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December 4, 2025 No Comment

Prime Minister Urges Young Girls to Prioritize Safety at Empowerment

Prime Minister John Briceño held a powerful heart-to-heart session this morning with close to four

December 4, 2025 No Comment

Nationwide Consultations Begin on Domestic Violence Prohibition Bill

The Government of Belize, through the Ministry of Human Development, Family Support and Gender Affairs

December 4, 2025 No Comment

City Council to Require Trade Licenses for Online Vendors Starting

The Belize City Council is preparing to implement a new trade license regime in 2026

December 4, 2025 No Comment

PUP 75th Anniversary Exhibition Opens in Dangriga

The People’s United Party’s 75th Anniversary roving exhibition has arrived in Dangriga, bringing with it

December 3, 2025 No Comment

BEL Seeks Nearly 14 Percent Electricity Rate Increase for 2026

Electricity customers could be facing higher power bills after Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) submitted an

December 3, 2025 No Comment

Lotteries Committee Warns Against Unauthorized Raffles

The Lotteries Committee has issued a public reminder that no person or organization is legally

December 3, 2025 No Comment

Belize City Mayor to Attend Global Gateway Forum in Brussels

Belize City Mayor Bernard Wagner will travel to Brussels, Belgium, next week to represent Belize

December 1, 2025 No Comment

Tracy Panton Makes History as First Woman to Lead a

For the first time in Belize’s history, the United Democratic Party is being led by

December 1, 2025 No Comment

Sheena Pitts Elected UDP Chair After Landslide Victory

Another woman who is celebrating victory is attorney, Sheena Pitts. Pitts was elected by a

December 1, 2025 No Comment

Leaked UDP Group Chat Exposes Ongoing Internal Tensions

One of the issues that has arisen time and time again for the UDP is

December 1, 2025 No Comment

Faber Backs New UDP Leader After Being Barred From Convention

Patrick Faber was very much present at yesterday’s convention. He no longer serves as an

December 1, 2025 No Comment

John Saldivar Falls Short in Bid for UDP Chairmanship

John Saldivar – he ran for the seat of Chairman yesterday but only managed to

November 28, 2025 No Comment

PSU Holds Off Industrial Action as Union Awaits Meeting With

Public Service Union (PSU) members are giving peace a chance as the union’s leadership awaits

November 28, 2025 No Comment

BEL Seeks 5.55-Cent Rate Hike to Recover $87 Million in

Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) has applied to the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) for an increase

November 28, 2025 No Comment

Liberation 9/21 Petitions Government to Revoke Visa-Free Entry for Israelis

A newly formed Belizean solidarity group, Liberation 9/21, has formally petitioned the Government of Belize

November 28, 2025 No Comment

UDP Set to Endorse Tracy Panton as Party Leader at

Tracy Panton is set to be endorsed as the Leader of the United Democratic Party

November 28, 2025 No Comment

UDP Chairman Alberto August Signals Exit as Party Prepares for

With Panton making history as the first woman Party Leader for the UDP, and for

November 28, 2025 No Comment

PSU President, Dean Flowers, Accuses Governments of Misusing Supplements

Public officers have been enjoying a slight increase in salaries since October 1 with a

November 28, 2025 No Comment

PUC Proposes New 2026 Electricity Licensing Rules in Sector Overhaul

The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) is proposing new electricity licensing regulations for 2026 that would

November 28, 2025 No Comment

Government Advances Plan to Standardize Public Service Salary Scales

The discourse and consultative process continue into the standardizing of salary scales for public officers.

November 28, 2025 No Comment

Public Service Moves Toward Full Digitization of Allowances and Leave

Another project currently underway for the public service is the digitization of the system that

November 27, 2025 No Comment

Office of the Prime Minister threatens legal recourse against local

The Office of the Prime Minister has issued a sharply worded press release responding to

November 27, 2025 No Comment

Public Service Ministry Says Allowances Await Finance Processing

The Ministry of the Public Service has responded to fresh concerns raised by the Public

November 27, 2025 No Comment

29 young entrepreneurs granted seed capital via BELTRAIDE’s BEEP initiative

BELTRAIDE, in partnership with the Office of the Prime Minister, today awarded 29 micro, small,

November 27, 2025 No Comment

Minister of Governance gives update on progress of 13th Amendment

Former Minister of Governance Henry Charles Usher has given an update on the long-awaited 13th

November 27, 2025 No Comment

Government Reaffirms Redistricting Before Next Elections

The government has once again underscored its commitment to delivering long-overdue electoral redistricting before Belizeans

November 27, 2025 No Comment

New Fire Service Headquarters Planned for Chetumal Boulevard

After years of setbacks, stalled plans, and logistical challenges, the Government is moving closer to

November 26, 2025 No Comment

Government Moves to Create National Emergency Switchboard System

The Government of Belize is moving toward the creation of a centralized national switchboard system

November 26, 2025 No Comment

Government Confirms Trade Dispute With PSU Over BTSD Transition

Minister of Public Service, Henry Usher, has confirmed that there is a current trade dispute

November 26, 2025 No Comment

Minister Henry Charles Uhser Comments on Guatemala’s Push to Intervene

As we reported, the oral hearings wrapped up this week at the International Court of

November 26, 2025 No Comment

Government Breaks Ground on Police Station in San Narciso

The Government of Belize broke ground in rural Corozal for a police station. The new

November 25, 2025 No Comment

Public Service Union members unhappy with new Labour Minister

President of the Public Service Union (PSU), Dean Flowers, is not a happy camper after

November 25, 2025 No Comment

PSU Slams Finance Ministry Over Delayed Allowances for Frontline Workers

The Public Service Union (PSU) is raising fresh concerns tonight over what it describes as

November 25, 2025 No Comment

Union Rallies Public Officers as Tensions Rise Ahead of Industrial

Adding to the pressure, the PSU today issued a strongly worded Facebook statement addressed to

November 25, 2025 No Comment

Key Transportation Reform Bill Set for Review Amid Rising Road

The Government’s continued effort to modernize Belize’s transportation laws is taking another step forward next

November 25, 2025 No Comment

Guatemala Pushes to Join ICJ Battle Over Sapodilla Cayes

A fast round of oral arguments was heard yesterday and today by the International Court

November 24, 2025 No Comment

Top Cop Turned Transport CEO Addresses Rumors of Return to

Chester Williams has been making strides in the Ministry of Transportation as he works at

November 21, 2025 No Comment

MICS survey reveals an uptick in mental health issues among

The Government of Belize today officially released the results of the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey

November 21, 2025 No Comment

New Data Shows Less Than Half of Belizean Children Can

One of the most critical revelations from today’s launch of the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey

November 21, 2025 No Comment

Youth Mental Health Concerns Rise as New Survey Shows Worrying

The newly released findings of Belize’s Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS7) are raising fresh concerns

November 21, 2025 No Comment

Half of Belizean Children Regularly Eat Unhealthy Foods, New Report

The latest findings from the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS7) are raising alarms about the

November 21, 2025 No Comment

Kareem Musa Rejects Claims His New Cabinet Post Is a

Former Minister of Home Affairs, Kareem Musa, is pushing back against public speculation that the

November 20, 2025 No Comment

CCJ rules in favor of the government in its case

A major legal victory was handed to the Government of Belize this afternoon, as the

November 20, 2025 No Comment

Government seeks an additional 78 million dollars for this fiscal

Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Hon. John Briceño, this afternoon presented two General Revenue

November 20, 2025 No Comment

State-Run Boledo Delivers $16 Million Profit in First Year

Prime Minister John Briceño has announced a major revenue milestone following the Government’s takeover of

November 20, 2025 No Comment

PM Clashes With Opposition Leader Over CDB Loan Debate

The Government of Belize today brought forward a significant financing proposal to the House of

November 20, 2025 No Comment

PM Briceno Rebukes Opposition Leader in Heated Clash Over CDB

As the House debated several matters in today’s House Meeting, Prime Minister John Briceno did

November 20, 2025 No Comment

PM Welcomes Speaker Woods Back After Completing Cancer Treatment

As the house proceedings began this morning, one notable opening was the Prime Minister John

November 20, 2025 No Comment

Fiery Exchanges Mark Closing Moments of House Meeting

And as we wrap up tonight’s coverage of the House Meeting, we bring you a

November 18, 2025 No Comment

Cabinet Shake-Up Continues as PM Defends Second Portfolio Remix in

Cabinet wrapped up its weekly meeting just after two o’clock this afternoon inside the conference

November 18, 2025 No Comment

Rodwell Ferguson Returns to Cabinet in Major Agriculture Shake-Up

As you may have noted, Rodwell Ferguson has made a significant political comeback with his

November 18, 2025 No Comment

Henry Charles Usher Keeps Public Service After Portfolio Pushback

Henry Charles Usher has retained his position as Minister of Public Service and Disaster Risk

November 18, 2025 No Comment

Mai Resignation Stirs Rumors as PM Cites Injury and Surgery

Within the Briceno administration, perhaps the most interesting event this week was the resignation of

November 18, 2025 No Comment

PM Rejects Claims US Meeting Triggered Mai’s Exit

Earlier in our newscast, we told you of the meeting that the Prime Minister had

November 18, 2025 No Comment

Oscar Mira Reflects on Border Security Tenure in Exit Interview

Minister Oscar Mira, who up to last week held the portfolio for Border Security and

November 17, 2025 No Comment

Mai Resignation Sparks Questions After Reported US Concerns

Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Jose Abelardo Mai, has formally resigned from Cabinet. Love

November 17, 2025 No Comment

Opposition Says Mai Exit Signals Growing Instability in Government

Leader of the Opposition, Tracy Panton, has issued a strong statement following today’s confirmation that

November 17, 2025 No Comment

Preliminary Cabinet remix puts Oscar Mira for Home Affairs and

On Friday, we told you of the issue surrounding the recent Cabinet shuffle announced last

November 17, 2025 No Comment

Mira Prioritizes Police Standards and Public Confidence in New Role

With multiple units making up the Ministry of Home Affairs, Oscar Mira spent most of

November 17, 2025 No Comment

UDP Leadership Slate Takes Shape as Panton Emerges Unopposed for

With only three days left for nominations to be submitted to the United Democratic Party

November 14, 2025 No Comment

Minister Henry Usher passes on the Home Affairs portfolio

Love News has confirmed that Minister Henry Usher has indicated a preference to remain within

November 14, 2025 No Comment

Former UDP Senator Under Police Investigation for Sexual Misconduct

A former UDP Senator is at the center of allegations of sexual misconduct. Love News

November 14, 2025 No Comment

Tracy Panton Confident as UDP Prepares for Leadership Convention

The United Democratic Party (UDP) is gearing up for its leadership convention come November 30.

November 14, 2025 No Comment

Young Leaders Take Over Parliament for Children’s Month Sitting

The George Price Center in Belmopan was vibrant this morning as young leaders from across

November 14, 2025 No Comment

Regional Education Leaders Gather in Belize for CANQATE Conference

Belize City hosted educators and academic leaders from across the Caribbean as the 21st Annual

November 13, 2025 No Comment

MIDH to assume control of the Belcan Bridge replacement project

After some intense controversy, reports are that the Minister of Infrastructure, Development and Housing (MIDH)

November 13, 2025 No Comment

Belize City e-Mobility Project Named Top Five at Global Awards

Belize City has earned global recognition after its e-Mobility Pilot Project emerged in the top

November 13, 2025 No Comment

Ministry Rolls Out PCV13 Vaccine Nationwide to Fight Pneumococcal Disease

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has rolled out the Pneumococcal 13 (PCV13) vaccine countrywide,

November 13, 2025 No Comment

City Council Launches Mayor for a Day Essay Competition

The Belize City Council has officially launched its annual “Mayor for a Day” Essay Competition,

November 13, 2025 No Comment

Bishop Philip Wright Elected Archbishop in Historic Moment for Belize

Belize is celebrating a historic spiritual milestone as The Very Reverend Philip S. Wright, Bishop

November 12, 2025 No Comment

Leader of the Opposition says Kareem Musa is the fall

Leader of the Opposition, Tracy Panton, came out swinging today, asserting that former Police Minister

November 12, 2025 No Comment

Cabinet Shakeup Sparks Talk of Internal Tensions

Speculations are many when it comes to the announcement of a Cabinet reshuffle yesterday. Some

November 12, 2025 No Comment

Belizeans Gain Access to Five-Year Multiple-Entry Schengen Visa

It’s not a waiver that the government has been lobbying for, but effective right away,

November 12, 2025 No Comment

Belize Eyes Major Upgrade With 150 New Buses

Belize’s public transportation system is set for a major upgrade as the Government of Belize

November 12, 2025 No Comment

NGOs Call for Stronger Oversight in Lottery Bill Debate

In our continued coverage of yesterday’s Senate sitting on the Gaming and Lotteries Control Bill

November 11, 2025 No Comment

Minister Henry Usher to take command of the Police Department

Henry Charles Usher will be commanding the Ministry of Home Affairs come Monday, November 17.

November 11, 2025 No Comment

PM forms Cabinet committee to tackle cost of living

Within the 6-minute statement delivered by Prime Minister Briceno, the announcement of a new Cabinet

November 11, 2025 No Comment

Senate debates Safe Third Country pact; government cites 10-per-year cap

The Senate today held an extensive debate on the Safe Third Country Agreement between Belize

November 11, 2025 No Comment

Belize to establish a Gaming and Lotteries Commission

The Senate today debated the second reading of the Gaming, Lotteries and Control Bill 2025,

November 11, 2025 No Comment

Faber warns of gambling addiction, pension risks at casinos

As the Senate debated the Gaming and Lotteries Bill 2025, Senator Patrick Faber made it

November 11, 2025 No Comment

PUP marks five years in office; PM touts economic gains

The People’s United Party is marking its 5th year in office after being elected on

November 10, 2025 No Comment

Duchess of Edinburgh to Visit Belize for Official Engagements

The Government of Belize has announced that Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Edinburgh, Sophie

November 10, 2025 No Comment

Foreign Minister Fonseca Strengthens Global Ties at EU-CELAC Summit

Foreign Minister Hon. Francis Fonseca led a Belize delegation at the 4th European Union–Community of

November 10, 2025 No Comment

Belmopan City Council Reminds Businesses of Trade License Renewal Deadline

The Belmopan City Council is reminding business owners that the renewal period for trade licenses

November 7, 2025 No Comment

Senate to Debate and Ratify Safe Third Country Agreement with

This coming Tuesday, November 11, the Upper House meets in a special sitting at the

November 6, 2025 No Comment

Senate to Debate and Ratify Controversial Safe Third Country Agreement

This coming Tuesday, November 11, the Upper House meets in a special sitting at the

November 5, 2025 No Comment

UDP’s Tracy Panton Poised to Make History as Belize’s First

She’s made her foray into party politics in 2015 and you could say that despite

November 5, 2025 No Comment

MSME Tax Amnesty Roadshow Reaches Caye Caulker as Government Pushes

The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) tax amnesty road show has made its 11th

November 4, 2025 No Comment

Teachers Union Demands Action Over Months of Unpaid Salaries and

Last week, Nadia Caliz, President of the Belize National Teachers Union, called out the Government

November 4, 2025 No Comment

Education Ministry Wraps Up Consultations for New 2026–2030 Sector Plan

Education stakeholders countrywide today wrapped up two days of consultations on sectThe Ministry of Education,

November 4, 2025 No Comment

Elderly Man Dies Waiting for Care at Northern Regional Hospital,

A 92-year-old man of Orange Walk passed away while waiting to see the only doctor

November 4, 2025 No Comment

PUP Opens 75th Anniversary Exhibition Celebrating Belize’s Political Legacy

The People’s United Party’s 75th Anniversary Traveling Exhibition officially opened last evening at the George

November 4, 2025 No Comment

Elections and Boundaries Attorney Provides Update on Ongoing Court Case

Today, attorney Hector Guerra, attorney for the Elections and Boundaries Commission, gave an update on

November 4, 2025 No Comment

Belize Secures $20M in Green Climate Fund Projects to Boost

Belize attended a bilateral meeting to discuss the approval of two new projects outlined during

November 4, 2025 No Comment

Ella Waight: GOB Taking Ombudsman Office to Court is an

Jeremy Enriquez, social activist has filed a Freedom of Information request to the Prime Minister

October 31, 2025 No Comment

Cancer Month Concludes With Reflections From Speaker Valerie Woods on

Today marks the end of Cancer Month and in Belize. Several activities have been held

October 31, 2025 No Comment

Cabinet Approves New Regulated Sugar Prices and Ends Retail Price

Cabinet in its weekly meetings made several decisions in the national interest…among them Cabinet considered

October 30, 2025 No Comment

PSU Serves Government 21-Day Notice of Industrial Action Over SARA

The Public Service Union is expressing its discontent with the government’s lack of response regarding

October 30, 2025 No Comment

Teachers’ Union Demands Payment of Monies Owed by Government

Meanwhile, the PSU is not the only union expressing discontent with the Government of Belize.

October 28, 2025 No Comment

Sandra Lanza Appointed Deputy Mayor of San Ignacio–Santa Elena

The twin towns of San Ignacio – Santa Elena has a new deputy mayor. She

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