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July 22, 2026 No Comment

Government announces two GST-free shopping days for back-to-school season

Belizean families preparing for the new school year will have two opportunities to save on

July 22, 2026 No Comment

PUP Corozal Town Council candidate withdraws after police report alleges

PUP aspiring Corozal Town councillor candidate Tomas Zetina has withdrawn his candidacy after a police

July 22, 2026 No Comment

Belize JP Association expands with new Florida chapter

The Association of Justices of the Peace and Commissioners of the Supreme Court has expanded

July 22, 2026 No Comment

Energy Minister confident in BEL despite revenue decline

Whether or not an investment in Belize Electricity Limited remains a sound decision following the

July 22, 2026 No Comment

Belmopan mayor launches summer chess camp for youth of the

Belmopan Mayor Pablo Cawich, with organizational support from his wife, Margarita Cawich, has organized a

July 21, 2026 No Comment

Defence Attorneys to Suspend Legal Aid Services Over Payment Dispute

The Association of Defence Attorneys says its members will stop providing pro bono legal-aid services

July 21, 2026 No Comment

Retired Senior Magistrate Sharon Frazer questions judicial appointments

The Government’s recruitment of foreign judicial officers is also coming under scrutiny, with retired Senior

July 21, 2026 No Comment

Minister Micho Chebat moves to modernize the Belize Postal Service

As postal services around the world continue adapting to rapid technological advances and changing consumer

July 21, 2026 No Comment

Ministry of Education Launches Open Tender for School Bus Operators

The Ministry of Education, in consultation with the Contractor General, has introduced an open tendering

July 20, 2026 No Comment

PM Briceño Attends World Cup Final as Government Stays Silent

Prime Minister John Briceño is out of the country, but there has been no official

July 20, 2026 No Comment

PSU Challenges Proposed Appointment of Jhawn Gamboa to Transport Ministry

The President of the Public Service Union, Dean Flowers, has strongly objected to the proposed

July 20, 2026 No Comment

PSU President Calls on Transport CEO Chester Williams to Step

The Jhawn Gamboa matter is not the only thing under the PSU’s microscope. According to

July 20, 2026 No Comment

Government Retains Most RECONDEV Board Members Despite SmartStream Controversy

Government has released the names of the not-so-new Board of Directors for the Reconstruction and

July 20, 2026 No Comment

Minister Chebat Says Taxpayers Have Right to Know How Public

Minister of Public Utilities, Logistics and Energy Michel Chebat has weighed in on the controversy

July 20, 2026 No Comment

Retired BDF Officer Says Bureaucracy Has Long Forced Split Invoices

A retired Belize Defence Force (BDF) warrant officer is calling on the Government to remove

July 20, 2026 No Comment

Dangriga Mayor Honoured by Atlanta City Council for Public Service

Dangriga Mayor Robert Mariano has received an official proclamation from the Atlanta City Council in

July 17, 2026 No Comment

The search for a new Ombudsman is underway

Six months after the post became vacant, the search for a new Ombudsman is now

July 17, 2026 No Comment

Chester Williams Says Transport Ministry Follows Procurement Rules

CEO in the Ministry of Transportation Chester Williams says the ministry follows the government’s procurement

July 16, 2026 No Comment

New steering committee launched to to strengthen child protection and

Child protection and child justice are being given tremendous importance by the Government, with the

July 16, 2026 No Comment

Ministry of Sustainable Development and Forestry Investigates Bribery Allegations Against

The Ministry of Sustainable Development and Forestry is investigating allegations of bribery involving Deputy Forest

July 15, 2026 No Comment

Rural Belize Businesses to Come Under New Trade License System

Businesses in Belize’s villages and rural communities will soon be required to operate under a

July 14, 2026 No Comment

Belize Receives First Migrant Under Safe Third Country Agreement

Belize has officially received its first migrant under the country’s Safe Third Country Agreement with

July 14, 2026 No Comment

JPAC Seeks Audit of Government’s SmartStream Financial System

The Joint Public Accounts Committee (JPAC) is calling for the Office of the Auditor General

July 14, 2026 No Comment

Belize Reaffirms Support for Venezuela Following Deadly Earthquakes

Belize has reaffirmed its support for the people of Venezuela following the recent earthquakes that

July 10, 2026 No Comment

UDP Rallies in Belize City Calling for Greater Government Accountability

A protest march and rally led by Leader of the Opposition Tracy Taegar-Panton drew supporters

July 10, 2026 No Comment

PSU President Says Procurement Reform Statement Was Intended to Spark

In a lengthy press release issued yesterday, Public Service Union President Dean Flowers took a

July 10, 2026 No Comment

Dean Flowers Calls for Greater Disclosure of Government Finances by

Among the issues highlighted in the President of PSU’s statement, Flowers placed particular attention on

July 10, 2026 No Comment

Immigration IT Team Powers Mobile Passport Hub in Miramar

The Immigration Department is a part of the delegation in Miramar, Florida and is offering

July 10, 2026 No Comment

PSU President, Dean Flowers, Defends Attendance at UDP Anti-Corruption Rally

The Public Service Union’s president’s attendance at today’s anti-corruption rally, organized by the United Democratic

July 10, 2026 No Comment

JPAC Calls for Review of Government’s Smart Stream Financial System

The Joint Public Accounts Committee, JPAC, is calling for a review of the government’s Smart

July 9, 2026 No Comment

Minister of Health and Wellness speaks out on political Advertisement

A political advertisement published on social media today has placed renewed attention on the Ministry

July 9, 2026 No Comment

Immigration Ministry provides assistance to the diospora in Miramar, Florida

For three days this week, Belize’s Ministry of Immigration is taking its services directly to

July 7, 2026 No Comment

Tracy Panton says she had no authority over the infamous

Leader of the Opposition Tracy Panton is responding after coming under repeated criticism from members

July 7, 2026 No Comment

National Assembly Opens Applications for New Ombudsman

The National Assembly is inviting applications for the post of Ombudsman. It is a move

July 7, 2026 No Comment

Belize Strengthens Ties With South Korea at CARICOM Summit

Belize has used this week’s CARICOM Heads of Government meeting to advance diplomatic engagement with

July 7, 2026 No Comment

Education Partners Develop Roadmap for Belize’s School Ecosystem

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology (MOECST), working alongside the Global Partnership for

July 6, 2026 No Comment

Cybercrime Charge Against Alberto August Dropped

A cybercrime charge against Alberto August was formally discontinued at the San Ignacio Magistrate’s Court

July 6, 2026 No Comment

PM Says Ministry of National Defence Procurement Scandal Violates Good

Prime Minister John Briceño has described the procurement practices now under scrutiny at the Ministry

July 6, 2026 No Comment

Deputy PM Cordel Hyde Warns Cabinet to Stay Disciplined and

Deputy Prime Minister Cordel Hyde has issued a stern warning to his Cabinet colleagues, telling

July 6, 2026 No Comment

NTUCB Declines Invitation to Join UDP Protest

The United Democratic Party is calling on Belizeans to join a protest march and rally

July 6, 2026 No Comment

Ministry of National Defence Audit Back will stretch as far

Prime Minister John Briceño says the Government’s audit of the Ministry of National Defence will

July 6, 2026 No Comment

PUP Meeting Sees Call to Raise CEO Spending Threshold

At the People’s United Party meeting on Saturday, one of the most curious events was

July 6, 2026 No Comment

PUP Begins Vetting Candidates for Municipal Elections

PUP Chairman Henry Usher confirmed on Saturday that the party has begun vetting applicants who

July 6, 2026 No Comment

New Water System Expansion Inaugurated in Pomona Village

Residents of the Rodsville area in Pomona Village, Stann Creek District, saw the inauguration of

July 3, 2026 No Comment

BCCI calls for tighter controls in government’s Smart Stream

The Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry has written to Prime Minister John Briceño, calling

July 3, 2026 No Comment

NTUCB Says Mira Family Payments Raise Serious Questions Over Government

The National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) is raising fresh concerns over government contracts

July 3, 2026 No Comment

Minister Ramon Cervantes denies involvement in contracts linked to his

Minister of State Ramon Cervantes is denying any involvement in government contracts awarded to a

July 3, 2026 No Comment

PUP Heads to Dangriga for National Party Council Weekend

The People’s United Party (PUP) is heading to Dangriga this weekend for its National Party

July 3, 2026 No Comment

Marriage Officers Given Until July 31 to Reapply

The Attorney General’s Ministry has extended the deadline for all existing Marriage Officers to apply

July 2, 2026 No Comment

PM Briceño Takes Over Defence Ministry After Marin Steps Aside

A decision on who would oversee the Ministry of National Defence and Border Security has

July 2, 2026 No Comment

Dr. Osmond Martinez Says He Would Consider Interim Defence Role

As the Prime Minister was contemplating the way forward with the defence ministry, Minister of

July 2, 2026 No Comment

Dr. Osmond Martinez Says Defence Ministry Scandal Not Hurting Government

Minister of State for Economic Development, Dr. Osmond Martinez, was also asked to weigh in

July 2, 2026 No Comment

Minister Francis Fonseca Says He Does Not Interfere in Ministry

Minister Francis Fonseca says that, as a Cabinet minister, he does not interfere in the

July 2, 2026 No Comment

PM Briceño Reflects on 33 Years in Politics

As Prime Minister John Briceno faces, perhaps the biggest challenge to his political reputation, earlier

July 2, 2026 No Comment

Two Persons Penalized Over Missing National Celebrations Commission Funds

More than a month after the National Institute of Culture and History confirmed that unauthorized

July 2, 2026 No Comment

PM Briceño Confident PUP Can Win All Nine Municipalities

Prime Minister John Briceño says the People’s United Party remains confident that it can retain

July 2, 2026 No Comment

Ritchie Galvez Seeks UDP Endorsement for Belmopan Mayor

Following the Prime Minister’s confidence that the PUP can hold all nine municipalities, the United

July 2, 2026 No Comment

PM Briceño Joins Children for Annual Summer Sports Camp

Prime Minister Briceno took part in several sport activities this morning with the children of

July 1, 2026 No Comment

Florencio Marin Jr. requests a ninety-day leave as the Defence

Senior government minister Florencio Marin Jr. has requested a ninety-day leave of absence from Prime

July 1, 2026 No Comment

PM Briceño cautions his Cabinet to ensure that they operate

PM Briceño has been forced to give his Cabinet the same talk former Prime Minister

July 1, 2026 No Comment

Cabinet to Receive Procurement Rules Briefing Following Mira Fallout

Following that reminder to Cabinet about the importance of proper conduct and public perception, Prime

July 1, 2026 No Comment

PM Briceño says Central Procurement Unit key to Strengthening Government

Prime Minister Briceno says the proposed Central Procurement Unit is another key safeguard being put

July 1, 2026 No Comment

Government to Amend Cyberbullying Law After Constitutional Concerns

Attorney General Anthony Sylvestre has confirmed that certain provisions of the cyberbullying legislation may be

July 1, 2026 No Comment

Alberto August Calls for Police Shake-Up After iPhone Claims

In related news, UDP’s Alberto August is calling on Police Minister Julius Espat to cut

July 1, 2026 No Comment

PM Refers Questions on Joseph Ryan Budna Investigation to Minister

The closure of the cyberbullying complaint against Alberto August has again brought attention to another

July 1, 2026 No Comment

Francis Fonseca Returns to Duty After Open-Heart Surgery

Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology Francis

July 1, 2026 No Comment

Belize Unveils New National Symbols Coin Series

The Central Bank of Belize has unveiled the designs for Belize’s new National Symbols Coin

July 1, 2026 No Comment

Belize Preserves US$125 Million MCC Grant With Revised Compact

The Government of Belize has formally signed modifications to the Belize Compact, preserving a landmark

July 1, 2026 No Comment

New 17-Acre Cemetery Site Donated for San Ignacio and Santa

The presentation of a new 17-acre plot for a San Ignacio/Santa Elena Cemetery was conducted

June 30, 2026 No Comment

Cyberbullying Case Against Alberto August Officially Dropped

The cyberbullying case against UDP’s Alberto August has officially come to an end after the

June 30, 2026 No Comment

Leader of the Opposition Calls for Reforms After Oscar Mira

Opposition Leader Tracy Taegar-Panton has remarked that the actions surrounding former Minister of Home Affairs

June 30, 2026 No Comment

Ground Broken for New Black Water Primary School

Residents of the Black Water area of Trial Farm Village are expected to benefit from

June 30, 2026 No Comment

Trial Farm Government School Unveils Renovated Classroom Block

Students and teachers at Trial Farm Government School are now making use of a renovated

June 30, 2026 No Comment

National Assembly Launches New Website on Parliamentarism Day

The National Assembly Marks International Day of Parliamentarism with New Digital Platform. The National Assembly

June 29, 2026 No Comment

UDP Begins Strategic Push for 2027 Municipal Elections

With the March 2027 municipal elections drawing closer, the United Democratic Party is beginning to

June 29, 2026 No Comment

UDP Declares Crime a National Crisis, Urges Immediate Action

Meanwhile, the United Democratic Party is calling on the Briceño administration to treat crime as

June 29, 2026 No Comment

Eluide Miller Refuses to Exit PUP Belize City Mayoral Race

Belize City’s Deputy Mayor Eluide Miller is standing his ground in the race to become

June 29, 2026 No Comment

Tower Hill Village Council Seats Filled Without Election

The Tower Hill Village Council has filled two vacant seats without a vote after both

June 26, 2026 No Comment

111 men and women of 20 countries gain Belizean citizenship

One hundred and eleven men and women from twenty-two countries were officially sworn in today

June 26, 2026 No Comment

Andre Perez Says It May Be Time to Review $10,000

Minister of Blue Economy and Marine Conservation, Andre Perez, is advocating for an increase to

June 26, 2026 No Comment

Andre Perez Reaches Out to Oscar Mira Amid Ongoing Audit

In related news, Minister Andre Perez, says he has reached out to his Cabinet colleague,

June 26, 2026 No Comment

Government Explores Humanitarian Partnership With LDS Church

The Government of Belize is looking at ways to partner with the Church of Jesus

June 25, 2026 No Comment

Cabinet Fast-Tracks Procurement Rules Overhaul Amid Oscar Mira Controversy

Cabinet says it is looking to strengthen Belize’s public procurement framework. This week, it directed

June 25, 2026 No Comment

PM Confirms RECONDEV Board Will Be Replaced

Prime Minister has confirmed that the Reconstruction and Development Corporation, better known as RECONDEV, will

June 25, 2026 No Comment

UDP Demands Full Transparency on Oscar Mira Probe and RECONDEV

The United Democratic Party (UDP) is calling on the Briceño administration to publicly disclose the

June 25, 2026 No Comment

Belize Urges Stronger Multilateral Cooperation at OAS General Assembly

Belize has used the floor of the Organization of American States General Assembly to reaffirm

June 25, 2026 No Comment

Belize Assumes Leadership of Central American Integration System

Prime Minister John Briceño has assumed the rotating Presidency Pro Tempore of the Central American

June 25, 2026 No Comment

Ministry of Health Launches Five-Year Plan to Transform Healthcare Workforce

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has unveiled two landmark documents aimed at transforming Belize’s

June 25, 2026 No Comment

Belize Moves to Modernize Refugee Law Through National Consultations

Today, the Ministry of Immigration, Governance and Labour, in partnership with the United Nations Refugee

June 25, 2026 No Comment

Cabinet Approves Trade, Energy and Financial Reforms

Aside from its directive to fast-track a comprehensive overhaul of Belize’s procurement rules, Cabinet also

June 25, 2026 No Comment

Government Still Weighing Future of Cuban Medical Brigade

The Government of Belize says it is still evaluating its options regarding the future of

June 25, 2026 No Comment

Belize Looking Beyond Cuba to Recruit More Medical Professionals

In related news, Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Oscar Arnold says

June 25, 2026 No Comment

Government Honors 173 Public Officers for 25 Years of Service

One hundred and seventy-three public officers from across the country were recognized for reaching the

June 24, 2026 No Comment

Police Commissioner Denies Political Role in Alberto August Release

Commissioner of Police Dr. Richard Rosado is pushing back against suggestions that political interference played

June 23, 2026 No Comment

FinSec says red flags should have been seen in the

Financial Secretary Joseph Waight confirmed today that the Finance Officer who was attached to the

June 23, 2026 No Comment

FinSec Says Mira-Linked Payments Appeared Designed to Bypass Oversight

With more from Financial Secretary Joseph Waight, he has conceded that the millions of dollars

June 23, 2026 No Comment

Home Affairs Minister Julius Espat speaks on the way forward

Interim Minister of Home Affairs Julius Espat says the audit into procurement activities at the

June 23, 2026 No Comment

FinSec Explains Role of Public Officers in Payment Processes

We now take you back to our interview with the Financial Secretary Joseph Waight as

June 23, 2026 No Comment

UDP’s Edward Broaster submits formal complaint on Mira to Integrity

The controversy surrounding Oscar Mira has now made its way to the Integrity Commission. This

June 23, 2026 No Comment

Espat Says Broaster’s Complaint Is Part of the Political Process

As the former cop Edward Broaster awaits a response from the Integrity Commission, Minister Julius

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