Government

July 28, 2025 No Comment

Orange Walk Bus Lines Propose Fare Hike Without Department of

Several bus operators out of the Orange Walk District are looking to increase their bus

July 28, 2025 No Comment

Government Approves $1.1M Boost for University of Belize

After a series of meetings last week, the government has approved an additional one point

July 28, 2025 No Comment

Gov’t Pushes Back Against 13th Amendment Criticism Amid Consultations

Government representatives are making media rounds to clear up what they coin as ‘misinformation’ and

July 28, 2025 No Comment

AG Says Legal Rights Remain Intact Under Proposed 13th Amendment

Attorney General Sylvestre, in his contribution on the 13th Amendment, confirmed that every person would

July 28, 2025 No Comment

Police Monitoring 29 Active Gangs in Belize City

As the situation currently stands, the Belize Police Department is navigating as many as twenty-nine

July 28, 2025 No Comment

Gang and Guns Court Aimed at Tackling Firearms Crisis

With a prevalence of gangs on the streets in Belize City and with them popping

July 28, 2025 No Comment

San Ignacio Town Hall Renamed After Mayor Earl Trapp, Mayor

The San Ignacio/Santa Elena Town Hall has officially been renamed the Earl Trapp Building, a

July 28, 2025 No Comment

UDP Receives 50 Applications for 18 Standard Bearer Slots

Fifty applications were reportedly submitted to the UDP Secretariat for the 18 standard bearer vacancies

July 25, 2025 No Comment

U.S. Pushes Belize to Accept Asylum Seekers Under New Deal

While Belize recently signed a memorandum of cooperation with the United States, attention is now

July 25, 2025 No Comment

Belize Remembers National Hero Philip Goldson at 102

Belize’s Hero, the Right Honourable Philip Stanley Wilberforce Goldson is remembered especially today as he

July 24, 2025 No Comment

Belize to Begin Exporting Coconuts and By-Products to Mexico

Belize is currently experiencing a shortage of green coconuts. It is a commodity that has

July 24, 2025 No Comment

Sugar Industry Sees $61 Million Loss and Major Drop in

The last sugar crop was extremely challenging as the industry saw tremendous losses in revenues.

July 24, 2025 No Comment

Minister Habet Pushes for Global Cooperation at Biodiversity Summit

Minister of Sustainable Development and Climate Change, Orlando Habet, is in Guyana attending the Global

July 23, 2025 No Comment

UDP Leader Moses Barrow Speaks on Recent Breakdown of UDP

When Michael Peyrefitte returned as the UDP Chairman on June 24, it was the hope

July 23, 2025 No Comment

Shyne Bows Out of UDP Leadership Race, Says Panton Should

With the leadership convention being planned for early October, UDP Leader Moses Shyne Barrow, says

July 23, 2025 No Comment

San Pedro Tertiary Hospital Construction on Track, Officials Say

The construction of the tertiary care hospital in San Pedro Town is steadily advancing, with

July 22, 2025 No Comment

Measles Outbreak Contained After 34 Confirmed Cases

After months of heightened surveillance and intervention, the Ministry of Health and Wellness has reported

July 22, 2025 No Comment

Belize and U.S. Sign Border Security Agreement in Washington

Belize’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Francis Fonseca, wrapped up an official visit to Washington D.C.

July 21, 2025 No Comment

ICJ Sets November Date to Hear Guatemala’s Bid in Sapodilla

In about four months, the International Court of Justice will conduct oral hearings to determine

July 21, 2025 No Comment

George Price Honored with Bust at OAS Hall of Heroes

In a profound tribute to Belize’s enduring legacy, a bust of the Right Honorable George

July 21, 2025 No Comment

PM Briceño Heads to Japan for Expo 2025 Osaka

Prime Minister John Briceño departed Belize yesterday for personal leave. His personal leave will run

July 21, 2025 No Comment

Legal Framework for New National Bus Company Takes Shape

For the past several weeks, we’ve been closely following the development of the National Bus

July 21, 2025 No Comment

Belize Joins Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation as Full Member

Belize has officially joined the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO) as its newest Full Member Country.

July 21, 2025 No Comment

Vietnam and Belize Deepen Ties in Climate, Trade, and Education

The Government of Vietnam has pledged to strengthen cooperation with Belize in several key sectors.

July 21, 2025 No Comment

Indigenous Land Rights Talks Continue in South Belize

The Ministry of Indigenous People’s Affairs has been holding meetings with Maya and Garifuna communities

July 18, 2025 No Comment

Belize Moves Closer to National ID Rollout Following Pilot Phase

A national identification card is in the pipeline for Belize and will see an official

July 18, 2025 No Comment

Gov’t Faces Backlash Over $250K Purchase of Used SUV

Government has approved the spending of a quarter million dollars for a used SUV –

July 18, 2025 No Comment

Tax Service Staff to Meet Amid Pushback Over Statutory Body

The Public Service Union (PSU) will be holding a meeting with the staff of the

July 18, 2025 No Comment

National Bus Company Takes First Step Toward Modernizing Transit

The Advisory Committee National Bus Company convened its first official meeting today, signaling a major

July 17, 2025 No Comment

Cabinet Approves Axle Tax for Foreign Trucks, Local Operators Exempt

Cabinet met on Monday and approved an amendment to Statutory Instrument No. 19 of 2025

July 17, 2025 No Comment

Two GST-Free Weekends Announced for Back-to-School Shopping

Cabinet has officially declared two (GST) free weekends for “Back to School” shopping. Consumers will

July 17, 2025 No Comment

Cabinet Tackles UB Salaries, Sargassum Crisis, Liquor Laws, and National

There were several other issues discussed in this week’s Cabinet meeting ranging from climate change

July 16, 2025 No Comment

Mike Peyrefitte Resigns Again as UDP Chairman Citing Deep Party

It was just 22 days ago that Mike Peyrefitte returned to the UDP as the

July 16, 2025 No Comment

13th Amendment Consultations Begin With Strong Legal Opposition

The first day of the consultations on the 13th amendment concluded just after four o’clock

July 16, 2025 No Comment

Dickie Bradley Accuses Government of Sabotaging 13th Amendment Process

While the government’s side has given assurances that a proper process is being followed with

July 16, 2025 No Comment

Senator Chanona Warns 13th Amendment Sets Dangerous Precedent

In addition to attorneys, Senator for the non-governmental organizations, Janelle Chanona, passionately argued against the

July 16, 2025 No Comment

13th Amendment Draws Fire Over Expanded Police Powers and Rights

At today’s consultation on the 13th Amendment, strong opinions emerged both for and against the

July 16, 2025 No Comment

Supporters Defend 13th Amendment as Tool to Combat Gang Violence

While the majority at the consultation expressed strong opposition to the 13th Amendment, a small

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 16, 2025 No Comment

Toledo Landowners Meet With Minister Over Maya Land Rights Concerns

Minister of Indigenous Peoples Affairs Dr. Louis Zabaneh held a meeting with private landowners in

July 15, 2025 No Comment

Government to Roll Out GPS Trackers to Curb Abuse of

For decades, we have heard about the abuse of government vehicles. We have seen many

July 15, 2025 No Comment

Public Consultation on 13th Amendment Kicks Off Amid Mixed Views

The 13th Constitutional Amendment is a major undertaking and has been in multiple news cycles

July 15, 2025 No Comment

UDP Intensifies Campaign Against 13th Amendment Ahead of Consultations

The Leader of the Opposition, Tracy Panton, called a press briefing where members of parliament

July 15, 2025 No Comment

Government Presses Forward With Gang Court Despite Opposition

Love News observed in an interview yesterday with the Minister of Home Affairs, Kareem Musa,

July 15, 2025 No Comment

IMF Flags Economic Slowdown for Belize After Post-Pandemic Growth

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Metodij Hadzi-Vaskov, concluded its 2025 Article IV

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 15, 2025 No Comment

Tracy Panton Calls Out UDP Executive for Not Making Genuine

Leader of the Opposition Tracy Taeger Panton is calling out the executive of the United

July 15, 2025 No Comment

Belize Secures $5.2M Grant to Support Vulnerable Communities

The Government of Belize has received a major financial boost with the approval of a

July 14, 2025 No Comment

Tropic Air Pilot Poised to Sue BAA Over Hijacking Injuries,

Senior Counsel Dean Barrow says that Tropic Air pilot Captain Howell Grange has a high

July 14, 2025 No Comment

Nestor Mendez Appointed Belize’s New Ambassador to US

Reliable reports reaching Love News are that Nestor Mendez will be Belize’s new ambassador to

July 14, 2025 No Comment

Belize Welcomes New Ambassadors from Thailand, Vietnam, and Slovakia

Belize officially welcomed three new diplomatic representatives during a ceremony at Belize House in Belmopan.

July 14, 2025 No Comment

Dean Barrow Hints at Possible Comeback for Patrick Faber

As things might look grim for Patrick Faber’s future in the UDP, one man who

July 14, 2025 No Comment

Minister Usher has Clear Vision for NEMO and Ministry

Henry Charles Usher may be in his first term as Minister responsible for the National

July 14, 2025 No Comment

UB Faculty Still Waiting on Gov’t Meeting Over Raise

The University of Belize Faculty and Staff Union (UBFSU) continues to hold the public’s attention

July 14, 2025 No Comment

Minister Explains Procedure for Redistricting

Redistricting continues to be a pressing issue in Belize, with the Elections and Boundaries Commission

July 11, 2025 No Comment

Archaeologists Unearth New Clues at Xunantunich

In the heart of Belize’s Cayo District, a team of dedicated archaeologists are delving into

July 11, 2025 No Comment

Ancient Royal Tomb Found at Caracol in Major Maya Discovery

The National Institute of Culture and History (NICH) says that the landmark discovery of a

July 11, 2025 No Comment

Belize Ramps Up Climate Readiness at National Forecast Forum

Belize is taking decisive steps to enhance community and national readiness for climate-related disasters through

July 11, 2025 No Comment

BEL Signs Deal for 15 Megawatt Solar Plant in Corozal

Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) and Blair Athol Power Company Limited (BAPCOL) have taken a major

July 11, 2025 No Comment

Belize Launches Plan to Add 80 Megawatts of Solar Energy

And in energy related news, the Government of Belize is pressing forward with an ambitious

July 11, 2025 No Comment

Belize Battles Worst Sargassum Invasion Yet as PM Considers Emergency

From coast to coast, Belize is facing what may be considered its most severe sargassum

July 11, 2025 No Comment

Unions Accept Government’s Proposal on 8.5% salary restoration

Minister of Public Service, Henry Charles Usher, expressed that he is elated following confirmation that

July 11, 2025 No Comment

University Staff Demand Long-Overdue Pay Hike, Minister Responds

With recent agreements secured for the Public Service Union and the Belize National Teachers’ Union,

July 11, 2025 No Comment

Belizean Clerk Honored in New Zealand Leadership Program

The National Assembly of Belize has commended Clarita Pech, Clerk to the National Assembly, for

July 11, 2025 No Comment

PM Briceno Pushes for Controversial Crime-Fighting Amendment

Prime Minister John Briceno is pushing forward with the controversial 13th Amendment to the Constitution,

July 10, 2025 No Comment

Fisheries Emergency Response Training Aims to Boost Coastal Resilience

The Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Conservation (MBEMC), in collaboration with the Food and

July 9, 2025 No Comment

Government, Unions Meet to Tackle Public Sector Reforms

The Government’s Union Consultation Team, led by Deputy Prime Minister Cordel Hyde, met today with

July 9, 2025 No Comment

NTUCB to Hold Long-Awaited Rally This Weekend

The National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) will proceed with its rally this weekend.

July 9, 2025 No Comment

New Village Council Sworn in for Caye Caulker

The island community of Caye Caulker officially ushered in its newly elected Village Council today,

July 8, 2025 No Comment

UB Staff Union Demands Long-Awaited 9% Pay Raise

After a decade without a pay adjustment, the University of Belize Faculty and Staff Union

July 8, 2025 No Comment

Opposition Leader Warns of GST Hike and Economic Instability

Leader of the Opposition, Tracy Panton, has hinted in a public statement that the government

July 8, 2025 No Comment

Tracy Panton Accuses UDP Members of Internal Power Grab

The Briceno Administration was not the only one who got hit with Tracy Panton’s social

July 8, 2025 No Comment

Violence Renews Focus on Leadership Intervention Unit

As tensions flare in the wake of a recent double murder believed to be linked

July 8, 2025 No Comment

15 Bus Companies Sign On to Form National Bus Company

Fifteen bus operators have officially signed on to the Government of Belize’s proposed Public Private

July 8, 2025 No Comment

Belize Hosts Workshop to Boost Public-Private Partnerships

A 2-day workshop was launched yesterday focusing on public private partnerships (PPP) and how Belize’s

July 7, 2025 No Comment

Police Commissioner Pushes 13th Amendment to Target High-Crime Areas

As BAPDA calls for the protection of disabled persons, the Police Commissioner is asking the

July 4, 2025 No Comment

James Bus Line Applies for Route After Alma’s Permit Lapses

Chief Executive Officer for Transportation, Chester Williams confirmed today that the Transport Board is considering

July 4, 2025 No Comment

Government Eyes New Flights Amid Dip in Visitor Arrivals

Tourism figures have seen a decline in recent weeks despite a spike in the early

July 4, 2025 No Comment

High Court Dismisses Electoral Boundary Challenge as Abuse of Process

The court has spoken again on a constitutional challenge that’s now been dismissed not once,

July 4, 2025 No Comment

Cabinet Approves Sugar Plan, Union Deal, and New Tourism Incentives

During its meeting on July 1, the Cabinet tackled a range of critical issues, approving

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

July 4, 2025 No Comment

UDP Unity Push Falters Amid Internal Disputes

Efforts to foster unity within the United Democratic Party (UDP) appear to have hit a

July 3, 2025 No Comment

Income Tax Relief Delayed Until 2026 Despite Adjusted Salary Deductions

An increase in the income tax threshold was announced ten months ago. Despite the long-awaited

July 3, 2025 No Comment

Agriculture Minister agrees with an increase in prices for sugar

While the public might frown upon the idea of a price increase for sugar, Minister

July 3, 2025 No Comment

Several members of the PCC calls for an audit of

Several Commissioners of the People’s Constitution Commission (PCC) have written to the Prime Minister requesting

July 3, 2025 No Comment

PM Agrees to Include Minority Views in PCC Report After

In related news, Prime Minister John Briceno met with dissidents of the People’s Constitution Commission

July 3, 2025 No Comment

UDP Moves Toward Unity with National Party Council Meeting and

On the political front, the United Democratic Party senior executives met yesterday at the party

July 3, 2025 No Comment

Shyne Barrow to Concede Mesopotamia Seat to Lee Mark Chang

In more news from within the UDP, Moses Shyne Barrow is prepared to step aside

July 2, 2025 No Comment

UDP Reunification Plan Unfolds with NPC Date and Key Reinstatements

As we reported on Monday, the United Democratic Party (UDP) is embarking on a strategic

July 2, 2025 No Comment

Teachers Union Accepts 4.5% Salary Increase with More to Come

All three unions of the JUNT have agreed to accept the government’s offer of a

July 2, 2025 No Comment

BNTU and Education Ministry Move Ahead with Increments, Training and

The Belize National Teachers Union (BNTU) has made progress with the government on more than

July 2, 2025 No Comment

CPBL Signs New Agreement to Boost Citrus Worker Benefits and

In a move to strengthen the citrus sector, Citrus Products of Belize Limited (CPBL) signed

July 2, 2025 No Comment

Nancy Marin Alleges Electoral Fraud in Georgeville Village Elections

The Leader of the Belize People’s Front (BPF), Nancy Marin, has officially raised alarm over

July 1, 2025 No Comment

Teachers Accept Government Salary Proposal

The Belize National Teachers’ Union (BNTU) has formally accepted the government’s latest salary proposal, marking

July 1, 2025 No Comment

Chester Williams Chimes in on Aaron Guzman’s Advisory Role

Former Police Commissioner Chester Williams has chimed in on the contracting of former Deputy Police

July 1, 2025 No Comment

Placencia Under Scrutiny by New Environmental Task Force

The newly established National Environmental Enforcement Task Force will be taking a special focus on

July 1, 2025 No Comment

Who Won and Who Lost in Belize’s 2025 Village Council

The village council elections, held every three years has seen village residents cast their votes

June 30, 2025 No Comment

Majority of Union Members Accept Government’s Salary Adjustment Proposal

A conclusion to the impasse over a salary increase between the joint unions and the

June 30, 2025 No Comment

Is the new UDP Chairman Facing Internal Feud Amid Party

Reliable information to our newsroom is that the recently reinstated UDP Chairman, Michael Peyrefitte may

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