Generation Electricity License to Coconut Point

The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has issued a public notice announcing its intention to grant

December 11, 2025 No Comment

Concerns Raised Over Belize Readiness for Spanish-Language Regional Agriculture Talks

Recently installed Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and New Growth Industries, Rodwell Ferguson, who currently

December 11, 2025 No Comment

Belize Meets OIRSA Leadership Ahead of 2026 Regional Agriculture Health

In related news, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and New Growth Industries held high-level

December 10, 2025 No Comment

Belize City Mayor Urges More Global Support for Small States

Belize City marked a major milestone on the global stage today as Mayor Bernard Wagner

December 10, 2025 No Comment

Prime Minister Briceño Slams UDP Criticism Over Sugar Industry Crisis

Prime Minister John Briceño has slammed comments made by United Democratic Party (UDP) Deputy Leader

December 10, 2025 No Comment

PM Briceño Challenges Patrick Faber to Prove Fortis Dam Deal

Prime Minister John Briceño has issued a public challenge to UDP Senator Patrick Faber to

December 10, 2025 No Comment

PM Pushes Back on UDP Claims Over Rocha Cantú and

Prime Minister John Briceño today pushed back against continued allegations by the United Democratic Party

December 10, 2025 No Comment

José Abelardo Mai Says Cabinet Resignation Was Voluntary

Former Minister of Food Security, Agriculture and Enterprise José Abelardo Mai has spoken publicly for

December 10, 2025 No Comment

Police Deny Reports of Security Detail for Former Minister José

Reports suggesting that former Cabinet Minister and Orange Walk South Area Representative José Abelardo Mai

December 10, 2025 No Comment

Belize Showcases Strong Taiwan Partnership in Regional Tourism Talks

Belize’s commitment to strengthening regional cooperation and its long-standing partnership with Taiwan was highlighted during

December 9, 2025 No Comment

UDP Leader Slams Motorcycle Regulations as Financial Burden on Commuters

United Democratic Party (UDP) Leader Tracy Panton has strongly criticized the Government’s recently proposed motorcycle

December 9, 2025 No Comment

UDP Launches New Era With First Press Conference Under Panton’s

The United Democratic Party (UDP), this morning, hosted its first official press conference under the

December 9, 2025 No Comment

UDP Admits Party Finances Are Depleted as Rebuilding Efforts Begin

As the UDP moves forward with its plans of rebuilding, the reality is that the

December 9, 2025 No Comment

Public Support Grows for UDP Headquarters Rehabilitation Drive

An appeal by the United Democratic Party (UDP) to refurbish its party headquarters on Youth

December 9, 2025 No Comment

Belize City Warns Owners as Neglected Lots Face Possible Reclamation

As the New Year approaches, the Belize City Council is reminding property owners to take

December 8, 2025 No Comment

Government and U.S. Partner to Launch Modern Forensic Center in

Belize’s capacity to investigate and prosecute crime received a major boost today with the official

December 8, 2025 No Comment

U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Katharine Beamer Responds to Questions Linking Embassy

U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Katharine Beamer has addressed the November 14 debriefing meeting between the United

December 8, 2025 No Comment

U.S. Embassy Highlights Belize’s Ongoing Fight Against Narcotics Trafficking

While refraining from discussing the details of the November 14 talks, Beamer acknowledged that Belize

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