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December 18, 2024 No Comment

Lessons Learned from GST-Free Weekend Will Improve Upcoming Weekend

The Belize Tax Service Departmentsays it learned several lessons from the first-ever GST-waiver weekend. On

December 18, 2024 No Comment

Belize Becomes First English-Speaking Caribbean Nation to Adopt Human Rights

The Government of Belize officially acceded to the Inter-American Convention on the Protection of Human

December 18, 2024 No Comment

Chunox Village Celebrates Major Upgrades to Water System with Inauguration

Chunox Village in the Corozal District is one of the most communities to receive major

December 17, 2024 No Comment

Guinea Grass Village Gets Reliable Water Supply with New Tank

Residents in Guinea Grass village now have access to a reliable water supply thanks to

December 17, 2024 No Comment

BDF Troops Treated to Holiday Luncheon in Toledo District

Today, men and women of the Belize Defence Force in the Toledo district were treated

December 16, 2024 No Comment

BPM Takes GOB to Court Over Redistricting Delay

The Belize Peace Moment (BPM) is once again taking the government to court in hopes

December 16, 2024 No Comment

PM Defends Low Unemployment Rate Amid Public Skepticism

Prime Minister John Briceno says the country’s low unemployment rate is a reflection of his

December 16, 2024 No Comment

GST-Free Weekend Kicks Off, Drawing Mixed Reactions

Saturday marked the first day of Belize’s General Sales Tax waiver weekend, an initiative designed

December 13, 2024 No Comment

Government Tightens Traffic Laws After Surge in Fatal Road Incidents

The Briceno Administration has moved to revise the country’s traffic laws to increase penalties for

December 13, 2024 No Comment

State-Owned Lottery Achieves $17M Profit in First Year

The Belize Government Lotteries Limited has generated over one hundred million dollars in sales and

December 13, 2024 No Comment

Opposition Accuses Government of Neglecting Teachers’ Plight

The Leader of the Opposition, Moses “Shyne” Barrow, says the government is not considering the

December 13, 2024 No Comment

Opposition Labels Trade License Deferral a Political Stunt

The Opposition has labeled the government’s decision to defer the implementation of the new trade

December 12, 2024 No Comment

Belize Joins OAS Discussion on AI Laws and Opportunities for

Members of the Organization of American States are meeting in Washington D.C. to discuss laws

December 12, 2024 No Comment

Government Intervenes in Punta Gorda Bus Route Dispute to Ease

Government officials have stepped in to help address the tensions between bus owners and the

December 12, 2024 No Comment

Ministry of Health and NDACC Launch Campaign to Address Spike

In hopes of tackling the spike in road traffic fatalities, the Ministry of Health and

December 12, 2024 No Comment

Prime Minister Briceno Meets Belize City Leaders to Discuss 2025

Yesterday, Prime Minister John Briceno met with several leaders from the Belize City Council. The

December 12, 2024 No Comment

Groundbreaking for Belize Marine Rescue Center Marks Milestone for Conservation

The groundbreaking of the Belize Marine Rescue and Educational Center took place in Gales Point

December 11, 2024 No Comment

Government and UNICEF Partner to Support Children with Disabilities

The Government of Belize and UNICEF Belize have teamed up to develop a situational analysis

December 11, 2024 No Comment

Ministry of Agriculture Concludes Post-COVID Value Chain Improvement Project with

Today, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security, and Enterprise held a closing ceremony for the

December 10, 2024 No Comment

Transport Department Considers Naming Drunk Driving Convicts Amid Spike in

Amid the spike in fatal road traffic incidents, the Department of Transport is contemplating publishing

December 10, 2024 No Comment

Ministry of Transport to Increase Highway Patrols Following Recent Fatal

The Ministry of Transport says it is cracking down on reckless drivers and will be

December 10, 2024 No Comment

Agriculture Authorities Ramp Up Efforts to Prevent New World Screwworm

As part of ongoing efforts to prevent the New World Screwworm from entering Belize, agriculture

December 10, 2024 No Comment

Second National Anti-Corruption Conference Focuses on Enhancing Collaboration Among Agencies

The second National Anti-Corruption Conference was held in Belize City today. The Good Governance Unit

December 10, 2024 No Comment

Belize and Mexico Strengthen Agricultural Trade Ties with Focus on

Belize has made progress with trade arrangements with Mexico concerning two agricultural exports: cattle and

December 10, 2024 No Comment

Belize Signs $3.2 Million Contract for Design of New Teaching

The Government of Belize and a Saudi company signed a 3.2 million Belize dollar contract

December 9, 2024 No Comment

Government Waives GST for Four Days to Ease Christmas Shopping

The Government of Belize has announced a holiday initiative providing relief to Belizean consumers during

December 6, 2024 No Comment

Teachers Demand Action: BNTU Members Vote Overwhelmingly for January Demonstration

Teachers are preparing to send a message to the government of Belize that they mean

December 6, 2024 No Comment

Prime Minister Responds to Teachers’ Planned Protest, Calls for Better

And while the teachers are preparing to demonstrate, Prime Minister John Briceno says he wishes

December 6, 2024 No Comment

High Court Expedited UDP Leadership Dispute: Shyne Barrow Seeks Contempt

The legal battle between the United Democratic Party (UDP) Leader Shyne Barrow and Tracy Panton

December 6, 2024 No Comment

Tracy Panton Adds King’s Counsel to Legal Team Amid UDP

And while Panton showed up at the first court case without counsel, today, she was

December 6, 2024 No Comment

Ministry of Labor Partners with ILO to Roll Out Decent

The Ministry of Labor and Local Government has partnered with the International Labour Organization (ILO)

December 6, 2024 No Comment

U Space Project Launched at Banquitas House of Culture, Promoting

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Science, and Technology continued the rolling out of its U-Space

December 6, 2024 No Comment

Christmas Cheer Program Update: GOB Aims for Timely Assistance for

The government says it hopes to disburse funds for the annual Christmas Cheer program for

December 6, 2024 No Comment

PROSPER Project Launched: Four-Year Initiative Aims to Empower Southern Belize

The Participation, Ownership, and Sustainable Progress for Economic Resilience (PROSPER) project was launched yesterday. The

December 5, 2024 No Comment

Garbage Crisis in Belize City: Uncollected Trash Sparks Public Outrage

Uncollected garbage in Belize City has sparked another round of upset and controversy as the

December 5, 2024 No Comment

Benque Viejo Searches for New Bus Terminal Location Amid Safety

Area Representative Jorge Melin Espat is currently on a mission to identify a location for

December 5, 2024 No Comment

Belize City Bar Raid Leads to Fake Immigration Stamp Charges

Police have brought charges against 47-year-old, Joshua Moses Ashburn, for the fake immigration stamps found

December 5, 2024 No Comment

Ministry of Labour Seeks Consultancy for Modernizing Belize’s Labour Laws

The Ministry of Labour has announced a significant initiative to modernize the country’s labour laws.

December 5, 2024 No Comment

National Quality Council to Enhance Standards and Market Surveillance in

The Belize Bureau of Standards (BBS) is working on finalizing the National Quality Council, following

December 5, 2024 No Comment

New Water Well Rig to Improve Access in Rural Belize,

Rural communities across the country are set to benefit from enhanced access to potable water,

December 4, 2024 No Comment

Squatters’ Dispute Over Land Escalates in Duck Run Three

The squatters’ situation in Duck Run Three, Cayo District, is a situation that has been

December 4, 2024 No Comment

KHMH CT-Scan Set to Resume Operations After Repairs

The CT-Scan at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital is expected to be back up and

December 4, 2024 No Comment

Belize and Guatemala Collaborate to Tackle New World Screwworm Outbreak

A high-level bilateral meeting between Belize and Guatemala to discuss the situation of the New

December 4, 2024 No Comment

Belize Concludes Presidency of Regional Migration Conference

This week, Belize wrapped up its first term as President Pro Tempore of the Regional

December 4, 2024 No Comment

Japan Donates Ambulance to Northern Regional Hospital

Thanks to the People and Government of Japan, the Northern Regional Hospital will receive a

December 4, 2024 No Comment

MOFA and UN Launch Projects for Energy and WASH in

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Belize, in partnership with the United

December 4, 2024 No Comment

Belize Addresses ICJ on Climate Change Impacts on Small Island

The Government of Belize presented oral arguments at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in

December 4, 2024 No Comment

Government Launches Projects to Combat Toledo’s High Poverty Rate

The government has embarked on two projects geared at improving the lives of residents in

December 3, 2024 No Comment

Belize Marks 35th Anniversary of the CRC with Recommitment to

Belize is celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child

December 3, 2024 No Comment

Disabilities Act Signed Into Law on International Day of Persons

Today, the Governor General of Belize, Dame Froyla Tzalam, signed the Disabilities Act into law

December 3, 2024 No Comment

Floodwaters Linger in Rural Belize District Following Tropical Storm Sara

It’s been over two weeks since Tropical Storm Sara hit Belize, but the storm’s impacts

December 3, 2024 No Comment

Drone Training Program Launched to Modernize Agriculture in Northern Belize

Northern farmers are expected to benefit from the launch of “An Introductory Course to Agricultural

December 3, 2024 No Comment

Critics Question Long-Term Impact of Belize’s 16 Days of Activism

As Belize observes the 16 Days of Activism, there is growing concern about the campaign’s

December 3, 2024 No Comment

Belize Commits Troops to UN-Led Haiti Mission Despite Escalating Violence

The Government of Belize says it is committed to sending Belize Defence Force (BDF) troops

November 29, 2024 No Comment

Deputy PM Calls for Stronger Action Against Price Gouging by

Deputy Prime Minister Cordel Hyde has conceded that the government needs to do more to

November 29, 2024 No Comment

DPM Hyde: Rising Rent Prices Are Driving Up Cost of

The cost of renting a home or apartment in Belize has gotten out of control,

November 29, 2024 No Comment

Teachers’ Union Demands Payment of Overdue Increments and Allowances

The Belize National Teachers’ Union (BNTU) is threatening to make a play against the Ministry

November 29, 2024 No Comment

Belize Delegation Meets Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to Strengthen Diplomatic Ties

A high-level delegation from Belize met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy this morning in Kyiv,

November 29, 2024 No Comment

Minister Jorge Espat Attends FOPREL Meeting on Security and Climate

Minister of State for Investment Jorge Espat is in Rabat, Morocco representing the country at

November 29, 2024 No Comment

Ministry of Health Ends Inspections for Nutraceutical Products

Over the counter supplements will no longer be under scrutiny by the Ministry of Health.

November 29, 2024 No Comment

UDP Announces Ralston Frazer as New Standard Bearer for Belmopan

The United Democratic Party (UDP) has a new standard for the Belmopan Constituency. Yesterday, the

November 28, 2024 No Comment

Belize Delegation Heads to Ukraine for High-Level Diplomatic Mission

A high-level delegation from Belize is on the way to Ukraine to meet with the

November 28, 2024 No Comment

European Union Ambassador to Engage Belizean Youth During December Visit

The newly appointed European Ambassador to Belize, Her Excellency Erja Askola is slated to make

November 28, 2024 No Comment

Family of 26 Receives New Home After Hurricane Lisa’s Devastation

A 2-storey house was handed over to a Belize City family on Iguana Street in

November 27, 2024 No Comment

Cabinet Greenlights Establishment of National Quality Council to Oversee Regulatory

Cabinet also approved several key initiatives aimed at modernizing the country’s regulatory systems and improving

November 27, 2024 No Comment

Cabinet Approves Risk Assessment Report to Combat Money Laundering and

In the fight against financial crime, Cabinet approved the National Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing

November 27, 2024 No Comment

Cabinet Moves Forward on Labor Act Review, Trade Licensing Reforms,

On the labor front, Cabinet approved a proposal from the Ministry of Rural Transformation, Community

November 27, 2024 No Comment

Women’s Parliamentary Caucus Addresses Domestic Violence and Gender Discrimination at

The Women’s Parliamentary Caucus held a forum today, focusing on raising awareness of domestic violence

November 27, 2024 No Comment

Belize Pushes Regional Trade Goals at CARICOM COTED Meeting in

Dr. Osmond Martinez, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, is leading Belize’s delegation to the

November 27, 2024 No Comment

Office of the Ombudsman Relocating to Belmopan for Expanded Public

The Office of The Ombudsman is relocating next month. Yesterday, it was announced that the

November 26, 2024 No Comment

Tensions flare in Duck Run Three

A land squatter of Duck Run Three, Cayo District, is facing the possibility of being

November 26, 2024 No Comment

Flood Relief Efforts Ongoing in Belize District Communities

The National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) is working to assist persons who continue to be

November 26, 2024 No Comment

Teacher Exodus Sparks Alarm in Belize’s Education Sector

The Ministry of Education is grappling with an alarming rise in teachers traveling overseas to

November 26, 2024 No Comment

Belmopan Celebrates the Holidays with Tree Lighting and Toy Drive

The Belmopan City Council is bringing the holiday spirit to life with a series of

November 25, 2024 No Comment

Ministry of Education to Retrain Teachers with Millennium Challenge Funding

The Ministry of Education is looking to retrain and retool teachers with funding from the

November 25, 2024 No Comment

Kaya Cattouse Represents Belize at Women Electoral Candidates Training in

PUP Councilor and Standard Bearer for the Albert Constituency, Kaya Cattouse, was one of the

November 22, 2024 No Comment

Belize Seeks to Expand Cancer Treatment MOU to Include Women

Amid an uptick in cancer cases among women, the Ministry of Health and Wellness hopes

November 22, 2024 No Comment

Ladyville Police 16 Days of Activism With Focus on Gender-Based

Activities for 16 Days continued today as the Minister of Human Development and Families, Dolores

November 22, 2024 No Comment

Two Recent Violent Crimes Against Women Highlight Urgency of 16

As the country prepares to observe the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, there

November 22, 2024 No Comment

Ministry Awards 21 Nursing Scholarships to Address National Healthcare Shortage

Just over 20 young Belizeans were awarded scholarships today to further their education in the

November 22, 2024 No Comment

Belize Struggles to Staff New Hospitals Amid Global Healthcare Worker

With the construction of two new hospitals, the government hopes it will be able to

November 22, 2024 No Comment

Belize River Valley Residents Struggle as Flooding Disrupts Daily Life

Residents across the Belize District continue to be affected by flooding, particularly in the Belize

November 22, 2024 No Comment

Belize Marks World Children’s Day With Call to Amplify Youth

Today, Belize joined the international community in celebration of World Children’s Day, a Global Day

November 22, 2024 No Comment

Senate Unanimously Raises Legal Marriage Age to 18 in Landmark

Yesterday, the Senate unanimously passed a landmark amendment to the Marriage Act, raising the legal

November 21, 2024 No Comment

Senate Passes Marriage Act Amendments

Several Bills were brought over from the House this morning and presented before the Senate.

November 21, 2024 No Comment

Senators Discuss International Men’s Day and Mentorship Needs

The matter of International Men’s Day came up in the Senate this morning by Senator

November 21, 2024 No Comment

The Honorable Shyne” Soars on Hulu While Barrow Reflects on

Tonight, the bio-documentary, The Honorable Shyne, continues to be one of the top trending production

November 21, 2024 No Comment

Alliance for Democracy Reorganizes Shadow Cabinet Ahead of UDP Meeting

As Moses Shyne Barrow takes center stage due to his bio-documentary, the leader of the

November 20, 2024 No Comment

Disney’s ‘The Honorable Shyne’ Documentary Tops Global Charts

Disney’s ‘The Honorable Shyne’, a bio-documentary on the life of the United Democratic Party Leader

November 20, 2024 No Comment

Shyne Barrow Focuses on Strengthening UDP Media Operations Upon Return

UDP Party Leader, Moses Shyne Barrow, is back in Belize and is seemingly on a

November 20, 2024 No Comment

PM Briceño Strengthens Belize-Mexico Relations, Discusses Energy and Security Collaboration

Despite his early arrival from Mexico on Friday, Prime Minister John Briceño was able to

November 15, 2024 No Comment

Minister Orlando Habet Departs for COP 29 Climate Summit in

Minister of Sustainable Development and Climate Change, Orlando Habet left the country today to attend

November 15, 2024 No Comment

US-Elected Donald Trump Could Impact Global Climate Talks

While it is still the hope that COP 29 would result in concrete steps in

November 15, 2024 No Comment

Belize Moves to Join Inter-Parliamentary Union to Boost Democratic Governance

Belize has moved to join the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) to assist in promoting democratic governance,

November 14, 2024 No Comment

Jamaican Man Injured in Attempted Escape from Immigration Detention

Tonight, a 37-year-old Jamaican national is nursing a broken leg after he jumped through a

November 14, 2024 No Comment

Ministry of Economic Development Secures $3M Grant to Combat HIV,

The Ministry of Economic Development (MED) has secured over $3 million in funding from the

November 14, 2024 No Comment

Government of Belize to Revise KHMH Authority Act Amid Union’s

The Government of Belize says it is working to refine the KHMH Authority Act following

November 13, 2024 No Comment

Belize City Dedicates Downtown Parking Lot in Honor of Former

A major parking lot in downtown Belize City has been dedicated to the memory of

November 13, 2024 No Comment

Corazon Creek Village Celebrates New Solar Power Project, Improving Access

Villagers in the remote community of Corazon Creek in the Toledo District will now have

November 13, 2024 No Comment

Barbados Ombudsman Visits Belize to Study Preparations for National Human

The Ombudsman of Barbados, Dr. Nigel Taylor, concluded a working visit to Belize today, where

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