Government

April 4, 2025 No Comment

Fishers Demand Transparency on Cayo Rosario Development in Marine Reserve

The Belize Federation of Fishers (BFF) has joined the call for greater transparency regarding the

April 4, 2025 No Comment

CDB and Infrastructure Ministry Review Progress on Key Road Projects

The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing (MIDH) met

April 4, 2025 No Comment

Renovations on National Assembly Building Still Underway in Belmopan

Works on the National Assembly Building are also ongoing under the guidance of the Ministry

April 4, 2025 No Comment

Stakeholders Collaborate on Belize’s National Standards Strategy Development

A crucial session focused on developing Belize’s National Standards Strategy took place today, and brought

April 4, 2025 No Comment

Women in Public Service Celebrate Resilience with Sports Day in

Women in the public service are enjoyed a leisure day today in Belmopan at a

April 3, 2025 No Comment

Cabinet Approves New Retention Packages for Nurses to Combat Brain

Nurses will soon see an adjustment in their salary and allowances packages as Cabinet has

April 3, 2025 No Comment

Gov’t Meets with Financial Stakeholders Over Potential Impact of US

A meeting concluded this evening with financial stakeholders as it relates to the new tariffs

April 3, 2025 No Comment

Belizean Exporters Monitor US Tariffs as Rum and Pepper Sauce

As the government work at deciphering if and how the US tariffs would impact Belize,

April 3, 2025 No Comment

Cabinet Moves Forward with Redistricting Consultations and Constitutional Amendments

In this week’s Cabinet meeting, the long-debated redistricting exercise was a focal point. Prime Minister

April 3, 2025 No Comment

Cabinet Shifts Land Tax Management to Belize Tax Services for

Cabinet has approved a significant change in the management of land taxes, which will now

April 3, 2025 No Comment

Cabinet Approves Changes to Tariffs, Building Codes, and Central Bank

In addition to the major decisions made regarding public health nurses, redistricting and land taxes,

April 3, 2025 No Comment

Belize Highlights Blue Carbon Leadership at Global Climate Forum in

Sumeet Betancourt, Deputy Chief Climate Change Officer of Belize’s National Climate Change Office, is currently

April 3, 2025 No Comment

Planning Underway for Belize’s 44th Independence Anniversary Celebrations

Yesterday marked day one of the planning of events for Belize’s 44th Independence Anniversary celebrations

April 3, 2025 No Comment

Belize City Council Honored for Support of Garifuna Language Revitalization

The Belize City Council has been recognized for its crucial support of the Yurumein Project,

April 2, 2025 No Comment

Chester Williams Out as Police Commissioner, Accepts New CEO Role

He is the longest serving Police Commissioner, but tonight, he is reportedly being discarded by

April 2, 2025 No Comment

Dr. Richard Rosado Tapped to Become New Police Commissioner

As Williams prepares to transition to the CEO position, Dr. Richard Rosado is preparing to

April 2, 2025 No Comment

Mayor Wagner Participates in Wilton Park Dialogue on Advancing Sustainable

Mayor Bernard Wagner and Councillor Sherwin Garcia of Belize City are currently participating in the

March 31, 2025 No Comment

Commissioner Chester Williams Prepares to Exit Police Role for New

Police Commissioner Chester Williams says he is ready to fully take on his new role

March 31, 2025 No Comment

UDP Leadership Battle Continues in Court Despite General Election Outcome

Despite the general elections over and done with, the court case of the UDP leadership

March 31, 2025 No Comment

Shyne Barrow Rejects Panton’s Leadership as UDP Legal Battle Drags

With the court judgment pending, Shyne Barrow maintains he will not acknowledge Panton’s leadership of

March 31, 2025 No Comment

Patrick Faber Alleges Fraud After Losing Collet Seat by 63

Coming off of his loss in the March 12 General Elections, Patrick Faber is claiming

March 31, 2025 No Comment

New Senator Brittany Galvez Vows to Champion Women and Youth

Newly appointed government Senator Brittany Galvez has pledged to be a voice for women and

March 31, 2025 No Comment

Adult Probation Offices to Roll Out Under New Sentencing Law

The Government of Belize is preparing to open adult probation offices countrywide as part of

March 28, 2025 No Comment

PM Briceno Clashes With Sugarcane Farmers Over Sector Takeover

Prime Minister John Briceno has pulled rank with the Belize Sugarcane Farmers Association (BSCFA), reminding

March 28, 2025 No Comment

Corozal Cane Farmers Back PM’s Leadership in Sugar Industry

As the BSCFA takes issue with the Prime Minister’s decision to manage the sugar sector,

March 28, 2025 No Comment

Sugarcane Farmers Voice Concern Over PM’s Sudden Takeover of Sugar

The Belize Sugarcane Farmers Association (BSCFA) has raised major concerns with the Prime Minister John

March 28, 2025 No Comment

Belize City Mayor Says Council Can’t Act on Abandoned House

The Belize City Council says that while there is an issue with abandoned houses in

March 28, 2025 No Comment

Rodwell Ferguson Joins PM’s Office

Prime Minister Briceno says Minister of State Rodwell Ferguson will serve an important role in

March 28, 2025 No Comment

Speed Bump Removed from Regent Street as Traffic Light Takes

The Belize City Council has removed the speed bump it had recently built on Regent

March 26, 2025 No Comment

National Budget Reading and Debate Delayed to Mid-May Due to

Ordinarily, the country’s budget reading and debate would have been taking place this week. It

March 26, 2025 No Comment

Butane Companies Battle Government at CCJ Over $11M Compensation Ruling

Judges of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) are expected to deliver a ruling in

March 26, 2025 No Comment

Belize to Receive Sterile Flies From US to Fight Screwworm

The Ministry of Agriculture will be getting a boost in its fight against the spread

March 26, 2025 No Comment

MCC Approved $125M Grant for Belize But Disbursement Still on

The US Government has approved the Millennium Challenge Corporation’s $125 million grant for Belize, but

March 26, 2025 No Comment

PM Briceno To Spearhead Control of Sugar Industry

Prime Minister John Briceno has weighed in on his decision to retain responsibility for the

March 26, 2025 No Comment

Dangriga Elects Educator Howard Melendrez as New Deputy Mayor

Dangriga Town has a new Deputy Mayor, 52-year-old career educator Howard Melendrez. The Dangriga Town

March 26, 2025 No Comment

PM Hints at Possible New Ambassador Appointments in the Pipeline

The Briceno Administration may be appointing several new ambassadors, according to Prime Minister John Briceno.

March 26, 2025 No Comment

Dr. Martinez to Focus on Poverty Reduction in Toledo East

While Dr. Osmond Martinez fleshed out his plans for the Toledo East division, he made

March 26, 2025 No Comment

PM Calls Chester Williams the Best ComPol in Modern Belizean

Prime Minister John Briceno has labelled Commissioner of Police Chester Williams as the best ComPol

March 26, 2025 No Comment

PM Says Chester Williams Would Be Welcome in Politics If

Is the Commissioner of Police Chester Williams’ career shift the first step in his political

March 25, 2025 No Comment

PM to Lead High-Level Talks on Future of Belize’s Sugar

Under the second term for the Briceno administration, there has been a shift in power

March 25, 2025 No Comment

Dr. Martinez Kicks Off Development Push With National and Regional

Like many of his Cabinet colleagues, Minister of State for Economic Transformation Dr. Osmond Martinez

March 25, 2025 No Comment

Chester Williams Tapped as New CEO for Constitution and Indigenous

Commissioner of Police Chester Williams says his years of experience in police and his background

March 25, 2025 No Comment

Government Eyes Data-Driven Policies to Tackle Poverty in Belize

Minister of State in the Ministry of Economic Transformation Dr. Osmond Martinez, met with the

March 24, 2025 No Comment

Health Ministry Steps Up Mental Health Services Nationwide

The Ministry of Health and Wellness says it is intensifying efforts to improve access to

March 21, 2025 No Comment

Belize Health Minister Kevin Bernard Supports Cuban Health Brigade, Dismisses

Minister of Health and Wellness, Kevin Bernard has joined other Caribbean leaders in defending the

March 21, 2025 No Comment

NTUCB Confirms Glenfield Dennison as Union Senator, Awaits Opposition’s Nominations

The National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) has written to the Governor General indicating

March 21, 2025 No Comment

Kevin Bernard Hints at Future Leadership Ambitions Within People’s United

Ambitions are fanned out within the People’s United Party as John Briceno may be looking

March 21, 2025 No Comment

Health Minister Kevin Bernard May Pursue Master’s in Public Health

Orange Walk East Area Representative Kevin Bernard is with much enthusiasm and says he is

March 21, 2025 No Comment

Minister Kevin Bernard Denies Rumors of Strain with Health CEO

In recent months, rumors circulated about internal tensions between Minister of Health and Wellness Kevin

March 21, 2025 No Comment

New Minister of Education Oscar Requena Begins Transition with Immediate

Recently appointed Minister of Education, Oscar Requena, has already began working his new portfolio. From

March 21, 2025 No Comment

Belize Celebrates International Day of Forests with Educational and Community

The Forest Department is joining the global community in celebrating International Day of Forests 2025,

March 20, 2025 No Comment

Prime Minister John Briceño Appoints Six Senators Including Four Newcomers

Four new faces will grace Belize’s legislature as Prime Minister John Briceño has announced the

March 20, 2025 No Comment

Commissioner of Police Chester Williams Accepts CEO Position in Government

Best information to Love News tonight is that Commissioner of Police Chester Williams has accepted

March 20, 2025 No Comment

Belize City Mayor Bernard Wagner Attends 2025 Smart City Summit

Belize City Mayor Bernard Wagner is in the Republic of China (Taiwan) this week for

March 20, 2025 No Comment

Newly Appointed NEMO Minister Henry Charles Usher Visits Headquarters Amid

One week after the general elections, Henry Charles Usher, newly appointed minister responsible for the

March 20, 2025 No Comment

Belize continues to mourn music icon Aurelio Martinez

The United Democratic Party (UDP) and Leader of the Opposition, Tracy Panton, have expressed deep

March 19, 2025 No Comment

Full List of Government Chief Executive Officers Revealed

The Briceno Administration announced the appointment of its Chief Executive Officers to the various ministries

March 19, 2025 No Comment

Punta Gorda Chocolate Festival Back on Track After Emergency Talks

Cooler heads have prevailed, and this year’s Chocolate Festival will proceed as planned after an

March 18, 2025 No Comment

Tracy Panton Marks Historic Achievement as Belize’s First Female Opposition

Leader of the Opposition, Tracy Panton, has received a congratulatory note from the Caribbean Democrat

March 18, 2025 No Comment

Moses Barrow Resigns, Clears Path for Tracy Panton’s Leadership in

Tracy Panton’s major hurdle towards the UDP leadership was removed last night when Moses “Shyne”

March 18, 2025 No Comment

Outrage over Illegal Dredging in San Pedro

A viral video revealing illegal dredging activities in San Pedro has sparked some outrage and

March 18, 2025 No Comment

Rev. Louis Wade Jr. Appointed as New Senator for Belizean

Reverend Louis Wade Junior has been appointed as the new Senator representing the churches. Wade

March 18, 2025 No Comment

Prime Minister Briceno to Retain Most CEOs in Upcoming Government

Prime Minister John Briceno says that most of the Chief Executive Officers who served under

March 18, 2025 No Comment

Minister Dolores Balderamos Garcia Takes on Enhanced Role in AIDS

As Minister of State, Dolores Balderamos Garcia, prepares to do more in her division, she

March 18, 2025 No Comment

PM Briceno Shuffles Cabinet, Fonseca Moves to Foreign Affairs

Prime Minister Briceño also weighed in on reassigning Francis Fonseca from the Ministry of Education

March 18, 2025 No Comment

Belizean Officials Attend Climate Finance Dialogue in Saint Kitts and

A Belizean delegation, headed by the Ministry of Economic Development, is in Saint Kitts and

March 17, 2025 No Comment

Guatemalan Naval Vessel Escorted Out of Belize Waters After Mechanical

A Guatemalan vessel was encountered inside Belize waters on Sunday morning in the vicinity of

March 17, 2025 No Comment

PM John Briceno Shuffles Cabinet, Hands Education to Oscar Requena

Prime Minister John Briceno, who is soon to be titled, the Right Honorable after his

March 17, 2025 No Comment

PM Briceno Addresses Alleged Demotions, Defends New Portfolio Assignments

Prime Minister John Briceno was on hand at the Belize House this morning where he

March 17, 2025 No Comment

Thea Ramirez-Garcia Tapped for Government Role

Thea Ramirez-Garcia is now an elected representative. Whilst off the grid of electoral politics, Ramirez-Garcia

March 17, 2025 No Comment

Dolores Balderamos Garcia Announces Final Term, Reflects on Political Legacy

Area Representative for Belize Rural Central Dolores Balderamos Garcia says she is officially serving her

March 17, 2025 No Comment

Tracy Panton Sworn in as Leader of the Opposition, PM

Prime Minister John Briceno has congratulated Tracy Panton as the recently sworn in Leader of

March 17, 2025 No Comment

Government to Pursue Redistricting, PM Briceno Outlines Next Steps

The Government has indicated its intention to carry out the redistricting exercise in this second

March 17, 2025 No Comment

Belize’s Budget Reading Delayed, PM Briceno Highlights Financial Preparations

The Government will be a few weeks behind when it comes to the Budget Reading

March 17, 2025 No Comment

Energy Minister Michel Chebat to Tackle Power Outages, Eyes Investment

With the new portfolios now issued, we can turn to Minister Michel Chebat to find

March 17, 2025 No Comment

NTUCB Demands Full Restoration of Public Officer Increments After Elections

The National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) is calling on the government to restore

March 17, 2025 No Comment

US Commends Belize on Election, Eyes Expanded Cooperation with PM

Prime Minister John Briceno has been congratulated by the United States Government for his re-election

March 14, 2025 No Comment

Prime Minister John Briceno Set to Reveal New Cabinet Portfolios

Prime Minister John Briceno is already one day into his second term after being sworn

March 14, 2025 No Comment

Tracy Panton Makes History as Belize’s First Female Leader of

Tracy Panton has made it in the annals of Belize’s history by becoming the first

March 14, 2025 No Comment

Newly Appointed Opposition Leader Tracy Panton Prioritizes Budget Debate for

With Tracy Panton now declared the Leader of the Opposition, she told the media that

March 14, 2025 No Comment

OAS Election Observers Highlight Concerns Over Electoral Neutrality and Low

The Organization of American States Electoral Observation Mission (EOM) for Belize’s 2025 General Elections commended

March 14, 2025 No Comment

Newly Elected Area Representative for Queen Square says he has

Prime Minister John Briceno is expected to announce Cabinet portfolios over the weekend with the

March 14, 2025 No Comment

Record-Breaking Victory for PUP’s Dr. Osmond Martinez in Toledo East

The 2025 general elections had some interesting outcomes when it comes to the campaign leading

March 14, 2025 No Comment

Tracy Panton on Election Results: “Mission Accomplished”

Another perspective on this general elections has to do with the way campaigns were handled

March 13, 2025 No Comment

John Antonio Briceno Sworn in as Belize’s Prime Minister, Pledges

John Antonio Briceno, the duly elected Area Representative for Orange Walk Central, was sworn in

March 13, 2025 No Comment

Belize Chamber of Commerce Optimistic About New Government’s Commitment to

The Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) has expressed hope that the Briceno Administration

March 13, 2025 No Comment

Taiwan Praises Belize’s Election Process, Commits to Deepening Bilateral Relations

The Government of the Republic of China on Taiwan has congratulated John Briceno on his

March 13, 2025 No Comment

Prime Minister Briceno Speaks Out Against Corruption in Vigorous Victory

As the numbers from the 29 counting stations began coming out, it had become clear

March 13, 2025 No Comment

Tracy Taegar Panton Triumphs in Elections, Poised to Become First

Tracy Taegar Panton is once again returning to parliament after defeating the People’s United Party’s

March 13, 2025 No Comment

Unprecedented Election Season Ends with Historic Number of Independent Candidates

The months leading up to the general elections were filled with unprecedented moves, squabbles and

March 13, 2025 No Comment

Historic Victory in Collet as People’s United Party Ends UDP’s

In one of the most surprising upsets of yesterday’s General Elections, the Collet Division saw

March 13, 2025 No Comment

Moses ‘Shyne’ Barrow Unseated in Stunning Election Upset by Lee

Another shock that came from yesterday’s election was the loss of Moses “Shyne” Barrow in

March 13, 2025 No Comment

Elvia Vega-Samos Sets Record for Most Votes for an Independent

Despite not being successful at the polls on Election Day, Elvia Vega-Samos made history, garnering

March 13, 2025 No Comment

Election Day Violence in Corozal North: Political Dispute Turns Physical,

A heated political dispute in the Corozal North constituency took a violent turn yesterday after

March 13, 2025 No Comment

OAS Observer Mission Commends Belize’s Commitment to Democratic Process During

A team sent by the Organization of American States (OAS) traveled across the country yesterday

March 11, 2025 No Comment

Election Reminder: Labour Department Urges Employers to Allow Time for

As Belizeans prepare to head to the polls for the General Elections tomorrow, the Labour

March 11, 2025 No Comment

OAS Election Observers Arrive in Belize, Enhancing Electoral Transparency

The Organization of American States (OAS) Electoral Observation Mission is in Belize ahead of tomorrow’s

March 11, 2025 No Comment

Prime Minister Briceno Calls for Strong Voter Turnout Ahead of

Prime Minister John Briceno is encouraging all eligible registered voters to show up tomorrow to

March 6, 2025 No Comment

UDP Seeks Judicial Review Over Election Color Controversy, Chief Elections

Chief Election Officer Josephine Tamai has weighed in on the United Democratic Party’s (UDP) decision

March 6, 2025 No Comment

Dr. Louis Zabaneh Hosts Successful Public Forum in Dangriga

Last night, Dr. Louis Zabaneh, the People’s United Party candidate for Dangriga, held a public

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