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January 23, 2025 No Comment

Government and UNICEF Launch Study on Environmental Toxins Affecting Children

The government and UNICEF Belize have embarked on a study to determine how children are

January 23, 2025 No Comment

New U-Space Opens in Punta Gorda, Expanding Digital Access for

Ministry of Education, Culture, Science, and Technology inaugurated the country’s newest U-Space in Punta Gorda

January 23, 2025 No Comment

Belmopan City Council and UNICOMER Belize Partner to Curb Motorcycle

In a bid to tackle the increasing number of motorcycle-related accidents, the Belmopan City Council

January 22, 2025 No Comment

PM Briceno Responds to Lord Ashcroft’s Criticism of Port of

Prime Minister John Briceno has publicly countered recent statements made by Lord Michael Ashcroft regarding

January 22, 2025 No Comment

PM Briceno Says Trump’s Policies Unlikely to Impact Belize

Will President Donald Trump’s new policies, seen by many as radical, impact Belize? According to

January 22, 2025 No Comment

PUP Leader Dismisses Ashcroft’s Comments, Says Party Has No Shortage

The People’s United Party’s Leader, John Briceno says the PUP has no shortage of political

January 22, 2025 No Comment

Cayo West Representative Highlights Recent Upgrades Amidst Ongoing Needs

The small border town of Benque Viejo del Carmen, and by extension the division of

January 22, 2025 No Comment

Former Village Chairwoman’s Resignation Raises Questions Over Representation

And while Espat enjoys a strong connection with his constituents, former Chairwoman of San Jose

January 22, 2025 No Comment

PM Briceno Addresses Delays in Dissolving Public Service Workers’ Trust

Prime Minister John Briceno says the government has been doing all it can to assist

January 22, 2025 No Comment

Belize Leverages CARIFORUM Chairmanship to Push for Increased Climate Financing

Belize is hoping to leverage its Chairmanship of the Caribbean Forum of African, Caribbean, and

January 22, 2025 No Comment

PM Briceno Defends PUC’s Decision to Deny Starlink’s License in

Prime Minister John Briceno says that it was in the best interest of the country

January 21, 2025 No Comment

Lee Mark Chang Launches Challenge UDP’s Shyne Barrow in Mesopotamia

Tonight, the political climate in the Mesopotamia Constituency is heating up after businessman Lee Mark

January 21, 2025 No Comment

PUP’s Lawrence Ellis Confident in Victory for Mesopotamia Constituency

While the political race in the Mesopotamia Division is heating up with the announcement of

January 21, 2025 No Comment

UDP Announces Jose Luis Uc Espat as Standard Bearer for

The Alliance for Democracy wasn’t the only one that endorsed a new candidate today. Love

January 21, 2025 No Comment

Retired Public Officers Urge Government to Dissolve Public Service Workers’

The Association of Beneficiaries and Retired Public Officers (ABRPO) is once again calling on the

January 21, 2025 No Comment

PUC Denies Starlink’s License Application but Allows Limited User Imports

The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has denied Elon Musk’s Starlink application for a Class Licence

January 21, 2025 No Comment

Government and BSI Discuss Expanding Sugar Exports to CARICOM Market

This week, Minister of State for Foreign Trade Dr. Osmond Martinez, the Directorate General for

January 20, 2025 No Comment

Donald Trump Sworn in as 47th U.S. President Amid Controversy

Donald Trump has been sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts as the 47th president of the

January 20, 2025 No Comment

New Screwworm Cases in Toledo

Two new cases of new world screwworm have been detected in the Toledo District, sparking

January 20, 2025 No Comment

Renovated Andrés Campos Civic Center Opens for Corozal Residents

Residents of Corozal Town now have a safe place to recreate and host sporting events

January 20, 2025 No Comment

Dr. Osmond Martinez Assumes CARIFORUM Chairmanship

Minister of State for Foreign Trade, Dr. Osmond Martinez, has assumed the Chairmanship of CARIFORUM

January 17, 2025 No Comment

Belmopan City Council Clears Social Security Debt, Achieves Full Compliance

The Belmopan City Council is breathing a sigh of relief tonight after it has successfully

January 17, 2025 No Comment

Shyne Barrow Accused of Abandoning Mediation in UDP Power Struggle

Is Moses Shyne Barrow abandoning the idea of court mediation? According to Tracy Panton of

January 17, 2025 No Comment

‘Plan Belize 2.0’ is PUP’s Game Plan As It Gears

Plan Belize 2.0 is the name of the manifesto for the People’s United Party (PUP)

January 17, 2025 No Comment

New Low-Cost Healthcare Clinic Opens in Belize City Under NHI

Thousands of Belize City residents will now have to access primary health care at little

January 17, 2025 No Comment

Mold Infestation Forces Closure of Port Loyola Health Center

The Ministry of Health and Wellness was forced to close the Port Loyola Health Center

January 17, 2025 No Comment

Immigration Delays Leave Guatemalan Students Stranded at Western Border

On Monday, dozens of Guatemalan students were held up at the Belize western border due

January 17, 2025 No Comment

New Transport Office in Independence Brings Vital Services Closer to

Residents from Independence Village and surrounding areas will no longer have to travel to Dangriga

January 17, 2025 No Comment

Transport Ministry Resolves License Plate and Sticker Shortage

In related news, the Ministry of Transport says it has finally resolved the shortage of

January 17, 2025 No Comment

Punta Gorda Inaugurates Department of Youth Services Municipal Center

Today saw the inauguration of the Department of Youth Services Municipal Center in Punta Gorda.

January 17, 2025 No Comment

Redistricting Before Elections Unlikely, Government Blames Delays on Legal Hurdles

While the Prime Minister says the redistricting exercise will not be done before the general

January 17, 2025 No Comment

Health Ministry Launches Campaigns to Combat Cardiovascular Disease, Belize’s Top

The Ministry of Health and Wellness will launch campaigns to promote healthy lifestyle choices to

January 16, 2025 No Comment

Shyne Barrow Seeks Court Ban on Alliance for Democracy’s Claims

UDP’s Leader, Moses Shyne Barrow, has filed an application in the court that if agreed

January 16, 2025 No Comment

Phillip Willoughby Dismisses Claims He’s Unwanted by Alliance for Democracy

In other political news, Phillip Willoughby has responded to reports that he is no longer

January 16, 2025 No Comment

Willoughby Speaks Out: How Politics and Love Led to His

As it relates to his relationship with Moses Shyne Barrow, Willoughby decided to tell his

January 16, 2025 No Comment

Belize Still Undecided on Sending More Soldiers to Haiti Peacekeeping

The Government of Belize is still hemming and hawing on whether they will deploy more

January 16, 2025 No Comment

PLO Official Visits Belize, But No Scheduled Meeting with Foreign

Mohamed Salam, a senior representative of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) arrived in Belize on

January 16, 2025 No Comment

Government Resolves Teachers’ Payment Delays After Threats of Industrial Action

The Ministry of Education says it has resolved the issue of outstanding allowances and increments

January 16, 2025 No Comment

Belize City Council Finalizes 2022-2023 Financial Audits, Awaiting Approval

The Belize City Council has completed its financial audits for 2022 and 2023, marking a

January 16, 2025 No Comment

PM Briceno: Belize Will Not Accept Deportees Under Trump’s Immigration

While Belize’s neighbor to the north, Mexico, is open to the possibility of accepting deportees

January 16, 2025 No Comment

Belize Honors George Price with New Botanical Garden, Booklet, and

Government officials, dignitaries, and everyday citizens gathered at the family home of the Right Honourable

January 16, 2025 No Comment

Belizean Police Officers to Undergo Training in Dubai and Honduras

Assistant Superintendent of Police Armando Dubon departed Belize earlier this month for Dubai where he

January 16, 2025 No Comment

David Hodge Assumes Role as New U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires

The U.S. Embassy in Belize has bid farewell to Ambassador Michelle Kwan and has welcomed

January 14, 2025 No Comment

Belize City Residents May Face Garbage Fee as Council Grapples

The implementation of a garbage fee for Belize City residents is now in the pipeline.

January 14, 2025 No Comment

Marijuana Legalization Sparks Debate on Financial Gains vs. Social Risks

The discussion on the legalization of marijuana has spurred debate in several pockets of society.

January 14, 2025 No Comment

Housing Ministry Marks Milestone: 800 Starter Homes Delivered Despite Land

The Ministry of Housing has handed over an estimated eight hundred starter homes since the

January 14, 2025 No Comment

Belize City Council Hosts Investment Forum to Chart Path for

The Belize City Council, in collaboration with Legacy Fund Limited, is taking bold steps to

January 14, 2025 No Comment

PLO Commissioner Visits Belize to Strengthen Ties and Advocate for

The Commissioner of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) is in Belize to meet with government

January 14, 2025 No Comment

Political Shake-Up: Phillip Willoughby Ousted Amid UDP Leadership Struggles

Phillip Willoughby is back in the news tonight after reports indicate that the Alliance for

January 14, 2025 No Comment

John Saldivar Predicts UDP Victory Despite Alliance for Democracy Split

While many political pundits are predicting a full sweep for the People’s United Party in

January 14, 2025 No Comment

Ralston Frazer Denies UDP Infighting, Focuses on Belmopan Candidacy

And while Saldivar believes the opposition may be able to resolve its internal conflicts, his

January 14, 2025 No Comment

Speculations Swirl as Still No General Elections Announcement

Prime Minister John Briceno’s reluctance to announce a date for the next general elections has

January 13, 2025 No Comment

HIT Initiative Takes Off: Police Units Begin Highway Patrols to

Newly established Police units will now be patrolling the highways as part of the department’s

January 13, 2025 No Comment

Valentino Shal Holds Over as CEO, Oversees Major Transport Sector

Chief Executive Officer Valentino Shall is holding over as CEO in the Ministry of Youth,

January 13, 2025 No Comment

John Saldivar Reaffirms UDP Membership Despite Party Leader’s Opposition

Former Belmopan Area Representative, John Saldivar, has come out publicly to declare his membership in

January 13, 2025 No Comment

Saldivar Criticizes Belmopan’s Current Representative for “Poor Performance”

Ralston Frazer was not the only one that came under some criticism by John Saldivar.

January 13, 2025 No Comment

Belize Rejects US Travel Advisory as Tourism Minister Defends Nation’s

Tonight, the government is rejecting the US Government’s recent travel advisory on Belize and whether

January 10, 2025 No Comment

San Pedro Taxi Drivers Protest Spurs Meeting with Town Council

The San Pedro Town Council has agreed to meet with the island’s taxi federation to

January 10, 2025 No Comment

Cayo Communities to Benefit from Bullet Tree Road Rehabilitation Project

Several communities in the Cayo District will be benefiting from a major road upgrade being

January 10, 2025 No Comment

San Carlos Carrot Farmers Call for Action Against Contraband Threat

A handful of carrot farmers in San Carlos Village, Orange Walk are up in arms

January 10, 2025 No Comment

Opposition Leader Criticizes High Fuel Taxes

Leader of the Opposition, Moses “Shyne” Barrow, has raised concerns about the cost of gasoline

January 9, 2025 No Comment

San Pedro Taxi Drivers Protest Foreign Competition and Lack of

Over a hundred cab drivers gathered in front of the Office of Mayor Gualberto Wally

January 9, 2025 No Comment

Prime Minister Considering Making Drunk Driving a Non-Bailable Offense to

Prime Minister John Briceno says consideration is being given to make drunk driving an unbailable

January 9, 2025 No Comment

Government Tackles Licensing Delays with Swift Measures to Ease Frustration

The Government of Belize is taking swift action to address the delays at the Department

January 9, 2025 No Comment

Government to Renew Kolbe Foundation Contract for Belize Central Prison

Minister of Home Affairs Kareem Musa has reported that steps are being taken to renew

January 9, 2025 No Comment

Santa Elena Access Road Officially Opened After Major Rehabilitation Works

Almost a year ago, the Government of Belize embarked on a project to uplift the

January 9, 2025 No Comment

UDP Criticizes GOB for Neglecting Northern Sugar Roads Ahead of

The Opposition United Democratic Party is condemning the Government of Belize for not repairing the

January 9, 2025 No Comment

Government Allocates $1M for Urgent Repairs to Northern Sugar Roads

While the government has come under heavy criticism from the opposition, it will be allocating

January 9, 2025 No Comment

BAHA Confirms Second Screwworm Outbreak in Toledo as Containment Efforts

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has intensified its efforts to control the spread

January 9, 2025 No Comment

Maria Rodriguez Set to Become Belize’s New Auditor General Pending

While the country has been without an Auditor General for some weeks, Maria Rodriguez will

January 9, 2025 No Comment

UDP Alleges Teachers Still Owed Allowances Despite GOB Claims of

The opposition United Democratic Party is alleging that the Government of Belize has still not

January 8, 2025 No Comment

Immigration Defends Decision to Deny Entry to Jamaican National Amid

The Ministry of Immigration has responded to the allegations made by Jamaican national Christopher McIntyre,

January 8, 2025 No Comment

UDP Seeks Mediation to Resolve Political Conflict with Alliance for

With the 2025 general election looming, the United Democratic Party (UDP) has expressed interest in

January 8, 2025 No Comment

New UDP Headquarters Opens in Mesopotamia Amid Political Turmoil

Even as the intentions of court mediation have been announced, the most curious event amid

January 8, 2025 No Comment

Prime Minister Indicates General Election Will Be Held in First

With no definitive date for the general elections, Prime Minister John Briceno did indicate today

January 8, 2025 No Comment

Opposition Leader Accuses Government of Neglecting Redistricting Efforts

Prime Minister John Briceno has confirmed that the redistricting exercise would not be done before

January 8, 2025 No Comment

PM Says Campaign Finance Laws Unlikely Under Current Administration

While another other election on the horizon, the country’s is still without any laws to

January 7, 2025 No Comment

Career Diplomat David Hodge Named as Successor to US Ambassador

Information reaching our news desk at Love is that a new Charge d’ Affaires has

January 7, 2025 No Comment

Second Case of New World Screwworm Confirmed in Southern Belize

Authorities have confirmed the second case of the new world screwworm in southern Belize. Agriculture

January 7, 2025 No Comment

Cattle Exports Remain Unaffected Amid New World Screwworm Outbreak in

As authorities work at containing the spread of the new world screwworm in the south,

January 7, 2025 No Comment

Supplies Control Unit Tickets 153 Retailers for Consumer Violations in

One hundred and fifty three retailers were ticketed last year by the Supplies Control Unit

January 7, 2025 No Comment

Elections and Boundaries Department Conducts Mobile Voter Registrations in Remote

As the general elections loom, the Elections and Boundaries Department has mobilized teams to travel

January 7, 2025 No Comment

Belize Port Authority Denies Multi-Million Dollar Digitization Contract Allegations

The Belize Port Authority (BPA) is rejecting allegations made on a local talk show yesterday.

January 7, 2025 No Comment

Removed Water Board Member Believes He was Wrongfully Removed

Last week, two members of the Hopkins Water Board were removed from the governing body

January 7, 2025 No Comment

Clarita Pech Appointed as First Female Clerk to Belize’s National

The National Assembly of Belize has officially appointed Clarita Pech as the new Clerk to

January 7, 2025 No Comment

Government Highlights Starter Home Expansions in Campaign to Empower New

With hundreds of starter homes handed over by the Ministry of Housing, the government is

January 6, 2025 No Comment

Panton Seeks Mediation with UDP Leader Barrow as Court Deadline

Local legal counsel for Tracy Panton of the Alliance for Democracy has filed papers expressing

January 6, 2025 No Comment

Tracy Panton Hosts Meeting, Refers to Moses Barrow as “Former

The situation between UDP Leader, Moses Barrow and the Alliance’s Tracy Panton is fluid tonight.

January 6, 2025 No Comment

General Elections Could Undermine Panton’s Leadership Bid Amid Court Battle

Contempt and mediation aside, the reality is that the general elections are looming, and there

January 6, 2025 No Comment

Government Cracks Down on Price Gouging Amid Rising Inflation

The Government of Belize says it continues to take strong action against businesses caught gouging

January 2, 2025 No Comment

Passenger User Fee for Water Taxis Reinstated to Pre-COVID Rates,

The Belize Ports Authority has increased the passenger user fee for water taxi passengers. The

December 30, 2024 No Comment

Shyne Barrow’s Attorneys Remind Tracy Panton of Court Rulings Amid

Reports reaching our newsroom are that the attorneys for Moses Shyne Barrow have been tasked

December 30, 2024 No Comment

New World-Screw Worm Case Confirmed in Belize

On Thursday, a case of the new world-screw worm, a flesh-eating parasite that can cause

December 30, 2024 No Comment

Belize Mourns the Passing of Former US President Jimmy Carter,

Belize has expressed condolences on the passing of one of its friends and allies. James

December 24, 2024 No Comment

New EU Ambassador to Belize: Dr. Erja Askola Brings Expertise

Dr. Erja Askola, a distinguished diplomat hailing from Finland in northern Europe, has officially taken

December 23, 2024 No Comment

Shyne Barrow Retains UDP Leadership Amid Court Ruling; Tracy Panton’s

Moses Shyne Barrow has secured another victory in the Belize High Court after Justice Hondora

December 20, 2024 No Comment

Defence Minister Marin Expresses Confidence in Coast Guard Amid Guatemalan

Minister of National Defence and Border Security Florencio Marin Jr. says he has unwavering faith

December 20, 2024 No Comment

Cayo South Residents Receive Land Approvals in Time for Christmas

One hundred thirty-three residents from the Cayo District are on their way to becoming first-time

December 20, 2024 No Comment

Butane Prices Decrease Slightly in Latest Adjustment, 15th Change This

Belize is seeing the 15th price adjustment for butane this year. The prices for butane have

December 18, 2024 No Comment

PM Briceno speaks on GAF ship found in Belize’s waters

Prime Minister John Briceno says the government is taking firm but diplomatic steps to address

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