Government

September 25, 2026 No Comment

UDP Demands Full Investigation Into Guatemalan Military Aircraft Incident

The Opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) has called on the Government of Belize to launch

September 25, 2026 No Comment

Belize Looks to International Partners Amid Guatemala Tensions

The Guatemalan aircraft incident has raised a larger question: if tensions with Guatemala were to

September 25, 2026 No Comment

Belize’s Delegation at UN Did Not Walk Out during Netanyahu’s

Turning to other news, contrary to initial reports suggesting that Belize’s delegation joined a walkout

September 25, 2026 No Comment

Investigation Recommends Firing Belmopan Official Over Sexual Harassment Allegations

A case of sexual harassment at the Belmopan City Council has led to a multi-agency

September 25, 2026 No Comment

PM Briceño to Address UN General Assembly on Saturday

Prime Minister John Briceño is scheduled to deliver Belize’s national address at the United Nations

September 24, 2026 No Comment

U.S. Ambassador proposes medical training in the US for Belizeans

U.S. Ambassador to Belize André Bauer says he will speak with his superiors in Washington

September 24, 2026 No Comment

US Ambassador Says Private is Sector Key to Belize’s Economic

On another issue, the U.S. Ambassador to Belize André Bauer says the private sector has

September 24, 2026 No Comment

US Ambassador Pledges Nonpartisan Approach to Belize’s Political Leaders

Also at today’s BTIA annual general meeting, U.S. Ambassador André Bauer also spoke about his

September 24, 2026 No Comment

PM Briceño Calls for Stronger Africa-Caribbean Ties at International Forum

Prime Minister John Briceño has called for closer ties between Africa and the Caribbean in

September 24, 2026 No Comment

NTUCB Says PM Briceño Has Not Met Its 11 Demands

The National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) has expressed disappointment with Prime Minister John

September 24, 2026 No Comment

Deputy Prime Minister Cordel Hyde Says PUP Needs to Take

In a down-to-earth interview yesterday with Deputy Prime Minister Cordel Hyde, the senior politician is

September 24, 2026 No Comment

Deputy Prime Minister Says Cabinet Allowance Cuts May Be Needed

Deputy Prime Minister Cordel Hyde says Cabinet may have to consider cutting its own allowances

September 23, 2026 No Comment

Belize Files Latest ICJ Arguments in Sapodilla Cayes Case

Belize has filed its latest written arguments with the International Court of Justice in the

September 23, 2026 No Comment

Belize Looks to Honduras to Help Fill Healthcare Gaps

While more Belizeans are being trained locally and abroad, that process takes time. The Ministry

September 23, 2026 No Comment

Government considers contracting Cuban medical professionals individually

Belize is moving to individually contract Cuban doctors and other healthcare professionals as the Government

September 23, 2026 No Comment

Belize Launches Wellness Week 2026

Belize has joined countries across Central America and the Dominican Republic in observing Wellness Week

September 23, 2026 No Comment

Health Facilities Recognized for Promoting Workplace Wellness

As part of Wellness Week 2026, the Ministry of Health and Wellness is also recognising

September 23, 2026 No Comment

Elections Department Opens Annual Voters List Objection Period

The Elections and Boundaries Department has issued notices to registered electors across the country concerning

September 23, 2026 No Comment

Moody’s Upgrades Belize Credit Rating to B3

Belize has received another positive signal on the strength of its economy, with Moody’s Ratings

September 23, 2026 No Comment

Former Ombudsman Sues Government Over Vacancy and Stalled Investigation

The Government is facing another constitutional challenge over the continued vacancy at the Office of

September 23, 2026 No Comment

PUP Endorses Pablo Cawich and Belmopan Municipal Slate

The People’s United Party has officially endorsed its Belmopan slate for the upcoming municipal elections,

September 23, 2026 No Comment

World Leaders Mark Belize’s 45th Independence Anniversary

Belize’s 45th anniversary of Independence was recognised well beyond its borders, with governments and diplomatic

September 23, 2026 No Comment

Belize Honors George Price on National Service Day

The Father of the Nation, the Right Honorable George Cadle Price, was remembered as Belizeans

September 23, 2026 No Comment

Belize Marks 45 Years of Independence With National Ceremony

On Monday, September 21, Belize marked 45 years of Independence with official ceremonies across the

September 23, 2026 No Comment

Guyana Defence Force Parachute Company Take to Belize Skies for

Belize’s 45th Independence Day celebrations featured a spectacular military display that symbolised the growing partnership

September 23, 2026 No Comment

Bernard Wagner Delivers Final Independence Address as Belize City Mayor

Belize City Mayor Bernard Wagner delivered his final Independence Day address as head of the

September 18, 2026 No Comment

Republic of Korea gives 3.4 million US dollars to strengthen

Belize is getting a three-point-four-million-US-dollar boost from the Republic of Korea to improve how the

September 18, 2026 No Comment

Belize Moves Ahead With US$180M MCC Compact for Education and

Belize is moving ahead with the implementation of its 180-million-US-dollar Compact with the United States

September 18, 2026 No Comment

Taiwan’s Ambassador to Belize Tours San Pedro Hospital Project

The Republic of China (Taiwan)’s new Ambassador to Belize, Amino C.Y. Chi, was on Ambergris

September 18, 2026 No Comment

ICJ sets dates for oral hearings in Belize’s territorial cases

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has set dates for oral hearings in Belize’s two

September 17, 2026 No Comment

NTUCB gives preliminary response to GoB on demands

The National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) says none of its eleven demands was

September 17, 2026 No Comment

Jeremy Enriquez Sues Elections and Boundaries Commission Over Redistricting Records

Public-interest litigant Jeremy Enriquez has filed a High Court claim against the Elections and Boundaries

September 16, 2026 No Comment

GoB rejects several major demands from the NTUCB

The Briceño administration has rejected several major demands from the National Trade Union Congress of

September 16, 2026 No Comment

PM Briceño Says Fuel Subsidy Was Aimed at Protecting Bus

Prime Minister John Briceño says the Government’s decision to provide another fuel subsidy to private

September 16, 2026 No Comment

Audit Underway at Ministry of Defence Following MIRA Controversy

An audit at the Ministry of Defence remains underway as the government seeks to determine

September 16, 2026 No Comment

PM Briceño Details Wage, Tax and Cost-of-Living Relief Measures

Prime Minister John Briceño was a guest on The Morning Show today, one day after

September 16, 2026 No Comment

Immigration Officers Train on Upgraded MIDAS Border Management System

More than one hundred immigration officers are receiving training in the use of the upgraded

September 16, 2026 No Comment

PM Briceño Disagrees With Minister Espat Over PUP’s Social Justice

Prime Minister John Briceño pushed back this morning against comments from Cabinet Minister Julius Espat,

September 15, 2026 No Comment

PM declares Belize’s economy strong and stable

Prime Minister John Briceño delivered his 2026 State of the Nation Address today, declaring that

September 15, 2026 No Comment

Belize Retains Stable Credit Rating as Agriculture and Tourism Face

The Prime Minister also cited a recent Standard and Poor’s report, which reaffirmed Belize’s B-minus/B

September 15, 2026 No Comment

Government Announces Bus Fuel Subsidies and Electricity GST Relief

In transportation, Cabinet has approved another phase of fuel subsidies for private bus operators to

September 15, 2026 No Comment

Belize Advances $250M MCC Compact for Energy and Education

The port project is being advanced alongside the approximately two-hundred-and-fifty-million-dollar Millennium Challenge Corporation Compact, which

September 15, 2026 No Comment

PM Briceño Highlights National Security Gains during State of the

Beyond education and economic development, the Prime Minister used the address to highlight the Government’s

September 14, 2026 No Comment

Belize lodges strong diplomatic protest over Guatemala’s actions in the

The Government of Belize has formally lodged its strongest diplomatic protest with Guatemala following last

September 11, 2026 No Comment

Minister Francis Fonseca Reaffirms Belize’s Sovereignty Amid Guatemala Dispute

And while the latest Sarstoon encounter again placed Belize’s territorial dispute with Guatemala in the

September 11, 2026 No Comment

Minister Francis Fonseca Says Practical Measures Needed to Reduce Poverty

Foreign Minister Francis Fonseca said sovereignty must also be reflected in the daily lives of

September 11, 2026 No Comment

Senator Glenfield Dennison Faces Scrutiny Over Salary, Allowances and Firearm

Senator Glenfield Dennison faced public scrutiny this week after details of his government salary and

September 9, 2026 No Comment

Belize Enacts New Occupational Safety and Health Law

After more than a decade of consultation and legislative review, the Occupational Safety and Health

September 9, 2026 No Comment

PSU Demands Restoration of Government-Wide SmartStream Access

The Public Service Union (PSU) is demanding the immediate restoration of government-wide SmartStream access for

September 9, 2026 No Comment

OAS Adjacency Zone Mandate Does Not Extend to Sarstoon River

The OAS recently concluded a high-level meeting in Belize involving the foreign ministers of Belize

September 8, 2026 No Comment

Senate approves three legislation linked to Belize’s MCC Compact

After almost five hours of debate, the Senate approved three pieces of legislation connected to

September 8, 2026 No Comment

HRCU Rejects Tracy Taegar-Panton’s Claims Over BEL Business Relationship

The Holy Redeemer Credit Union (HRCU) has rejected statements made by Leader of the Opposition

September 8, 2026 No Comment

Senate Debates New National Awards for Bravery and Valour

The Senate today debated amendments to Belize’s national honours system aimed at formally recognising citizens

September 8, 2026 No Comment

Government Urges Caution Ahead of Sarstoon September Expedition

As Belize marks the September Celebrations, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is once again advising

September 8, 2026 No Comment

US Ambassador-Designate André Bauer Begins Official Meetings in Belize

United States Ambassador-designate André Bauer has begun his official engagements in Belize, meeting today with

September 4, 2026 No Comment

Minister Chebat Apologizes for Insensitive Remarks on Electricity Costs

Minister of Public Utilities Michel Chebat has acknowledged that he misspoke when commenting recently on

September 4, 2026 No Comment

Cabinet to Expand GST Exemption for Residential Electricity Bills

Minister Chebat’s apology comes on the heels of Cabinet’s decision on the expansion of GST

September 4, 2026 No Comment

Government and BEL Discuss Plans to Address Looming Power Shortage

Government and Belize Electricity Limited officials met this morning to discuss the anticipated emergency in

September 4, 2026 No Comment

Government Defends Belize Revenue Authority Plan Amid Union Concerns

Amid mounting demands and objections from the Public Service Union, the Government has moved to

September 3, 2026 No Comment

Belize Still Awaiting ICJ Oral Hearing Date in Guatemala Claim

Belize continues to await a date for oral hearings in the case concerning Guatemala’s territorial,

September 3, 2026 No Comment

Belize and Guatemala Plan for Post-ICJ Relations and Peaceful Transition

As Belize and Guatemala await the International Court of Justice’s ruling, both countries have begun

September 3, 2026 No Comment

Belize Could Receive Third Group of Asylum Seekers Under U.S.

Belize could be preparing to receive a third group of asylum seekers under its Safe

September 3, 2026 No Comment

Oscar Mira Remains Active in Belmopan While on Cabinet Leave

More than two months after stepping away from Cabinet, Belmopan Area Representative Oscar Mira says

September 3, 2026 No Comment

PSU Demands Job and Pension Protections Be Written Into Revenue

The Public Service Union of Belize (PSU) has escalated its standoff with the Ministry of

September 3, 2026 No Comment

Government Approves 4% Salary Increase for Public Officers

The Government has approved a four-percent salary increase for public officers and other eligible public-sector

September 3, 2026 No Comment

Belize Officially Begins Implementation of Landmark Disability Act

A major milestone was marked today for disability rights in Belize. Government officially launched the

September 3, 2026 No Comment

Two Companies Bid to Build Long-Awaited Belmopan Tertiary Hospital

The long-awaited tertiary hospital in Belmopan is one step closer to construction. After years of

September 2, 2026 No Comment

Cabinet Approves Bus Fuel Subsidy Through March 2027

The Cabinet has officially approved a request from the Belize Bus Association to extend the

September 2, 2026 No Comment

Cabinet Discusses Expanding GST Relief on Electricity Bills

Cabinet has discussed the possibility of expanding the GST exemption on residential electricity bills, but

September 2, 2026 No Comment

PM Briceño Admits Communication Breakdown With Unions Amid 11 Demands,

The National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) is pressing the Briceño administration to act

September 2, 2026 No Comment

SPU Commander Aaron Gamboa Reassigned After Nearly a Decade

Assistant Superintendent of Police Aaron Gamboa has been reassigned after nearly a decade at the

September 2, 2026 No Comment

Mahler Rejects Claims PUP Convention Was Power Struggle With Cordel

A political narrative has emerged following the People’s United Party’s recent Belize City convention, suggesting

September 2, 2026 No Comment

Mahler Pushes Back on Million-Dollar PUP Convention Spending Claim

Tourism Minister Anthony Mahler also took the media to task over reports suggesting that one

September 2, 2026 No Comment

Belize Still Awaiting Canadian Update in Kennedy Carrillo Investigation

More than a month after Belize partially waived Kennedy Carrillo’s diplomatic immunity to facilitate a

September 1, 2026 No Comment

Minister Usher Responds to PSU Boycott of NeoPeople Pilot

Minister of the Public Service Henry Charles Usher has responded to several concerns advanced by

September 1, 2026 No Comment

Minister Usher Defends Proposed Revenue Authority Management Structure

Minister Henry Usher was also questioned about the PSU’s objections to the proposed Revenue Authority,

September 1, 2026 No Comment

OAS SecGen Visits Belize-Guatemala Adjacency Zone to Reinforce Peace Efforts

Secretary General of the Organization of American States, Albert Ramdin, has begun a three-day official

September 1, 2026 No Comment

PUP Convention Renews Scrutiny Over Campaign Financing in Belize

Flags lined the streets, supporters wore branded shirts, banners covered the convention grounds and both

September 1, 2026 No Comment

Eluide Miller chosen as the PUP’s Mayoral Candidate After Heated

But beyond the money and machinery, PUP delegates made their decision yesterday. The political temperature

September 1, 2026 No Comment

PUP Turns to Party Unity After Fierce Belize City Convention

With the convention process and results now behind it, the People’s United Party is shifting

August 27, 2026 No Comment

Health Minister Kevin Bernard denies quiet departure of Cuban medical

Health and Wellness Minister Kevin Bernard has strongly rejected claims that members of the Cuban

August 27, 2026 No Comment

Government Earmarks $30 Million to Train Belizean Healthcare Workers

The Government has earmarked thirty million dollars for a ten-year investment aimed at training more

August 27, 2026 No Comment

Belize and Honduras Move to Deepen Health and Regional Cooperation

Belize and Honduras are moving to deepen cooperation in several key areas following an official

August 27, 2026 No Comment

Leader of the Opposition Questions Whether Media Holds UDP to

Opposition Leader Tracy Panton is rejecting the suggestion that the United Democratic Party needs to

August 27, 2026 No Comment

Eluide Miller and Allan Pollard to Face Off in PUP

All eyes will be on Belize City this Sunday as the People’s United Party holds

August 27, 2026 No Comment

Government Moves to Rein In Belize’s Growing Public-Sector Wage Bill

Government is moving to better manage Belize’s growing public-sector wage bill, which continues to take

August 26, 2026 No Comment

BTL Formally Withdraws Proposed SMART Acquisition

Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL) has formally withdrawn its submission to the Public Utilities Commission (PUC)

August 26, 2026 No Comment

Tax Department Employees Walk Off Job Over Revenue Authority Plan

Employees of the Belize Tax Service Department walked off the job for a few minutes

August 26, 2026 No Comment

Revenue Authority Bill Would Significantly Overhaul Belize’s Tax Collection System

As for the essence of the Revenue Authority Bill 2026 that was passed in the

August 26, 2026 No Comment

UDP Pressed for Details on How It Would Tackle Tax

The United Democratic Party, in its press conference today, was asked how it would improve

August 26, 2026 No Comment

Two UDP Executive Members Step Down Amid Questions Over Party

In other news coming out of today’s presser, UDP Leader Tracy Panton has confirmed that

August 26, 2026 No Comment

UDP Chairman Pushes Back on Shyne Barrow’s Claims About His

The public fallout inside the United Democratic Party is not limited to the resignations of

August 26, 2026 No Comment

Senator Patrick Faber calls for unity within the UDP

Amid the public disagreements and personal attacks within the United Democratic Party, UDP Senator Patrick

August 26, 2026 No Comment

UDP Proposes Targeted Tax Relief to Ease Electricity Costs

The United Democratic Party says Belize’s ongoing electricity problems would be handled differently if it

August 25, 2026 No Comment

Belize Joins Global Summit in Kyiv on Building Resilience in

Belize was among fourteen countries represented at the Sixth Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen,

August 24, 2026 No Comment

Government Advances Major Solar Projects to Cut Power Imports

In related news, Minister of Public Utilities Michel Chebat says the Government is advancing two

August 24, 2026 No Comment

NTUCB Submits List of Demands to Prime Minister Briceño

In other news, the National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) has submitted a written

August 24, 2026 No Comment

PSU Raises Concerns Over Cost of Belize Tax Service Overhaul

The cost of transforming the Belize Tax Service Department into the new Semi-Autonomous Revenue Authority,

August 24, 2026 No Comment

Leaders from Belize and Honduras Discuss Health, Security and Regional

Prime Minister John Briceño met with Honduran President Nasry Asfura today during an official visit

August 21, 2026 No Comment

Cabinet Reviewing Bus Operators’ Request as Service Suspension Threat Looms

Prime Minister John Briceño was asked about the Belize Bus Association’s threat today, following the

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