Government

July 19, 2024 No Comment

UDP Leader denies Toledo East Lost is a result of

The UDP’s defeat in Toledo East has reportedly spurred efforts within the party to remove

July 19, 2024 No Comment

PUP’s Elvia Vega Samos Alleges Unfair Treatment in Corozal Bay

On Wednesday night, PUP Leader Prime Minister John Briceno said his party is as united

July 19, 2024 No Comment

Government Responds to APAMO’s Concerns Over Protected Areas Legislation Amendments

Only a day after the Association of Protected Areas Management Organizations (APAMO) raised concerns about

July 19, 2024 No Comment

Ambergris Caye Residents Benefit from New National Health Insurance Scheme

Residents of La Isla Bonita will now be able to access healthcare at a fraction

July 18, 2024 No Comment

No Snap Election in 2024: PM Briceno Remains Tight-Lipped on

Earlier this month, we reported on a possible general election within the first half of

July 18, 2024 No Comment

Dr. Osmond Martinez Wins Toledo East with Sweeping Victory

Dr. Osmond Martinez is the new Area Representative for the Toledo East constituency after securing

July 18, 2024 No Comment

Tensions Rise at Dangriga Town Council: Mayor and Administrator at

Over the past week, there’s been a situation brewing at the Dangriga Town Council between

July 18, 2024 No Comment

Government Launches $1.85 Million Infrastructure Project for Toledo Farmers

In a significant stride towards bolstering agricultural resilience and market accessibility, the Government of Belize,

July 17, 2024 No Comment

Steady Turnout in Bi-Elections: Polls Close with 54.72% Voter Participation

The polls in today’s bi-elections closed at six o’clock this evening. Up to five o’clock,

July 17, 2024 No Comment

Dr. Osmond Martinez: From CEO to Political Candidate with Briceno’s

The three candidates in this bi-election, aimed at replacing the late Honorable Michael Espat, are

July 17, 2024 No Comment

UDP’s Dennis Desho Williams: New Hopeful for a Seat with

The next candidate under the umbrella for the United Democratic Party (UDP) is Dennis Desho

July 17, 2024 No Comment

PNP’s Wil Maheia: Aiming for Impact in Unconventional Campaign

The third candidate is Wil Maheia of the People’s National Party (PNP). His campaign has

July 17, 2024 No Comment

Commissioner Williams Addresses Allegations of Political Bias in Poll Monitoring

As the Police Commissioner made his rounds, he was observed in the company of mostly

July 17, 2024 No Comment

Ombudsman’s Annual Report Highlights Budget Constraints and Key Concerns

The Ombudsman Office in Belize has submitted the 21st annual report to the Speaker of

July 17, 2024 No Comment

US State Department’s 2024 Report

The US Department of State has released its 2024 Investment Climate Report. It is a

July 16, 2024 No Comment

City Shuttle Opposes Belize City Council’s EV Bus Project

The owners of City Shuttle continue to oppose the Belize City Council’s EV bus project.

July 16, 2024 No Comment

Final Preparations Underway for Toledo East By-Election Tomorrow

Final Preparations are underway for the bi-election in the Toledo East constituency tomorrow. Contenders from

July 15, 2024 No Comment

PUP Nears Full Slate for General Elections with Latest Standard

The People’s United Party has lined up 30 of the 31 standard bearers for next

July 15, 2024 No Comment

Ingrid Vega’s Interesting Support for Garcia-Ramirez in Corozal Bay Race

One of the most interesting revelations that came out of yesterday’s convention in Corozal Bay

July 15, 2024 No Comment

David Castillo Wins PUP Standard Bearer Race for Corozal North

For the Corozal North division, three candidates offered themselves for the standard bearer position, namely,

July 15, 2024 No Comment

Belize Strengthens Diplomatic Ties with Cuba on Friendship Anniversary

Belize has committed to strengthening its ties with the Republic of Cuba as the two

July 12, 2024 No Comment

Employers Reminded of Voting Rights Compliance Ahead of Bi-Election

In light of the bi-election, all employers and the general public are reminded of the

July 12, 2024 No Comment

Toledo Farmers Struggle to Recover from Devastating Wildfires

Hundreds of farmers in the south continue to recover from the devasting wildfires that blazed

July 12, 2024 No Comment

BDF Soldiers’ Living Conditions Addressed in House of Representatives

The quality of life for soldiers of the Belize Defense Force was a hot-button issue

July 12, 2024 No Comment

Turneffe Atoll Development Sparks Environmental Concerns

A proposed private development on the Turneffe Atoll has raised concerns among environmentalists. The issue

July 12, 2024 No Comment

Ministry of Health and PAHO Complete Wellness Caravan Initiative

This week, the Ministry of Health and Wellness arrived at the final stop for its

July 11, 2024 No Comment

Opposition says Belize should be cautious about MCC Grant

Today’s sitting of the House was a special session to accommodate the passing of the

July 11, 2024 No Comment

Belize Secures $250 Million MCC Grant Amid Cautionary Remarks from

It was just two weeks ago that the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Board of Directors

July 11, 2024 No Comment

Unreported Rape Case Revealed During House Debate on National Security

A woman was reportedly raped in the Collet Division last week in Belize City. It’s

July 11, 2024 No Comment

National Security Bill Passes; Opposition Criticizes Government’s Crime Response

Faber’s comments come at the introduction of the National Security Bill which went through all

July 11, 2024 No Comment

Minister of Home Affairs compares crime stats

The debate of the National Security Bill carried on in today’s house meeting for an

July 11, 2024 No Comment

Minister of Home Affairs Defends Takes Aim at Leader of

As is the norm, the elected representatives could not go without slinging innuendos at each

July 11, 2024 No Comment

Ministry of Labor Unveils Decent Work Country Program

This morning, the Ministry of Labor launched the Decent Work Country Program (DWCP). Last year,

July 11, 2024 No Comment

ILO Criticizes Belize’s Absence at International Labour Conference

While the ILO had much praise for the government’s efforts to improve the labor sector,

July 11, 2024 No Comment

Toledo East Prepares for Upcoming Bi-Elections

Public officers in Southern Belize are preparing for the upcoming Toledo East Bi-Elections slated for

July 10, 2024 No Comment

Credit Bureau and Rating System Applauded by Chamber of Commerce

One of the most interesting topics brought out in the news this week is the

July 10, 2024 No Comment

Special House Sitting to Discuss Millennium Challenge Corporation in Belize

The House of Representatives will meet tomorrow for a special sitting in Belmopan. Love News

July 10, 2024 No Comment

General Elections Expected by Mid-2025: Political Parties Finalize Candidates

A few weeks ago, Love News heard through the grapevine that the general elections will

July 10, 2024 No Comment

Redistricting Debate Heats Up as Elections Near: PNP Demands Action

As the PUP and the UDP gear up for general elections, the proverbial white elephant

July 9, 2024 No Comment

Government Advances Plans for National Credit Bureau with Support from

Government is well on the way to introducing a Credit Bureau for the country that

July 9, 2024 No Comment

NEMO Conducts Post-Mortem Meeting on Hurricane Beryl Response

While the named storm Beryl is now many miles away and has since downgraded to

July 9, 2024 No Comment

Belize’s Government to Assist Caribbean Neighbors in Hurricane Beryl Aftermath

The Government of Belize has committed to lend assistance to countries like Grenada, Jamiaca and

July 9, 2024 No Comment

Opposition Leader Condemns Police Officer’s Actions in Viral Video

Another matter discussed by the Leader of the Opposition was the weekend viral video of

July 9, 2024 No Comment

PM Addresses Need for Improved Domestic Flights at ICAO Event

While the government wants to increase the number of international flights, it is aware of

July 9, 2024 No Comment

Opposition Leader Demands Apology from PUP Candidate Over Controversial Remarks

Leader of the Opposition Moses Barrow is demanding an apology from the People’s United Party’s

July 9, 2024 No Comment

Belize City Council Commits to Aid Sister City Angleton, Texas

In a heartening display of international solidarity, the Belize City Council has announced its commitment

July 8, 2024 No Comment

Belize Commits to 127 Human Rights Recommendations Following UN Review

Belize has recently agreed to carry out some 127 human rights recommendations that came out

July 8, 2024 No Comment

CARICOM Leaders Address Hurricane Beryl’s Devastation in Member States

CARICOM heads of government held two meetings last week with the primary discussion being Hurricane

July 8, 2024 No Comment

Belize Chamber of Commerce Meets with Prime Minister on National

The Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) met with Prime Minister today to discuss

July 8, 2024 No Comment

Toledo East Bi-Election Set for July 17 with Three Candidates

In nine days the voters in Toledo East will be going to the polls to

July 8, 2024 No Comment

PUP Standard Bearer Conventions Scheduled for Corozal This Weekend

Moving on to the north, come this weekend there will be two PUP standard bearer

July 4, 2024 No Comment

Toledo East Bi-Election Set for July 17th

The much-anticipated bi-election for Toledo East is scheduled for July 17th where candidates will vie

July 4, 2024 No Comment

Government Faces Challenges in Human Trafficking Fight

The Government of Belize continues to face significant challenges in its fight against human trafficking.

July 3, 2024 No Comment

PM Briceno Returns from Panama, Urges Vigilance Ahead of Hurricane

Prime Minister John Briceno returned home today after attending the Presidential Transfer of Command Ceremony

July 2, 2024 No Comment

Nomination Day: Toledo East Candidates Officially Enter the Race

Preparations for the incoming hurricane did not stop nomination day for the Toledo East constituency.

July 2, 2024 No Comment

Proposed Amendment to Criminal Code Sparks Debate on Press Freedom

In mid-June, Cabinet announced a proposed amendment to the Criminal Code, which would make it

July 2, 2024 No Comment

Clarita Pech Appointed Acting Clerk of the National Assembly

Clarita Pech has been appointed as the Acting Clerk of the National Assembly. Her appointment

July 1, 2024 No Comment

NEMO Prepares for Worst as Hurricane Beryl Churns in the

The National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) has begun to prepare for the worst. The organization

July 1, 2024 No Comment

Ministry of Infrastructure Mobilizes for National Disaster Response

Also mobilizing for the hurricane watch, the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing (MIDH) is

July 1, 2024 No Comment

Government Warns Against Price Gouging Amid Hurricane Preparations

As Belizeans flock to the stores to purchase canned goods and batteries, they are noticing

July 1, 2024 No Comment

PM Briceno Attends Panama Presidential Ceremony; DPM Hyde Assumes Duties

Prime Minister John Briceno is out of the country tonight. He departed the country this

June 28, 2024 No Comment

New Bill Introduced to Combat Sexual Harassment Across Belize

A new Bill to address sexual harassment was presented in the House Meeting today. It

June 28, 2024 No Comment

Disabilities Bill 2024 Gains Unanimous Support in House Meeting

Another Bill brought to the house today was the Disabilities Bill 2024. This Bill seeks

June 28, 2024 No Comment

Opposition Leader Boycotts House Meeting, Citing Lack of Adequate Notice

While Albert’s Area Representative, Tracy Panton, sent her apologies for not attending today’s House Meeting,

June 28, 2024 No Comment

Special Investigative Team Formed to Tackle Belize’s Crime Surge

The Ministry of Home Affairs has built a special investigative team comprised of several units

June 28, 2024 No Comment

State of Emergency Extended for 60 More Days Amid Rising

As it relates to the SoE, Minister of Home Affairs, Kareem Musa, reported on the

June 28, 2024 No Comment

Eddie Webster Resigns as Clerk of the National Assembly

Today was the last meeting of the House of Representatives that will see Eddie Webster

June 27, 2024 No Comment

Son of Police Academy Cook Charged in Attack on Commissioner’s

The son of one of the cooks for the Belize Police Training Academy has been

June 27, 2024 No Comment

Prime Minister Endorses 90-Day Detention in Latest State of Emergency

As it relates to the current State of Emergency, the Prime Minister registered no objections

June 27, 2024 No Comment

Attorney Saldivar Criticizes City Council Over $459,000 Judgment Dispute

Attorney Arthur Saldivar, attorney for Antonio Novelo, former owner of Novelo’s Bus Terminal, was interviewed

June 27, 2024 No Comment

Government Pledges $1 Million for Families Hit by May Fires

The Government of Belize is also working to provide relief to the hundreds of farmers

June 27, 2024 No Comment

Villagers Protest Against Legal Challenge by Maya Leaders Alliance, Minister

Last week, residents of Indian Creek Village took to the steps of the National Assembly

June 27, 2024 No Comment

Toledo East By-Election Preparations Underway: Training for Election Workers Held

The by-election for the Toledo East constituency is quickly approaching and the Elections and Boundaries

June 27, 2024 No Comment

Minister Balderamos Garcia Faces Tough Decision in Corozal Bay Convention

Who will Minister Dolores Balderamos Garcia support in the Corozal Bay convention, her Minister of

June 27, 2024 No Comment

Belize Government Ordered to Pay Nearly $10 Million in Land

Yesterday we told you about the Caribbean Court of Justice ruling that saw the government

June 27, 2024 No Comment

PM Briceno Attends Groundbreaking Ceremony for Auditorium in Mother’s Honor

Prime Minister John Briceno shared in a special groundbreaking ceremony held this afternoon in Orange

June 26, 2024 No Comment

Government Ordered to Pay Millions in Land Compensation Case

The land compensation case between the Government of Belize and Primrose Gabourel came to an

June 26, 2024 No Comment

Businessman Demands Half a Million from Belize City Council for

Officials at the Belize City Council are scratching their heads after businessman Antonio Novelo sent

June 26, 2024 No Comment

PUP Vets Candidates for Corozal North General Elections

Today, the People’s United Party (PUP) vetted the three men hoping to represent Corozal North

June 25, 2024 No Comment

ComPol says amendment to criminal code will affect police more

Two weeks ago on June 11, Cabinet gave the approval to have the Criminal Code

June 25, 2024 No Comment

Opposition Leader Shyne Barrow Condemns Criminal Code Amendment

Leader of the Opposition, Moses Shyne Barrow, has reiterated his position on the Briceno Administration’s

June 25, 2024 No Comment

Authorities Crack Down on Suspected Gang Members Amid Rising Violence

In response to escalating gang violence, today, authorities initiated a sweeping crackdown under a State

June 25, 2024 No Comment

NGOs Push for Equal Opportunities Bill to Combat Discrimination

The subject of the Equal Opportunities Bill is back at the forefront today as the

June 25, 2024 No Comment

Belize Hosts Mundo Maya Workshop to Promote Cultural Heritage and

Belize is hosting a pivotal event aimed at celebrating the cultural heritage of the ancient

June 25, 2024 No Comment

Belize Establishes Diplomatic Relations with Guyana, Opens High Commission

Belize now has diplomatic relations in Guyana. Yesterday, the Belize flag was hoisted at the

June 24, 2024 No Comment

Special Senate Select Committee Hearing Canceled Without Notice

Five days ago the National Assembly issued a release indicating that the seventh hearing of

June 24, 2024 No Comment

Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for New Mabil Ha Village Water Supply

The Belize Social Investment Fund (BSIF) and the Ministry of Rural Transformation, Community Development, Labour

June 24, 2024 No Comment

UB Faculty and Staff Union Rejects Government’s Subvention Response

The University of Belize Faculty and Staff Union (UBFSU) is not accepting the government’s response

June 21, 2024 No Comment

Belize Diaspora Summit in LA Addresses Immigration and Voting Rights

Hundreds of members of the diaspora were in the Los Angeles area in the United

June 21, 2024 No Comment

Mayor Wagner Supports Diaspora Voting Rights

Mayor Bernard Wagner who has met several times with Belizeans abroad has given his two

June 20, 2024 No Comment

Silk Grass Resident Battles Bureaucracy to Receive Court-Awarded Settlement

A resident of Silk Grass Village, Stann Creek District, is furious after trying for weeks

June 20, 2024 No Comment

Concerns Arise Over Proposed Criminal Code Amendment Potentially Limiting Media

In news pieces aired recently, we told you of the decision made by Cabinet to

June 20, 2024 No Comment

UDP Criticizes Government’s Criminal Code Amendment, Cites Infringement on Freedom

The United Democratic Party (UDP) has joined in on the concerns over the criminal code

June 20, 2024 No Comment

UB Faculty and Staff Union Demands Fulfillment of Funding Promises

The University of Belize Faculty and Staff Union (UBFSU) is calling out the People’s United

June 20, 2024 No Comment

Uncertain Deployment: Belize’s Military and Coast Guard Await Decision on

Will members of Belize’s military and coast guard be deployed to Haiti? Last month, 31

June 20, 2024 No Comment

Belize and El Salvador Near Agreement on Economic Partnership, Foreign

The Briceno Administration is hoping to finalize a partial scope agreement with the Government of

June 19, 2024 No Comment

Eddie Webster Resigns as Clerk of National Assembly

Eddie Webster has been an institution at the National Assembly in Belmopan as he has

June 19, 2024 No Comment

Allan Pollard Criticizes PUP, Claims Unfair Treatment

An upset Allan Pollard took to the media this week and lashed out at the

June 19, 2024 No Comment

Anthony Lewis Denied PUP Endorsement for Belmopan Election

Another candidate who was rejected by the PUP’s National Executive was Anthony Lewis. Lewis had

June 19, 2024 No Comment

Belizeans Abroad Utilize Passport Hub Initiative in Santa Monica

Belizeans in the diaspora have taken full advantage of the Passport Hub initiative in Santa

About.

Categories.

Top Stories