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October 28, 2025 No Comment

Opposition Leader Urges Focus on Budna Kidnapping Inquiry

Leader of the Opposition Tracy Panton addressed several national issues at her party’s press conference

October 28, 2025 No Comment

Belize Joins Caribbean Pact to Strengthen Domestic Violence Laws

Yesterday, Belize joined forces with other Caribbean nations in signing the Regional Agreement on Legislative

October 27, 2025 No Comment

Minister Balderamos Garcia Urges Collective Action Against Gender-Based Violence

Today is day three since a Belizean mother of three children was murdered and police

October 27, 2025 No Comment

PM Briceno Says Fortis Deal Will Put Belize’s River Rights

The process of the government acquiring the three hydroelectric dams from Fortis Inc. and the

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 27, 2025 No Comment

Dangriga Women Trained in Cellphone Repair Through Taiwan-Supported Program

Young women are participating in a one-week Cellphone Repair training that got underway today in

October 24, 2025 No Comment

Senator Sheena Pitts Urges Stronger Action Against Gender-Based Violence

During the Opposition’s press conference held yesterday, Senator Sheena Pitts chided several in authority and

October 24, 2025 No Comment

JPAC Reviews Auditor General’s Report, Calls for Stronger Oversight and

The Joint Public Accounts Committee (JPAC) of the National Assembly convened in Belmopan today to

October 23, 2025 No Comment

Opposition Slams Government Over Secretive Safe Third Country Agreement with

On Monday Belize officially signed the Safe Third Country co-operation agreement with the United States

October 23, 2025 No Comment

Belize Launches National Project to Tackle Adolescent Pregnancies in Indigenous

Today, the country of Belize took a major step towards reducing adolescent pregnancies in indigenous

October 22, 2025 No Comment

Government Invests $1.1 Million to Boost Health Sector Training

The Government of Belize is investing an additional $ 1.1 million in its continued efforts

October 22, 2025 No Comment

Belize and U.S. Formalize Safe Third Country Agreement, Foreign Minister

On Monday Belize officially signed the Safe Third Country co-operation agreement with the United States

October 21, 2025 No Comment

Senate Debates Government’s Purchase of Fortis Dams and BEL Stake

The Senate convened yesterday to debate the government’s proposed acquisition of three hydroelectric dams from

October 20, 2025 No Comment

Belize Signs Safe Third Country Agreement with United States

It’s official, Belize today signed an agreement with United States to become a safe Third

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 17, 2025 No Comment

Government Agrees in Principle for Belize to Serve as Safe

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Francis Fonseca, addressed the chamber on the Government

October 17, 2025 No Comment

PM Briceño Seeks $110 Million for Fortis Hydroelectric Acquisition in

Prime Minister John Briceño presented the Electricity Acquisition (Belize Hydroelectric Assets) Bill 2025 this morning

October 17, 2025 No Comment

Georgetown Technical High Marks World Food Day with Call for

“Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a better Future”, that’s the premise of World

October 16, 2025 No Comment

Government Finalizes Historic Takeover of Fortis Belize Hydropower Assets

The Government of Belize has successfully acquired Fortis Inc.’s electricity sector assets, marking a historic

October 15, 2025 No Comment

Belize Signs $12.5 Million Loan with Kuwait Fund for George

A $12.5 million deal was signed between the Kuwait fund and the Government of Belize

October 14, 2025 No Comment

UDP Concludes Caretaker Conventions with Toledo East Endorsement of Franklin

The United Democratic Party on Sunday wrapped up its caretaker conventions across the country with

October 10, 2025 No Comment

Taiwan Marks Double Ten Day in Belize with Celebration of

Today our Taiwanese friends in Belize celebrate their Double Ten, the 114th Anniversary of their

October 10, 2025 No Comment

Transport Ministry Outlines Progress on National Bus Merger and Public-Private

The Ministry of Transport through Hon. Louse Zabaneh, Chief Executive Officer Chester Williams, and Director

October 9, 2025 No Comment

Caye Caulker Voters Overwhelmingly Reject Cannabis Legalization Proposal

Last night, almost 80% of Caye Caulker voters overwhelmingly rejected the proposition that the Government

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 8, 2025 No Comment

Security Forces Step Up City Patrols but BDF and Coast

Today was the first day for stepped up patrols in areas of the old capital.

October 7, 2025 No Comment

BelCan Bridge Design Sparks Dispute Between Local Firm and City

The Belize City Council’s newly unveiled BelCan Bridge design is under fire, as local firm

October 6, 2025 No Comment

Defence Ministry Confirms UXO in Orange Walk Blast Was Military

The Ministry of National Defence and Border Security has issued a release detailing their analysis

October 6, 2025 No Comment

Caye Caulker Prepares for Historic Referendum as Voters Head to

It’s the first time in Belize’s history that a referendum is being held only in

October 2, 2025 No Comment

Pressure Mounts on Government to Release Joseph Budna Surveillance Footage

A day after the Leader of the Opposition, the Hon. Tracy Panton and her parliamentarians

October 1, 2025 No Comment

Opposition Calls Out Government Over Budna Report and Rosado Reinstatement

The Leader of the Opposition, the Hon. Tracy Panton and her parliamentarians held a press

September 30, 2025 No Comment

Commissioner Rosado Reinstated as Independent Probe Launched in Budna Case

Tonight, Commissioner of Police Richard Rosado by all accounts has his job back after being

September 30, 2025 No Comment

Former Diplomat Candice Pitts Named New Belize City Administrator

Candice Pitts, Belize’s former Ambassador to the Republic of China (Taiwan) and non-resident Ambassador to

September 30, 2025 No Comment

Kennedy Carrillo Appointed Belize’s Permanent Representative to ICAO in Canada

Kennedy Carrillo, former CEO in the Ministry of the Blue Economy and Civil Aviation has

September 30, 2025 No Comment

Dangriga Residents Demand More Community Investment at Zabaneh Meeting

Dangriga representative, Hon. Louis Zabaneh held his first semi-annual public meeting on Sunday to discuss

September 26, 2025 No Comment

20,000 Public Officers and Teachers to Get 4.5 Percent Salary

Come October 1, some 20,000 Belizeans among them teachers, public officers and pensioners will see

September 26, 2025 No Comment

Court Awards $60,000 to Bus Operator Hernan Serrano but Permit

Hernan Serrano, proprietor of Serrano’s Bus Line was vindicated by the High Court and awarded

September 24, 2025 No Comment

Final Consultations on 13th Amendment Held in Dangriga

The third and final round of consultations on the 13th Constitutional Amendment took place today

September 23, 2025 No Comment

Churches Push for Stronger Role in Tackling Belize’s Social Issues

Belize has a long and storied history of church and state coming together to improve

September 23, 2025 No Comment

Belize PM Briceno Set to Address UN on Climate and

The 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly continues at this hour with Prime

September 19, 2025 No Comment

Officials from Belize and Guatemala to Meet Over Border Incidents

As both countries remain at odds and await furtherance at the International Court of Justice

September 19, 2025 No Comment

Nation Honors George Price on Anniversary of His Passing

Many Belizeans across the country today honored the memory of the Father of the Nation,

September 19, 2025 No Comment

Government Announces Tax Amnesty for MSMEs Nationwide

Micro, small and medium-sized (MSME) businesses can now capitalize on a tax forgiveness period as

September 18, 2025 No Comment

Audit Report 2015/2016 cites multiple discrepancies including missing monies

Nearly a decade after the close of the 2015/2016 fiscal year, the Auditor General’s Report

September 18, 2025 No Comment

Belmopan Council Orders Removal of Guatemalan Flag Amid Tensions

The Belmopan City Council has ordered the removal of the Guatemalan flag from the Sir

September 18, 2025 No Comment

Former Guatemalan Official Reveals Scope of Guatemala’s Claim on Belize

Almost six years ago, Belize went to a referendum and agreed to take the territorial

September 18, 2025 No Comment

Belize to Mark National Service Day Honoring George Price’s Legacy

The People’s United Party and other entities across the country are preparing to observe National

September 18, 2025 No Comment

Businessman’s Constitutional Case Sparks Debate Over Political Ties of Law

A constitutional challenge filed by Andrew Munnings, a Belize City businessman, has drawn public attention

September 18, 2025 No Comment

Joseph Budna Sues Government Over Alleged Kidnapping and Expulsion to

Joseph Ryan Budna has filed a constitutional claim in the High Court of Justice, alleging

September 18, 2025 No Comment

Foreign Minister Bids Farewell to Japanese Ambassador After Two-Year Mission

Foreign Minister Hon. Francis Fonseca today met with Ambassador Nobuyuki Shirakata of the Embassy of

September 18, 2025 No Comment

Belizeans to Observe National Service Day in Memory of George

It is key to note that tomorrow will be observed as National Service Day in

September 16, 2025 No Comment

Opposition Leader Slams PM’s State of The Nation Address as

The Leader of the Opposition, Tracy Panton, has issued a scathing critique of the Prime

September 16, 2025 No Comment

Prime Minister Calls for Fairness Amid Uproar Over Munnings’ Incarceration

Prime Minister John Briceno has lamented the incarceration of Andrew Munnings. He says he had

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 16, 2025 No Comment

Ministry Hands Over Electric Buses to Westline in Landmark E-Mobility

After months of planning and meetings, the Ministry of Transportation has finally handed over three

September 16, 2025 No Comment

Belize Partners With Blue Nutrients to Build Global Seaweed Superfood

The Ministry of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries is partnering with Belize Blue Nutrients

September 15, 2025 No Comment

IMF Praises Belize Recovery but Warns of Risks Ahead

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed its latest Article IV consultation with Belize, commending

September 15, 2025 No Comment

PM Commends BDF After Sarstoon River Standoff

Prime Minister John Briceño has commended the Belize Defence Force (BDF) for their bravery and

September 15, 2025 No Comment

PM Urges BTV to Avoid Risky Sarstoon Trips

On Friday, while the Prime Minister commended the BDF, he also cautioned the Belize Territorial

September 15, 2025 No Comment

Senate Debates Belize’s Role in Global Trade Rules

The Senate continues at this hour in Belmopan for its first sitting since the parliamentary

September 15, 2025 No Comment

Opposition Slams Government Over Soaring Cost of Living

Friday’s House Meeting saw the United Democratic Party (UDP) representative Lee Mark Chang level sharp

September 15, 2025 No Comment

Government Awards $250,000 in Scholarships to Teachers

The Ministry of Education has granted a quarter million dollars’ worth in scholarships to 29

September 15, 2025 No Comment

New Belize Ambassador Strengthens Ties With Taiwan

Katherine Meighan, Belize’s Ambassador to the Republic of China (Taiwan), officially presented her Letters of

September 15, 2025 No Comment

PUC Unveils New Logo to Reflect Modern Mission

The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has unveiled a new logo that symbolizes its role in

September 12, 2025 No Comment

GAF Caught in Belizean Waters, Deny Trespass and Wrongly Claim

Just after one o’clock this afternoon, a team from the Guatemalan Armed Forces (GAF) was

September 12, 2025 No Comment

House Meeting Tackles Bills, Loans and Budna Debate

For some six hours, elected representatives met in Belmopan for a Sitting of the House

September 12, 2025 No Comment

PM Briceno Says He Won’t Interfere in Budna Investigation

As it relates to the investigation, PM Briceno told the opposition leader that he does

September 12, 2025 No Comment

Belize Advances CABEI Subscription for Regional Financing

The Government of Belize today moved forward with its subscription to the Central American Bank

September 12, 2025 No Comment

PM Briceno Clashes With Opposition Over Spending Criticism

Tensions flared inside the National Assembly today as Prime Minister Briceno delivered a sharp rebuke

September 12, 2025 No Comment

Budna Case Sparks Heated Debate in National Assembly

As we reported at the top of the news, the matter of the Budna kidnapping

September 12, 2025 No Comment

School Teachers’ Pensions Amendment Bill Introduced in House

A significant change to teachers’ retirement arrangements was brought before the House of Representatives today

September 12, 2025 No Comment

Education Ministry Meets Stakeholders on Inclusive Hair Policies

Officials from Belize’s Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) recently met with various stakeholders

September 11, 2025 No Comment

KHMH Workers Union Reaches Settlement in Pension Dispute

The trade dispute between the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital Authority Workers Union (KHMHAU), the Karl

September 11, 2025 No Comment

House of Representatives to Debate Pension Reforms and Multimillion-Dollar Loans

The House of Representatives will convene tomorrow in Belmopan, where members will deliberate a full

September 11, 2025 No Comment

UDP Leaders Unite for September 10th Celebrations in Belize City

For a few hours yesterday, the factions of the United Democratic Party came together and

September 9, 2025 No Comment

Lee Mark Chang Slams Rising Food Prices and Weak Economy

Area Representative for the Mesopotamia Division, Lee Mark Chang has lamented the continuous increase in

September 9, 2025 No Comment

Cannabis Legalization Debate in Belize Intensifies Ahead of Caye Caulker

The ongoing conversation about cannabis legalization in Belize continues to spark debate, especially among the

September 9, 2025 No Comment

$20 Million Sugar Refinery Planned in Belize, ASR Signals Support

With the announcement of a planned refinery for Belize, it did raise the question on

September 8, 2025 No Comment

Prime Minister suspends Police Commissioner for 45 days

For the first time in Belize’s history, a Police Commissioner has been placed on administrative

September 8, 2025 No Comment

Opposition Slams PM Over Handling of Budna Investigation

While many may find some consolation in the bold and unprecedented decisions taken by the

September 8, 2025 No Comment

Leader of the Opposition says the Briceno Administration is extremely

Leader of the Opposition says the corruption of the current administration is blatant, and that

September 6, 2025 No Comment

Shyne Urges Government to Pursue Budna’s Repatriation Like Sebastian Pop

Leader of the United Democratic Party, Moses Shyne Barrow, is also calling for the Ministry

September 6, 2025 No Comment

UDP Demands Independent Investigation Into Budna Abduction

United Democratic Party Leader Moses Shne Barrow has reiterated his call for an independent investigation

September 6, 2025 No Comment

Government to Amend Referendum Act to Separate Local From National

The incoming changes to the Referendum Act will see a separation of localized issues from

September 6, 2025 No Comment

Transport Ministry Stands Firm Despite Court Ruling in Favor of

While Serrano’s Bus Line was vindicated by a court judgment this week, the Ministry of

September 6, 2025 No Comment

PM Confirms MCC Funds to Resume With New Focus on

Prime Minister John Briceno says the discussions over the funding from the Millennium Challenge Corporation

September 6, 2025 No Comment

Government Outlines Plans to Modernize Port of Belize for Cargo

After spending some 190 million dollars to acquire the Port of Belize Limited, the government

September 6, 2025 No Comment

US Proposes Belize as Safe Third Country for Asylum Seekers

The Government of Belize is currently reviewing a proposal from the United States to designate

September 5, 2025 No Comment

PM Briceno Denies Government Role in Joseph Budna Kidnapping

Prime Minister John Briceno has categorically denied his government’s involvement in the kidnapping of Joseph

September 5, 2025 No Comment

Opposition Leader Demands Removal of Home Affairs Minister and ComPol

In light of recently released information regarding Joseph Budna’s kidnapping, Leader of the Opposition Tracy

September 5, 2025 No Comment

PM Briceno Says Government Was Unaware of Sebastian Pop’s Cross-Border

Prime Minister John Briceno, today, weighed in on several issues of national concern. The first

September 5, 2025 No Comment

Government Plans to Amend Referendum Trigger Requirements After Caye Caulker

The government is looking to make amendments to the current requirements as they relate to

September 5, 2025 No Comment

Government and Santander Sign Deal for $20M Caribbean Sugar Refinery

Immediately after the signing of the loan agreement, a memorandum of understanding was signed between

September 5, 2025 No Comment

Belize Investment Summit Opens With Push to Position Nation as

The Belize Investment Summit 2025 officially opened this morning at the Grand Caribe, following a

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

September 5, 2025 No Comment

Licensing Opens for Commercial Use of Belize’s National Symbols

Applications are open for companies and individuals to get licenses to make items bearing the

September 3, 2025 No Comment

Foreign Affairs Ministry works on the repatriation of Sebastian Pop

The Government of Belize is in talks with Guatemalan authorities to secure the return of

September 3, 2025 No Comment

Belize Monitors Joseph Budna’s Detention as Embassy Conducts Prison Visit

Joseph Budna finds himself in a similar predicament following his abduction and on Friday, August

September 3, 2025 No Comment

CABEI Eyes $8 Million Investment to Improve Drainage in Belize

Technical experts from the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) are in the country

September 3, 2025 No Comment

Belize Investment Summit 2025 Opens in San Pedro with Focus

Belize is set to showcase its position as a premier destination for sustainable investment at

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