Government

June 23, 2026 No Comment

SIF Rejects Claims of Favoritism in Contract Awards

The Belize Social Investment Fund is clarifying its strict adherence to its procurement process following

June 23, 2026 No Comment

Anti-Corruption Forum Examines Gaps in Belize’s Laws

In the midst of all these red flags now popping up around Oscar Mira, there

June 23, 2026 No Comment

San Pedro Town Council Reports Record $37 Million in Net

The San Pedro Town Council is reporting a much stronger financial position, ending the 2024-2025

June 22, 2026 No Comment

Oscar Mira Steps Aside as Home Affairs Minister Pending Audit

In an interesting turn of events in the growing Oscar Mira procurement controversy, it was

June 22, 2026 No Comment

NTUCB Calls for Oscar Mira’s Immediate Resignation

Shortly after Minister Oscar Mira stepped aside from his Cabinet duties, the National Trade Union

June 22, 2026 No Comment

Leaked Records Show Nearly $6 Million Paid to MP Farms

As the political fallout continues to grow, late last week, a fresh batch of leaked

June 22, 2026 No Comment

UDP Says Mira Leave of Absence Falls Short of Accountability

The United Democratic Party has now joined the National Trade Union Congress of Belize in

June 22, 2026 No Comment

Jeremy Enriquez Eyes Court Challenge Over Redistricting Records

Local activist Jeremy Enriquez, who recently secured a significant court victory against the Judicial and

June 22, 2026 No Comment

Government Launches National Campaign on Maya Land Rights Consent Order

The Ministry of Constitution and Religious Affairs, Indigenous Affairs, and Transportation today, launched an educational

June 22, 2026 No Comment

Belize Takes Regional Lead of OCAM

Belize is set to assume a key regional leadership role in migration management when it

June 19, 2026 No Comment

PSU President calls for heads to roll in the public

Dean Flowers, President of the Public Service Union, is calling for strong disciplinary action against

June 19, 2026 No Comment

PSU President, Dean Flowers, Says Oscar Mira Should Step Aside

As the PSU President is calling for heads to roll in the public service, he

June 19, 2026 No Comment

PSU President Slams Oversight Agencies Over Smurfing Information Request

In another turn of events involving the PSU, its president Dean Flowers says he is

June 19, 2026 No Comment

PUP closes its application window with 115 aspiring candidates

With less than nine months remaining before Belizeans head to the polls for municipal elections,

June 18, 2026 No Comment

PM Orders Review into Mira Contract Controversy

Prime Minister John Briceño says the controversy surrounding Minister of Home Affairs Oscar Mira and

June 18, 2026 No Comment

Henry Usher Says Audit Needed to Determine Facts in Mira

Questions persist over the government contracts awarded to members of the Mira family, and today,

June 18, 2026 No Comment

Maria Arthurs Sworn In for Second Term as Contractor General

As the news cycle continues into its third week of coverage over the government contracts

June 18, 2026 No Comment

Ella Waight Raises Concerns Over Perception of Mira Family Government

President of the National Trade Union Congress of Belize, Ella Waight, is weighing in on

June 18, 2026 No Comment

NTUCB Says PM Briceño Yet to Deliver on Promise of

The National Trade Union Congress of Belize, NTUCB, says it remains concerned that Prime Minister

June 18, 2026 No Comment

Henry Charles Usher Says PUP Delegates Should Decide PUP’s Belize

With the deadline for applications for aspiring municipal leaders being tomorrow, PUP Chairman Henry Charles

June 17, 2026 No Comment

Oscar Mira Defends Alberto August Complaint That Eventually Sparked Contract

Police Minister and Minister of Home Affairs, Oscar Mira, could not say whether he has

June 17, 2026 No Comment

Mira Faces Media as SmartStream Contract Questions Intensify

As it relates to the contracts, invoices and payments Minister Oscar Mira is rejecting suggestions

June 17, 2026 No Comment

Allan Pollard Jr. Enters Race for PUP Belize City Mayoral

The race to become the People’s United Party’s candidate for Mayor of Belize City in

June 17, 2026 No Comment

Cordel Hyde Throws Support Behind Allan Pollard Jr.’s Mayoral Bid

With Allan Pollard Junior having formally entered the race for the People’s United Party’s Belize

June 17, 2026 No Comment

Allan Pollard Sr. Says PUP Should Have Cleared Path for

As the media awaited the arrival of Allan Pollard at the PUP headquarters, we spoke

June 16, 2026 No Comment

UDP wants Oscar Mira gone as the party calls for

The Opposition United Democratic Party says its wants Oscar Mira’s resignation. The call follows the

June 16, 2026 No Comment

Tracy Panton Rules Out A John Saldivar Return to UDP

One of the government’s strongest critics who was not at today’s press conference is John

June 16, 2026 No Comment

Panton Highlights Experience but Offers No New Employment Plan

With all the criticism made against the government by the UDP, Love News asked the

June 16, 2026 No Comment

BEL Chairman Says Energy Security Requires Greater Investment and Ownership

In news in the energy news, Belize continues to rely heavily on imported electricity from

June 16, 2026 No Comment

UDP Raises Concerns Over Government’s BEL Investment Plan

Meanwhile, the United Democratic Party has voiced opposition to government’s plan to acquire additional shares

June 15, 2026 No Comment

Integrity Commission Sworn In as Questions Persist Over Transparency and

A new Integrity Commission was officially sworn into office today during a ceremony held at

June 15, 2026 No Comment

Audit Finds $4.6 Million in Losses at Belmopan City Council

The findings of an independent audit into the finances of the Belmopan City Council during

June 15, 2026 No Comment

Officials Find No Evidence of Misconduct in Mira Contract Review

Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of Defence and Border Security, Major (Retired) Francis Usher,

June 15, 2026 No Comment

John Saldivar Raises Nepotism Concerns Over Mira Contract Records

While the Ministry of Defence and Border Security maintains that its review found no irregularities

June 15, 2026 No Comment

New Foreign Affairs CEO Launches Diplomatic Push to Advance Belize’s

Belize’s newly appointed Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade,

June 15, 2026 No Comment

Belmopan Residents Owe Nearly $7.5 Million in Unpaid Fees

At Thursday’s Belmopan City Council’s public meeting, the audit was one of several matters on

June 12, 2026 No Comment

PM Briceño Attends COCESNA Board Meeting in Spain

Prime Minister John Briceño travelled to Madrid, Spain earlier this week to attend a meeting

June 12, 2026 No Comment

Government to Take Jalacte Compensation Ruling to CCJ

The government of Belize has confirmed it will take the Jalacte land compensation ruling to

June 12, 2026 No Comment

Vital Statistics Office Sees Surge in Online Applications

The Vital Statistics office is recording increased application numbers following a shift to a system

June 12, 2026 No Comment

JPs Trained to Help Domestic Violence Victims

The training session, which began on yesterday in Belize City, brought together Senior Justices of

June 11, 2026 No Comment

PSU Demands Audit Into Government Contract Payments

The Public Service Union is demanding answers from key government watchdogs following the recent disclosure

June 11, 2026 No Comment

AG Clarifies Legal Role in Ombudsman Representation

A legal debate surrounding the independence of the Office of the Ombudsman has prompted clarification

June 10, 2026 No Comment

CEO Oscar Arnold Warns Against Misinformation from Amateur News blogs

Former Belize Ambassador to Mexico, Oscar Arnold, is cautioning the public about the growing influence

June 10, 2026 No Comment

Belize Set to Launch Regional Visitor Card for Southern Mexico

Belize’s long-discussed Regional Visitor Card for residents of southeastern Mexico will be launched shortly, nearly

June 10, 2026 No Comment

Cuban Ambassador Visits National Assembly to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

Cuba’s Ambassador to Belize, Her Excellency Yahima Martínez Millán, paid a courtesy visit to the

June 10, 2026 No Comment

BSIF and Ministry of Agriculture Hand Over Vehicles to Strengthen

The Belize Social Investment Fund (BSIF) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and New

June 9, 2026 No Comment

Austin Petillo threatens lawsuit against the Dangriga Town Council

A former employee of the Dangriga Town Council is claiming one hundred and eighty thousand

June 9, 2026 No Comment

Former Ambassador Reflects on Supporting Critical Consular Services Provided to

After more than five years representing Belize in Mexico, Ambassador Oscar Arnold is reflecting not

June 9, 2026 No Comment

Government Moves to Expand Alternative Sentencing Options

The Government of Belize is moving to strengthen its Alternative Sentencing legislation with proposed amendments

June 9, 2026 No Comment

Bill Seeks Public Access to Belize’s Sex Offenders Registry

At Thursday’s House Meeting, the Criminal Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026, was introduced for its first

June 9, 2026 No Comment

House Approves $23.5 Million Project for Early Childhood Education and

Also coming out of Thursday’s sitting of the House of Representatives was the approval of

June 8, 2026 No Comment

NHI Rejects Link Between Contracts and Bonilla Murder

The administration of the National Health Insurance (NHI) has strongly rejected attempts to link its

June 8, 2026 No Comment

Former Ombudsman Gilbert Swaso takes the government to court over

Former Ombudsman Major Retired Gilbert Swaso has taken the government to court. Swaso has filed

June 8, 2026 No Comment

Minister Henry Charles Usher Responds to Former Ombudsman’s Constitutional Claim

As former Ombudsman Swaso pursues a constitutional claim against the government, Minister of Public Service

June 8, 2026 No Comment

Belize Joins Efforts to Send Relief Supplies to Cuba

Belize has joined regional efforts to provide humanitarian assistance to Cuba, contributing approximately two hundred

June 8, 2026 No Comment

Belize Mourns Passing of Edmund Pennil

The Government of Belize and members of the legal fraternity are mourning the passing of

June 8, 2026 No Comment

Area Rep Andre Perez Reflects on Caye Caulker Marijuana Referendum

Eight months after residents of Caye Caulker went to the polls in a historic referendum

June 5, 2026 No Comment

Mexico Extends Tariff Relief for Belizean Cattle Exports

Belize’s efforts to secure continued access to the Mexican market for its cattle exports have

June 5, 2026 No Comment

Oscar Arnold Assumes Role as Foreign Affairs CEO

After serving as Belize’s Ambassador to Mexico, Oscar Arnold has officially taken up his new

June 5, 2026 No Comment

Hundreds of Land Parcels Being Distributed in Northern San Pedro

Access to affordable land continues to be a major concern for residents of Ambergris Caye,

June 5, 2026 No Comment

Planned San Pedro Community Could Deliver 1,000 Residential Lots

As land distribution is already underway, Area Representative Andre Perez says an even larger housing

June 5, 2026 No Comment

Belize City Council Strengthens Hurricane Preparedness

As Belize City continues preparations for the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season, the Belize City Council

June 4, 2026 No Comment

Government Moves to Rename The DFC

The Government of Belize today introduced the Development Finance Corporation (Amendment) Bill 2026 in the

June 4, 2026 No Comment

Government Proposes Security Vetting and Polygraph Tests for Access to

The Government of Belize also tabled the National Security Council (Amendment) Bill, 2026. Introducing the

June 4, 2026 No Comment

Ambassador Oscar Arnold Appointed New CEO of Foreign Affairs Ministry

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade has announced the appointment of Ambassador Oscar

June 4, 2026 No Comment

Mahler Backs Review of LIU Program and Calls for Long-Term

Minister of Tourism and Sports Anthony Mahler says he supports the decision to reevaluate the

June 4, 2026 No Comment

Former BEL Workers Protest Outside House of Representatives

And during this morning’s House of Representatives meeting in Belmopan, a handful of former Belize

June 4, 2026 No Comment

Maria Arthurs Reappointed Contractor General With Bipartisan Support

Maria Arthurs has once again been appointed as Contractor General. Arthurs had the support of

June 4, 2026 No Comment

Government Moves to Invest $73 Million in BEL Through Share

The Government of Belize is seeking to invest approximately seventy-three million dollars in Belize Electricity

June 3, 2026 No Comment

PM Briceño Appeals to Fuel Dealers to Absorb Rising Costs

Prime Minister John Briceño is appealing to fuel dealers across Belize to do their part

June 3, 2026 No Comment

PM Calls BCCI Fuel Tax Relief Appeal Embarrassing

PM Briceño has sharply criticized the recent appeal made by the Belize Chamber of Commerce

June 3, 2026 No Comment

PM Defends Oscar Mira Amid Alberto August Controversy

PM John Briceño has weighed in on the recent public fallout involving Minister of Home

June 3, 2026 No Comment

PM Disagrees With Court Ruling in Jalacte Maya Land Rights

In another reaction from the Prime Minister, he has expressed disappointment over the recent Court

June 2, 2026 No Comment

BCCI Presses Government for More Fuel Relief as Prices Remain

The Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry, BCCI, is continuing to press Government for greater

June 2, 2026 No Comment

Belize Hosts Regional Talks on Cybersecurity and Disaster Data Protection

Representatives from across the Caribbean and Latin America gathered in Belize City today for a

June 1, 2026 No Comment

Alberto August’s legal team set to sue the government

Is the police minister and the Briceño administration drunk on power? That is the question

June 1, 2026 No Comment

Alberto August’s Arrest Exposes Divisions Within UDP Leadership

In another angle that surfaced in the detention of Alberto August, the political partisan optics

June 1, 2026 No Comment

San Joaquin Council Seat Filled Without Need for By-Election

A village council by-election scheduled for San Joaquin Village in the Corozal District will no

May 29, 2026 No Comment

Municipal Election Race Heats Up as Potential Candidates Begin Campaigning

With Belize’s next municipal elections still months away, the political season is already beginning to

May 28, 2026 No Comment

Belize faces a growing labour shortage

Belize is facing what labour officials are describing as a growing shortage of manual workers,

May 28, 2026 No Comment

Government Moves to Modernize Belize’s Outdated Labour Laws

The Ministry of Labour is taking steps toward modernizing Belize’s labour laws through a workshop

May 28, 2026 No Comment

Criminal charges imminent for missing monies and reversed receipts at

Criminal charges now appear imminent against at least one Immigration Department clerk at the center

May 28, 2026 No Comment

Ministry of Health launches its National Community Health Strategy 2026

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has officially launched its National Community Health Strategy for

May 28, 2026 No Comment

Labour Ministry Seeks Stronger Partnership With BPO Sector

The Ministry of Rural Transformation, Community Development, Labour and Local Government says it is seeking

May 28, 2026 No Comment

Cabinet Approves Hurricane, Transport and Rural Development Measures

Cabinet has approved a series of measures ranging from hurricane preparedness and public transportation reforms

May 28, 2026 No Comment

Officials Meet to Strengthen Response to Sexual Offences

The Ministry of Human Development, Family Support and Gender Affairs, in collaboration with the National

May 28, 2026 No Comment

Greening Belize Initiative Expands Reforestation Efforts in Toledo

The Greening Belize Initiative is gaining momentum as Maya leaders and environmental groups in southern

May 27, 2026 No Comment

Construction of the new San Pedro General Hospital moves slowly but

The construction of the San Pedro Hospital is well underway and within its budget of

May 27, 2026 No Comment

Jeremy Enriquez Wins Legal Costs in JLSC Case

Government activist Jeremy Enriquez has secured another legal victory in the courts, this time against

May 27, 2026 No Comment

Belize’s First Female Mayor Daisy Marin Dies

Corozal Town is mourning the loss of one of its most respected civic leaders and

May 27, 2026 No Comment

Regional Energy Talks Focus on Rising Fuel Costs

The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization, OLACDE, a regional body that promotes cooperation and

May 26, 2026 No Comment

Senate President Returns From Regional Parliamentary Summit in Canada

President of the Senate, Honorable Carolyn Trench-Sandiford, has returned from Ottawa, Canada, where she participated

May 26, 2026 No Comment

Elections and Boundaries Department Preparing Registry Updates Amid Village Boundary

With several village boundaries now being redefined across the country, the Elections and Boundaries Department

May 26, 2026 No Comment

Ministry of Health Adds New Ambulances to Strengthen Emergency Response

The Ministry of Health and Wellness this morning conducted a handover ceremony for three brand-new

May 25, 2026 No Comment

PM Optimistic About Future Expansion of Port of Belize

Prime Minister John Briceño says government is optimistic about the advancement and future expansion of

May 22, 2026 No Comment

Belize Preparing to Lead COSEFIN in 2026

Belize is advancing preparations to assume the 2026 Pro Tempore Presidency of the Council of

May 22, 2026 No Comment

JPAC Preparing New Report on Auditor General Findings for House

Belize’s Joint Public Accounts Committee, known as JPAC, is continuing its review of the Auditor

May 22, 2026 No Comment

National Migration Consultations Wrap Up as Belize Shapes New Policy

As a week-long series of national consultations on migration and development came to a close

May 21, 2026 No Comment

Elvin Penner, once again under scrutiny after allegedly taking materials

Tonight, former government minister Elvin Penner is once again at the center of controversy after

May 21, 2026 No Comment

Questions Mount Over Penner’s Land Holdings Near BDF Training Area

Another piece of information emerging out of this incident is where Elvin Penner was able

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