Government

October 3, 2024 No Comment

Punta Gorda Town Administrator Terminated After Failing to Meet Expectations

Karl Tyndell, he was Punta Gorda’s Town Administrator up until Monday, September 30 when he

October 3, 2024 No Comment

Teachers Unpaid for Months: BNTU Calls Out Ministry for Salary

Tonight, one educator is facing the foreclosure of her home while another says she’s on

October 3, 2024 No Comment

UDP Alliance Faces ‘Why Now?’ Questions in Push to Oust

With only a few months before the general election is called, one of the burning

October 3, 2024 No Comment

Faber Criticizes Shyne Barrow’s Leadership, Comparing It to Dictatorship

Patrick Faber, the elected representative for the Collet division, has come out swinging once again

October 3, 2024 No Comment

Alliance for Democracy Pushes for Urgent UDP Leadership Change Despite

As we have been reporting, the Alliance for Democracy, is planning for a convention on

October 1, 2024 No Comment

Belize Joins Mexico’s Historic Moment as Dr. Claudia Sheinbaum Becomes

Belize joined in Mexico’s celebration today as the country installed its first ever woman President.

October 1, 2024 No Comment

UDP’s Omar Figueroa Alleges Voter Fraud in Cayo North, Writes

The United Democratic Party’s Cayo North Standard Bearer Omar Figueroa has written to the Governor

October 1, 2024 No Comment

Belmopan City Council Investigates Disappearance of Taxi License Plates Under

A recent controversy has arisen regarding the alleged disappearance of fifty taxi license plates under

October 1, 2024 No Comment

GOB Condemns Israeli Attacks on Palestine, Calls for Immediate Ceasefire

The Government of Belize is condemning the ongoing destruction in Palestine due to attacks from

October 1, 2024 No Comment

GOB Expands Free Education Program to Boost High School Enrollment

The Government of Belize is striving to increase high school enrollment among the thirteen-year-old to

October 1, 2024 No Comment

Foreign Minister Fonseca Reaffirms Belize’s Commitment to Peace as ICJ

Foreign Affairs Minister, Francis Fonseca, delivered a 20-minute address to the United Nations on Saturday.

October 1, 2024 No Comment

PUP Celebrates 74th Anniversary, Honors Legacy and Prepares for Future

The People’s United Party, Belize’s oldest political entity, celebrated its 74th anniversary over the weekend.

September 27, 2024 No Comment

Prime Minister Briceno Returns from UN General Assembly, Reports Successes

Prime Minister John Briceno returned from New York, USA, today and gave an exclusive report

September 27, 2024 No Comment

PM Briceno to Address Fake Birth Certificate Scandal

With the Prime Minister now back at home there are some pressing national issues that

September 27, 2024 No Comment

Prime Minister Condemns Innovabel Estate Land Scandal, Calls for Legal

For the first time since Love News broke the story on the Innovabel Estate land

September 27, 2024 No Comment

Feinstein Group Challenges Government’s Land Acquisition of Stake Bank in

The Feinstein Group has written to the National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) appealing

September 27, 2024 No Comment

Former Sports Council Accountant Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Over $1

Ivan Ayuso has pleaded guilty to stealing more than one million dollars from the Government

September 27, 2024 No Comment

UDP Marks 51st Anniversary Amidst Internal Power Struggles and Leadership

Today, the United Democratic Party (UDP) marks 51 years of existence. The party was founded

September 27, 2024 No Comment

PUP Endorses 29-Year-Old Devin Daly as Collet Division Standard Bearer,

The People’s United Party has completed its 31 endorsements with 29-year-old Devin Daly being the

September 27, 2024 No Comment

Central Bank of Belize Calms Fears Over Currency Devaluation Amid

The Central Bank of Belize (CBB) has issued a statement of what it hopes to

September 27, 2024 No Comment

San Pedro Vendors Protest Relocation of Artisan Market, Citing Tourist

Several vendors and fishermen from La Isla Bonita gathered this morning to demonstrate against the

September 27, 2024 No Comment

Health Ministry Tackles Chronic Diseases at Forum Focused on Reducing

The Ministry of Health and Wellness held a forum focusing on the prevention of non-communicable

September 27, 2024 No Comment

Senator for Labor Unions says Stakebank Acquisition Could Have Been

The Prime Minister has responded to the National Trade Union Congress of Belize’s three-page letter

September 27, 2024 No Comment

Minister Usher Defends GOB’s Legal Approach in Stake Bank Land

While the union believes the government erred in selecting in using the proper legislation, the

September 27, 2024 No Comment

Public Service Minister Highlights Anti-Corruption Unit on The Morning Show

Usher’s comments were made while on The Morning Show. Another aspect that the Minister spoke

September 27, 2024 No Comment

PUP to Celebrate 74th Anniversary with National Party Council Meeting

The People’s United Party (PUP) will celebrate its 74th birthday this weekend. On Saturday, the

September 27, 2024 No Comment

Ministry Donates Hundreds of Water Meters to Rural Villages for

Residents from several rural communities will now have water meters installed at their homes thanks

September 27, 2024 No Comment

Gov’t Launches Digital Duty Leave for Public Officers

The Government of Belize has announced the launch of the Digital Duty Leave Component on

September 25, 2024 No Comment

Attorney General Confirms Fraudulent Birth Certificates Used by American Nationals

After our newsroom broke the story of fake birth certificates on Monday the Office of

September 25, 2024 No Comment

Belmopan City Council Recalls License Plates Amid Fraud Concerns

Another case of untoward practices may have been uncovered at the Belmopan City Council. This

September 25, 2024 No Comment

PSU President Criticizes Lack of Consultation on New Public Service

President of the Public Service Union (PSU) Dean Flowers has registered his concerns over the

September 23, 2024 No Comment

PM Briceno Urges Global Leaders at UNGA to Address Climate

Prime Minister John Briceno has sounded the alarm to global leaders that the goals in

September 23, 2024 No Comment

Belize Praised for Progress Against Child Labour, but Concerns Remain

The US Department of Labour has recognized Belize as making moderate advancements in eliminating the

September 23, 2024 No Comment

NTUCB Opposes Government’s Compulsory Acquisition of Stake Bank Lands

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

September 23, 2024 No Comment

Teachers Protest Unpaid Increments at Independence Day Ceremony in Dangriga

There was a silent protest over the weekend in Dangriga by some teachers in the

September 20, 2024 No Comment

Government Investigates Alleged Land Scandal at Innovabel Estate, Belmopan

An in-depth investigation into the land distribution at the Innovabel Estate in Belmopan continues with

September 20, 2024 No Comment

Belmopan City Council Faces $2M Losses from Questionable Land Discounts

The Innovabel Estate saw its grand opening by the then Mayor Sharon Palacio in June

September 20, 2024 No Comment

Two Belmopan City Council Employees Terminated Amid Land Scandal Speculations

In other news from the Belmopan City Council, two members of staff were terminated earlier

September 20, 2024 No Comment

UDP Accuses Commissioner of Police of Manipulating Crime Statistics Amid

The United Democratic Party (UDP) is condemning the Commissioner of Police for what the party

September 20, 2024 No Comment

Opposition Leader Questions Outcome of Prime Minister’s Guatemala Meeting

Leader of the Opposition Moses Shyne Barrow is questioning whether the Prime Minister’s recent meeting

September 19, 2024 No Comment

Former PUP Area Representative Ivan Ramos Passes Away in California

Former PUP Area Representative for Dangriga, Ivan Michael “Maca” Ramos has passed away at the

September 19, 2024 No Comment

National Service Day Celebrated in Honor of George Price’s Legacy

As we reported, today marks thirteen years since the Right Honorable George Price passed away.

September 19, 2024 No Comment

Bronze Statue Unveiled to Honor George Price in Belize City’s

Also, in celebration of his legacy and love for Belize, a 15-foot bronze statue was

September 19, 2024 No Comment

PM Briceño reiterates position on general elections

During the State of the Nation address, Prime Minister, John Briceno, delivered a speech that

September 18, 2024 No Comment

PUP to Honor National Hero George Price with Statue and

The People’s United Party is preparing to pay tribute to its first Party Leader and

September 18, 2024 No Comment

Shyne Barrow Challenges PM’s Economic Claims in State of the

The Leader of the Opposition Moses “Shyne” Barrow held his State of the Nation response

September 18, 2024 No Comment

Opposition Leader Criticizes PM for ‘Disingenuous’ Remarks on Independence Day

Yesterday, we told you of a gentlemen’s agreement that both the Prime Minister and the

September 18, 2024 No Comment

New Belize Currency Designs Set to Roll Out Soon, Says

The plan to introduce new designs for Belize’s money bills is well underway as just

September 18, 2024 No Comment

Peruvian Ambassador Holds Talks with Belizean Consul to Strengthen Bilateral

Yesterday, the newly appointed Ambassador of Peru to Belize Jorge Rosado held a courtesy visit

September 18, 2024 No Comment

PUP Chairman Condemns Opposition Leader’s Stance on Taiwan Resolution

Ambassador Jorge Rosado is one of several diplomats in the country this week for Belize’s

September 17, 2024 No Comment

Belmopan Land Controversy: Council Threatens Revocation

The Belmopan City Council is looking to cancel land titles for dozens of persons if

September 17, 2024 No Comment

Prime Minister and Opposition Leader Agree on Civility in Independence

Prime Minister John Briceno and Leader of the Opposition, Moses Shyne Barrow, reached an accord

September 17, 2024 No Comment

PM Briceno Highlights Strong Economy in State of the Nation

Prime Minister John Briceno’s 21-minute State of the Nation address was delivered from the steps

September 17, 2024 No Comment

Income Tax Exemption to Increase for Low-Income Earners Starting January

In addition to the updates given on the country’s economic performance, Prime Minister Briceno came

September 17, 2024 No Comment

Prime Minister Announces New Benefits for Homeowners and Small Business

The other announcement that came would benefit both current homeowners and those who plan to

September 17, 2024 No Comment

Belizean Government Standardizes Diesel Import Fees to Ensure Fair Market

The Government of Belize has implemented changes that will see importers of diesel and biodiesel

September 17, 2024 No Comment

Cayo District to Receive Expanded National Health Insurance in Coming

The Briceno Administration says it is expanding the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme to the

September 17, 2024 No Comment

Minister of Culture Praises Successful Execution of National Celebrations Events

With only four days left on the National Celebrations Calendar, Minister of Cutlure, Francis Fonseca

September 17, 2024 No Comment

New Dangriga Town Administrator Prioritizes Work Ethic Reform in Council

Coronada Viafranco, the new Town Administrator for the Dangriga Town Council, says that changing the

September 13, 2024 No Comment

Opposition Infighting Erupts During House Session as Taiwan Ambassador Observes

Parliamentarians met today inside the George Price Center for a Sitting of the House of

September 13, 2024 No Comment

UDP Internal Tensions Displayed in House Seating Arrangement

Before we move onto other business, as trivial as seating may seem to some during

September 13, 2024 No Comment

Government Moves to Write Off Pending Covid-19 Court Fines

Now for other business coming out of the house meeting, residents who have pending court

September 13, 2024 No Comment

New Bill Aims to Make Small Business Loans More Accessible

The Briceno Administration presented a new Bill in the House of Representatives this morning that

September 13, 2024 No Comment

Criminal Records Amendment Bill Introduced to Erase Records for Specific

Another highlight in this morning’s session of the House Meeting was presented by Minister Francis

September 13, 2024 No Comment

Road Rehabilitation Planned for Dangriga to Hopkins Junction, Minister Espat

As it relates to road works, Minister of Infrastructure Development, Julius Espat rose to speak

September 13, 2024 No Comment

Belize and Taiwan Celebrate 35 Years of Diplomatic Friendship with

This morning’s House Meeting also saw a resolution passed in parliament to celebrate Belize’s 35th

September 13, 2024 No Comment

Dr. Osmond Martinez Takes Oath as Member of Parliament and

Finally, from today’s House Meeting, Dr Osmond Martinez sat in his first session of the

September 13, 2024 No Comment

UDP Condemns Belmopan City Council for Skipping September 10 Parade

The United Democratic Party (UDP) has condemned the Belmopan City Council for not holding a

September 12, 2024 No Comment

Speaker Denies Opposition’s Call to Remove Panton and Faber from

Speaker of the House, Valerie Woods, has denied the request from the Leader of the

September 12, 2024 No Comment

Tracy Panton Claims Victory in Opposition Dispute, Calls Out UDP

With the Speaker having responded to the opposition leader, the aspiring Tracy Panton and Patrick

September 12, 2024 No Comment

Three More Electric Buses Arrive in Belize as Part of

Just under two months after the Belize City Council rolled out its first electric bus,

September 12, 2024 No Comment

National Assembly Building Undergoes Renovations, House Sittings Relocated

The National Assembly Building in Belmopan is getting a much-needed facelift after being first constructed

September 11, 2024 No Comment

Authorities May Be Considering State of Emergency Extension Amid Legal

Our newsroom is seeking confirmation from the authorities if they are contemplating extending the State

September 11, 2024 No Comment

Former Senator Coronada Villafranco Appointed Dangriga Town Administrator

Former Senator, Coronada Villafranco, has joined the team at the Dangriga Town Council as the

September 11, 2024 No Comment

Senators Return from Miami Conference on Digital Transformation in the

Two members of the Senate returned to the country this week after attending a two-day

September 9, 2024 No Comment

Guatemalan Naval Vessels Found in Belizean Waters for Second Time

For the second time within a week, elements of the Guatemalan Armed Forces were found

September 9, 2024 No Comment

UDP Campaign Manager and Deputy Chairman speak on UDP’s happenings

UDP’s National Campaign Manager, Lindsey Garbutt along with the Deputy Chairman, Alberto August were on

September 9, 2024 No Comment

Sugar Industry Inquiry Report in Progress After Public Hearings Conclude

Following the public hearings by the Commission of Inquiry (COI) into the modernization of Belize’s

September 6, 2024 No Comment

NTUCB Open to Dialogue with Belize Peace Movement on Redistricting

The National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) is calling on the Belize Peace Movement

September 6, 2024 No Comment

Ministry of Education Tackles Teacher Shortage in Belize District

The Ministry of Education is working to issue teaching licenses to tackle a shortage of

September 6, 2024 No Comment

Mayor Wagner and Deputy Mayor Pollard Put Political Rift Behind

Belize City Mayor Bernard Wagner says that all is well between him and Deputy Mayor

September 5, 2024 No Comment

House Meeting Set for September 13: Questions Arise Over Opposition

A House of Representatives meeting has been called for September 13 in Belmopan at the

September 5, 2024 No Comment

Belize City Council to Launch New Shadow Councilors Program with

The Belize City Council is looking to enroll a new cohort of shadow councilors. This

September 5, 2024 No Comment

Belize and El Salvador Move Closer to Finalizing Partial Scope

Belize and El Salvador are one step closer to finalizing a partial scope agreement. The

September 5, 2024 No Comment

Belize-Mexico Partial Scope Agreement Talks Progress Amid Growing Trade Relations

El Salvador isn’t the only country Belize is looking to formalize a trade agreement with.

September 5, 2024 No Comment

Youth Innovation Takes Center Stage at Belize Creative Youth Ideas

Around forty high school students from various schools gathered in Belize City today for the

September 5, 2024 No Comment

Government of Belize Explores Plans for New Hospital in Santa

The Government of Belize is exploring the possibility of constructing a new hospital in the

September 4, 2024 No Comment

UDP Leadership Shakeup: Alliance for Democracy Pushes for October 6

Tonight, political controversy continues as the Alliance for Democracy seeks to unseat Moses Shyne Barrow

September 4, 2024 No Comment

Minister Fonseca Responds to BTV’s Call for Action After GAF

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Francis Fonseca, has weighed in on the recent confrontation between the

September 4, 2024 No Comment

$165M Compact Signed: Belize and MCC Partner on Education and

The Government of Belize and the Millennium Challenge Corporation have signed off on a 165

September 4, 2024 No Comment

Opposition Questions U.S. Motives in $165M Belize-MCC Compact

While the agreement seeks to benefit Belize tremendously, the Opposition has questioned how the US

September 4, 2024 No Comment

Shyne Barrow Praises U.S. for $125M MCC Grant During Meeting

Leader of the Opposition, Moses Shyne Barrow, thanked the US Government today for the 125

September 4, 2024 No Comment

Opposition Leader Shyne Barrow Meets with NTUCB President on National

Despite the turmoil in the United Democratic Party, UDP leader Moses Shyne Barrow is sticking

September 4, 2024 No Comment

Teachers Union Meets with Education Ministry to Address CPD Hours

The Ministry of Education and the Belize National Teachers Union (BNTU) met yesterday to iron

September 4, 2024 No Comment

Belize Waives Border Fee for Mexican Visitors to Boost Tourism

Belize has waived its forty dollar border fee for Mexicans visiting the country. The decision

September 4, 2024 No Comment

Belize Mourns Diplomat Sir Shridath Ramphal, CARICOM Celebrates His Legacy

Sir Shridath Ramphal, a Guyanese diplomat, attorney and statesman has died. Ramphal’s passing is news

September 4, 2024 No Comment

DoE Updates: Environmental Clearances and Concerns on Major Projects

The Department of the Environment (DOE) has provided an update regarding three major projects that

September 3, 2024 No Comment

Seven Receive Permanent Residence Cards as Amnesty Program Continues

Seven individuals received their Belize Permanent Residence Cards yesterday under the nation’s Amnesty Program bringing

September 3, 2024 No Comment

Belize City Council Partners with Courts Belize for Motorcycle Safety

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between the Belize City Council and Courts Belize

September 3, 2024 No Comment

Briceno Administration Distributes Hundreds of Land Parcels to New Owners

The Briceno Administration says it has distributed hundreds of parcels of land to first-time landowners

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