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May 14, 2024 No Comment

Anthony “Boots” Martinez Pursues Legal Action Against Election Department Over

Retired politician Anthony Boots Martinez says he’s not giving up on having Port Loyola Area

May 14, 2024 No Comment

Belize Peace Movement Pushes for Redistricting Ahead of 2025 Elections

Will the country’s political landscape change or will it remain the same? That’s the question

May 14, 2024 No Comment

Ministry of Home Affairs Addresses Surge in Online Scamming

The Ministry of Home Affairs is looking for solutions to combat the recent surge in

May 14, 2024 No Comment

Foreign Minister Labels Travel Advisory for Chetumal Following Spike in

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Francis Fonseca says that the travel advisory

May 13, 2024 No Comment

Pulled AstraZeneca Vaccine not the one administered to Belizeans says

Over the weekend, residents grew concerned after the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines were pulled from medical

May 13, 2024 No Comment

Belize Secures Energy Boost and Export Opportunities in Mexico Pact

Belize can now look forward to exporting a new list of products to Mexico. It

May 13, 2024 No Comment

Port of Belize Eyes Partnership with Chetumal Free Zone in

With the government now owning the Port of Belize, Prime Minister Briceno was able to

May 13, 2024 No Comment

Businessman Challenges Opposition Leader in Mesopotamia Constituency Bid

Businessman Lawrence Ellis says he’s going to give the Leader of the Opposition a run

May 13, 2024 No Comment

CEO Takes Leave to Pursue Political Ambitions, Igniting Debate on

Chief Executive Officer for Economic Development, Dr Osmond Martinez has taken leave from the public

May 10, 2024 No Comment

Independent Analysis Reveals Sugar Industry Savings at Port of Big

The sugar industry is saving significantly from its move to the Port of Big Creek

May 10, 2024 No Comment

PM Briceno Heads to Mexico to Meet CFE Representatives

Prime Minister John Briceno is preparing to return to Mexico this weekend to meet with

May 10, 2024 No Comment

Fortis Belize Faces Regulatory Hurdles Amid Energy Oversupply

Keeping on the topic of energy, Fortis Belize, the largest supplier of in-country generated electricity,

May 10, 2024 No Comment

PM Addresses Allegations of Government Cartel Ties

In recent days, an ad has been running on the nightly news alleging there is

May 10, 2024 No Comment

PM Unfazed by Allegations of Administration Involvement in Portico Agreement

The Prime Minister says he wasn’t surprised by David Gegg’s statements at the last hearing

May 6, 2024 No Comment

Anthony Boots Martinez Faces Setback in Recall Petition Against Gilroy

Anthony Boots Martinez has decided to continue his pursuit to recall the current Area Representative,

May 3, 2024 No Comment

Opposition Leader Alleges Cabinet Involvement in Drug Trade

Moses Shyne Barrow, Belize’s Opposition Leader, made some serious allegations earlier today when he spoke

May 3, 2024 No Comment

Chetumal Business Community Urges Removal of Travel Advisory from Belize

With a recent caution issued to those traveling to Mexico, the business community in neighbouring

May 3, 2024 No Comment

Belize Authorities Heighten Security Amid Escalating Violence from Chetumal

Sticking to violence and the drug trade, we can tell you that Police are now

May 3, 2024 No Comment

Opposition Leader Criticizes Electricity Crisis as “Disgraceful”

Moving on to other national concerns, particularly, the regular power outages, Opposition Leader Barrow sat

May 3, 2024 No Comment

Minister Musa Supports Commissioner Williams’ Political Aspirations

While Musa remains neutral on Mike Espat’s possible replacement, today, he expressed support for another

May 3, 2024 No Comment

Opposition Leader Barrow Criticizes Commissioner Williams’ Performance

Commenting on Chester Williams’ possible political career was Leader of the Opposition, Moses Shyne Barrow.

May 1, 2024 No Comment

Guatemala Ramps Up Border Patrols Amid Belize Incursion Claims: PM

There is another security issue that Belize is grappling with involving our neighbors in Guatemala.

May 1, 2024 No Comment

Benque Viejo Deputy Mayor Resigns Over Misogyny Allegations

Town Councilor of Benque Viejo, Jenny Martinez took to social media yesterday evening and gave

April 30, 2024 No Comment

US Senators Push for Increased Support to Belize in Combatting

Belize is being coined as a cooperative country that the United States should invest more

April 30, 2024 No Comment

San Pedro Mayor Throws Hat in the Ring, Challenges Political

A power struggle may be brewing in San Pedro after the island’s Mayor, Gualberto Nunez,

April 30, 2024 No Comment

State Funeral Planned for Minister Michael Joseph Espat in Punta

Minister of State, Michael Joseph Espat, will be given a State Funeral in Punta Gorda

April 30, 2024 No Comment

PM Briceno Responds to Claims of Disrespect Toward Late Minister

While the party has spared no expense in honoring Espat, last week, his cousin, Minister

April 25, 2024 No Comment

BDF Forward Operating Base on Sarstoon River Reopens After Renovations

After months of being uninhabitable, the Belize Defence Force’s Forward Operating Base on the Sarstoon

April 25, 2024 No Comment

Media Tour of Sarstoon Island Turns Hostile as Guatemalan Armed

For the media and the military, today was to be a day to allow members

April 25, 2024 No Comment

Immigration Clerks in Belmopan End Walkout After Meeting with CEO

Chief Executive Officer for Immigration, Tanya Neal-Santos has assured our newsroom that the issue surrounding

April 25, 2024 No Comment

Official Inauguration of Haulover Bridge Marks Milestone for Belize Infrastructure

More than two months after the soft opening of the Haulover Bridge the government of

April 25, 2024 No Comment

Belize and Mexico Launch 22nd Annual Vaccination Week at Corozal

Today, Belize joined forces with Mexico to kick off the 22nd Annual Vaccination Week in

April 25, 2024 No Comment

PM Briceno Laments Losses, Addresses Nation at Haulover Bridge Inauguration

When Prime Minister John Briceno addressed the gathering this morning at the Haulover Bridge, the

April 25, 2024 No Comment

Belize Peace Movement Urges Redistricting Ahead of 2025 General Elections,

The redistricting exercise that the Belize Peace Movement (BPM) had fought for at the courts

April 25, 2024 No Comment

UDP Objects to Salary Cuts for BDF, Warns of National

The United Democratic Party (UDP) has registered its objections on the salary cuts of some

April 24, 2024 No Comment

PM Briceno Reacts to Minister Espat’s Sudden Death

Prime Minister John Briceno says the death of Minister of State Michael Espat came as

April 24, 2024 No Comment

Toledo East Bi-election Looms Following Michael Espat’s Passing

While Prime Minister John Briceno says Espat did not speak about a possible succession plan

April 24, 2024 No Comment

Glenfield Dennison Set to Be Sworn In as Union Senator

Attorney Glenfield Dennison is preparing to be sworn in as the next union Senator. Love

April 24, 2024 No Comment

PM Briceno Denies Government Interference with Senate Committee

Prime Minister John Briceno has denied criticism of the government undermining the work of the

April 24, 2024 No Comment

Government Addresses Illegal Logging Concerns Near Guatemala Border

The government says it continues to combat illegal logging in the country’s forest reserves that

April 24, 2024 No Comment

Ministry of Agriculture Receives Support from Ministry of Economic Development

The Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Sustainable Development have received support from the

April 23, 2024 No Comment

Government Minister Mike Espat Dies of Massive Heart Attack, Social

News of the death of Honorable Mike Espat reached our newsroom just before ten o’clock

April 23, 2024 No Comment

Toledo East Prepares for Bi-election Following Mike Espat’s Passing

The passing of Area Representative Mike Espat has set in motion, plans for a bi-election

April 23, 2024 No Comment

Senator Kevin Herrera Addresses Transparency and Accountability in Public Office

Senator for the private sector, Kevin Herrera, was on The Morning Show today talking about

April 22, 2024 No Comment

Belize Government Eyes World Bank Partnership to Revitalize Toledo District

The Government of Belize hopes to work with the World Bank to transform the Toledo

April 22, 2024 No Comment

Millennium Change Corporation Greenlights $125M Grant for Belize’s Education and

The Millennium Change Corporation (MCC) has approved a 125-million-dollar grant for Belize. Last week, a

April 22, 2024 No Comment

Belize Faces Energy Challenges as Electricity Supply Tightens; Eyes MCC

The finalization of the MCC Compact Agreement comes at a time when Belize is facing

April 22, 2024 No Comment

Price Barracks Welcomes New Housing Quarters for Belize Defence Force

The Belize Defence Force (BDF) soldiers stationed at the Price Barracks compound in Ladyville now

April 18, 2024 No Comment

Success of Heads of Mission Engagement: Diplomats Discuss Economic Initiatives

Minister of Foreign Affairs Francis Fonseca says the recent Heads of Mission Engagement was a

April 16, 2024 No Comment

Opposition Leader Criticizes State of Emergency Following Recent Murder

The Leader of the Opposition Moses “Shyne” Barrow says the current State of Emergency (SOE)

April 15, 2024 No Comment

Caribbean Telecommunication Union Hosts Meetings in Belize

Representatives from all over the Caribbean were in Belize last week for the Caribbean Telecommunication

April 12, 2024 No Comment

Jamie-Lee Usher Denies Interest in Belize City Administrator Seat Amid

An article published on Hot off the Press earlier today has named Jamie-Lee Usher as

April 12, 2024 No Comment

Belize City Council and Christian Workers Union Stalled in Collective

Despite months of negotiations, the Belize City Council and the Christian Workers Union are yet

April 12, 2024 No Comment

Anthony Boots Martinez’s Recall Petition Falls Short by 96 Signatures

96 signatures – that is the amount that Anthony Boots Martinez would have needed to

April 12, 2024 No Comment

UDP Supports PEACE Movement’s push for redistricting

The next General Elections should be held sometime next year; however, the issue of redistricting

April 12, 2024 No Comment

Bejerano Family Challenges Ministry’s Eviction Order in Toledo District

The Bejerano family in the Toledo District continues to fight against what they say is

April 12, 2024 No Comment

Record-Breaking Tourism Numbers Prompt Upgrades at PGIA

Tourism in Belize closed out the month of March with a record-breaking number of visitors.

April 12, 2024 No Comment

Belize Launches Laboratory Information Management System to Enhance Forensic Capabilities

The Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) was officially launched this morning, spearheaded by the Ministry

April 12, 2024 No Comment

Cabinet Reshuffle Raises Questions About Oversight as Backbenchers Assume Ministerial

On April 3, the Government of Belize announced a reshuffling of Cabinet portfolios which included

April 11, 2024 No Comment

Opposition Alarmed by Minister’s Alleged Political Interference in Corozal Elections

Minister of State, Elvia Vega-Samos is being looked at by the opposition as pulling political

April 11, 2024 No Comment

Belize Hosts Annual HOME Event, Welcoming Heads of Mission

The Heads of Mission from around the world are home in Belize for the annual

April 11, 2024 No Comment

Minister Perez Returns to Cabinet Amidst Controversy, Colleague Voices Support

Amidst the reshuffling of Cabinet portfolios, last week was the announcement that Minister Andre Perez

April 11, 2024 No Comment

Minister Involved in Road Traffic Incident, Sustains Minor Injuries

Minister of Sustainable Development and Climate Change, and Cayo Northeast Area Representative, Orlando Habet was

April 10, 2024 No Comment

New Pre-Primary School Construction Begins in Gales Point Manatee

Ground was broken this morning in Gales Point Manatee for a new pre-primary school in

April 9, 2024 No Comment

Belmopan Mayor Addresses Controversy Surrounding Finance Director’s Hiring

Belmopan Mayor, Pablo Cawich has commented on the hiring of Flavio Tzalam as the Finance

April 9, 2024 No Comment

Government Expects Resolution in Belize/Guatemala Differendum Within Two Years

The Government is anticipating that the Belize/Guatemala differendum should be resolved in about two years.

April 9, 2024 No Comment

US Senator’s Objection Casts Doubt on Meeting Regarding MCC Grant

The Government of Belize is gearing up to meet with Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) officials

April 5, 2024 No Comment

120 House Lots Allocated in Rural Stann Creek

120 house lots were distributed in rural Stann Creek yesterday. Each lot measures ten thousand

April 5, 2024 No Comment

License Plate Shortage Revisited: Ministry of Transport CEO’s Prior Commitments

Ten months ago we did an interview with the then CEO for the Ministry of

April 5, 2024 No Comment

New Ministers of State Sworn In: Belmopan Welcomes Three Appointees

The three newly appointed Ministers of State were officially sworn in yesterday in the City

April 5, 2024 No Comment

First-Time Mayor Dives In: Belmopan’s Pablo Cawich’s First Month Report

Recently elected, first-time Mayor for Belmopan, Pablo Cawich is one of the nine municipal leaders

April 5, 2024 No Comment

Belmopan Initiates ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’ Project: Mayor Cawich’s Environmental Agenda

Belmopan’s Mayor, Pablo Cawich met recently with representatives from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

April 4, 2024 No Comment

Council Clash: San Ignacio/Santa Elena Councillor Sandra Tosh Lanza Calls

The circumstances surrounding an upset within the San Ignacio/Santa Elena Town Council are still being

April 4, 2024 No Comment

Former Public Servant Charles Bartlett Hyde Laid to Rest at

Charles Bartlett Hyde has transitioned at age 100. The former career public servant was laid

April 3, 2024 No Comment

Cabinet Reshuffle: Changes and New Faces in Briceno Administration

Several Cabinet portfolios were shuffled earlier today within the Briceno Administration. The move saw Andre

April 3, 2024 No Comment

Andre Perez Returns to Cabinet Amid Unresolved Allegations

With the changes now in effect, the matter of Andre Perez and his re-inclusion into

April 3, 2024 No Comment

SI 39 of 2024: PUC’s Efforts Towards Electricity Market Competition

Statutory Instrument Number 39 of 2024 was approved on March 4, 2024. It is a

April 3, 2024 No Comment

National Gender Policy 2024-2030 Promises Inclusivity

The revised National Gender Policy 2024-2030 promises to be all-inclusive, according to President of the

April 2, 2024 No Comment

Belize Mourns Passing of Prominent Ambassador, David Allan Kirkwood Gibson

David Gibson, a native of Belmopan, was a prominent figure back in the 1990s when

April 2, 2024 No Comment

Belize Amnesty Applications Under Review, Thousands Await Decision

The Ministry of Immigration has announced that the revision of amnesty applications are still under

April 2, 2024 No Comment

Government Emphasizes Education Investments and Mandatory School Age Expansion

Belize has gotten the approval of forty million US dollars to invest in skills-for-the-future training

March 27, 2024 No Comment

PM Briceno Hosts #PlanBelize Forum with Newly Elected Mayors

Prime Minister John Briceno has taken off the Easter Break, but not before bringing all

March 27, 2024 No Comment

Senate Inquiry Postponed Amid Accusations of Bias and Flawed Invitations

Today was to be the next sitting of the Special Senate Inquiry. The event, however,

March 27, 2024 No Comment

Belize Awaits ICJ Date for Territorial Dispute with Guatemala

Belize is currently awaiting a date to be set by the International Court of Justice

March 27, 2024 No Comment

Belize Explores Collaboration with Mexico’s Tren Maya Railway Project

A delegation including Ambassadors Jaime Briceño and Haisam Diab, along with Belize’s Ambassador to Mexico,

March 27, 2024 No Comment

Historic Achievement: Belize Ratifies UN Ocean Biodiversity Agreement

Belize has made history by being the first Caribbean nation to officially ratify the groundbreaking

March 26, 2024 No Comment

Opposition Senator Leaves Senate Debate After Only Thirteen Minutes

While political freedoms are not practiced in many countries across the world, Belize enjoys the

March 26, 2024 No Comment

Senator Herrera Critiques Budget Draft, Questions Allocation Ratios

Senator Herrera utilized the full-time allotted to each member. In the last leg of his

March 25, 2024 No Comment

Indigenous Groups Denounce Government’s New Director of Indigenous People’s Affairs

The Maya Leader Alliance (MLA) and the Toledo Alcalde’s Association (TLA) are denouncing the appointment

March 25, 2024 No Comment

First-Time Landowners Visit Properties in Dangriga Town Distribution

Dozens of first-time landowners from the Culture Capital, Dangriga Town, were able to visit their

March 22, 2024 No Comment

Weak Opposition Presence Nearly Ends Budget Debate Early

The final day of this year’s Budget Debate ended just before news time, but the

March 22, 2024 No Comment

Heated Exchange Budget Debate as Hon.Patrick Faber Calls Former PM

As is the norm, things got heated today in the House of Representatives after Collett’s

March 22, 2024 No Comment

Opposition Criticizes Government’s Health Insurance Scheme Expansion

Collet’s Area Representative Patrick Faber also rose to criticize the government’s expansion of the National

March 22, 2024 No Comment

Tourism Sector Expects Significant Growth in 2024, Minister Reports

The Ministry of Tourism is expecting a major jump in tourism numbers for 2024, which

March 22, 2024 No Comment

Pickstock Representative Counters Opposition’s Claims on Economic Reports

During his presentation, Pickstock Area representative Anthony Mahler also rebutted the LOO’s claim that the

March 22, 2024 No Comment

Opposition Calls for Transparency in Public Contract Tendering Amid NHI

Leader of Opposition Moses “Shyne” Barrow says he’s calling on the Minister of Public Service,

March 22, 2024 No Comment

Fort George Representative Defends Government’s Integrity Amid Opposition’s Accusations

And today the Area Representative for Fort George Henry Charles Usher responded to the LOO’s

March 22, 2024 No Comment

Opposition Leader Agrees with Sugar Cane Farmers’ Call for Inquiry

Leader of the Opposition Moses Shyne Barrow says he agrees with the Belize Sugar Cane

March 22, 2024 No Comment

Central American Bank Representatives Collaborate with Belize on Health Sector

Representatives of the Central American Bank of Economic Integration (CABEI) are in Belize to work

March 22, 2024 No Comment

Foreign Affairs Minister Addresses Past and Future Diplomatic Works

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Francis Fonseca took an estimated hour and a

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