Government

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

May 21, 2026 No Comment

World Bank Approves New Partnership Framework for Belize

Belize is set to benefit from a new partnership framework approved by the World Bank

May 21, 2026 No Comment

Fuel Dealers Push Back Against Government Margin Cut

Government has moved ahead with a unilateral reduction in fuel dealer margins, a decision that

May 21, 2026 No Comment

Cabinet Advances Major Policy Moves on Health, Forests and Development

The Government of Belize is moving ahead with a series of major policy initiatives following

May 19, 2026 No Comment

Earl Trapp Confirms Bid for Fifth Term as San Ignacio

After weeks of speculation surrounding his political future, long-serving San Ignacio/Santa Elena Mayor Earl Trapp

May 19, 2026 No Comment

Earl Trapp Raises Fresh Concerns Over Voter Irregularities in Cayo

While Mayor Earl Trapp used this morning’s UDP press conference to confirm his intention to

May 19, 2026 No Comment

Tense Exchange Erupts as UDP Pushes Back on Municipal Election

Condescension towards the media was ripe this morning during the UDP’s press conference, particularly when

May 19, 2026 No Comment

Candice Pitts Emerges as Possible Belize City Mayoral Candidate

Another name now emerging in discussions surrounding the upcoming municipal elections, as reports continue to

May 19, 2026 No Comment

UDP Rejects Claims It Delayed Occupational Safety and Health Bill

The Opposition United Democratic Party is clapping back at the Government, insisting that it is

May 18, 2026 No Comment

Government to scale back on international travel due to cutbacks

Government Minister Kareem Musa says the Briceño administration is continuing to tighten spending as part

May 18, 2026 No Comment

Calls Grow for Belize to Implement Sex Offenders Registry

Almost one year after government announced plans for the full rollout of Belize’s long-awaited National

May 18, 2026 No Comment

Immigration Minister determined to pursue criminal charges in embezzlement investigation

Minister of Immigration, Kareem Musa, says he is determined to see criminal charges brought against

May 18, 2026 No Comment

Missing Nationality Certificates Spark Immigration Investigation

Meanwhile, Minister of Immigration, Kareem Musa, is also addressing concerns surrounding two missing nationality certificates

May 18, 2026 No Comment

Belize Launches Consultations on First Migration Policy

The Ministry of Immigration, Governance and Labour has officially launched a series of national stakeholder

May 18, 2026 No Comment

O.W. East Area Rep. Jose Mai Continues Recovery After Knee

Orange Walk East Area Representative, Abelardo Mai, returned for a medical checkup in Guatemala this

May 15, 2026 No Comment

CCJ orders Belize’s courts to reconsider its decision on the

The Caribbean Court of Justice has set aside previous rulings in the extradition matter involving

May 15, 2026 No Comment

National Bus Company to acquire fifteen new diesel buses

The National Bus Company is looking to acquire some fifteen diesel buses in the coming

May 15, 2026 No Comment

Cabinet Approves Talks for Electric Bus Financing

In related news, Cabinet this week turned its attention to the future of public transportation

May 15, 2026 No Comment

Bus Modernization Plan Could Include Terminal Upgrades

Love News understands that the proposed financing arrangement for the National Bus Company (NBC) could

May 15, 2026 No Comment

Ministry of Transport Meets With Rural Bus Operators

The Ministry of Transportation today held its first formal meeting with representatives from Belize’s Rural

May 14, 2026 No Comment

Cabinet Approves Sexual Offence Court Reforms, Electric Bus Plans

Cabinet this week approved a series of legislative and development measures, including proposed changes to

May 14, 2026 No Comment

Health Ministry Defends HPV Vaccine Program Amid Church Position

Following the Catholic Diocese of Belize City and Belmopan’s statement on HPV vaccination in Catholic

May 13, 2026 No Comment

Immigration Department silent on reports of missing monies and reversed

Tonight, there are serious concerns within the Immigration Department over an estimated four hundred thousand

May 13, 2026 No Comment

Belize Hosts Major AI and Cybersecurity Conference in Belize City

Discussions surrounding artificial intelligence and cybersecurity dominated the national conversation today, as multiple events focusing

May 13, 2026 No Comment

Independent Commission to Tackle Village Boundary Disputes in Southern Belize

Discussions over long-standing village boundary disputes are expected to take center stage in several southern

May 13, 2026 No Comment

Indian Creek Residents Push for Review of Village Council Leadership

A press release with no signature attached is indicating that several residents of Indian Creek

May 13, 2026 No Comment

UNDP Strengthens Disaster Risk and Development Partnership With Belize

This week, representatives of the United Nations Development Fund (UNDP) held a series of high-level

May 12, 2026 No Comment

Santa Familia Bridge Nears Completion

Chief Engineer Evondale Moody also provided an update on the long-anticipated Santa Familia Bridge project

May 12, 2026 No Comment

MIDH Orders Removal of Highway Signs and Memorials

The Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing (MIDH) is advising the public that roadside signs

May 12, 2026 No Comment

Shyne Blasts UDP Leadership

Former Leader of the Opposition Moses ‘Shyne’ Barrow has launched a sharp criticism of the

May 8, 2026 No Comment

Maya Leaders Say Land Rights Talks With Government at Standstill

A press conference, organized by the Toledo Alcaldes Association (TAA), on the theme ‘ The

May 7, 2026 No Comment

SSB reports record investment growth, surpassing five hundred million dollars

The Social Security Board is reporting record levels of investment across multiple portfolios and has

May 7, 2026 No Comment

UDP removes Alberto August from the Elections and Boundaries Commission

A decision within the United Democratic Party (UDP) to remove long-serving representative Alberto August from

May 7, 2026 No Comment

Government Pushes Ahead with Bus Sector Modernization Talks

The Government is continuing to advance reforms within the public transportation sector, with renewed engagement

May 5, 2026 No Comment

Minister of Labour speaks on the current delay on the

There is a new delay in the passage of Belize’s long-anticipated Occupational Safety and Health

May 5, 2026 No Comment

Government Weighs Alcohol Restrictions

The Government of Belize is considering new measures aimed at reducing the country’s growing burden

May 5, 2026 No Comment

Minister Kareem Musa Backs Sin Tax on Alcohol

Minister of Labour, Kareem Musa, is adding his voice to the ongoing national discussion on

May 5, 2026 No Comment

Belize Attends Regional Health Forum in Guyana

Belize’s Minister of Health and Wellness, Kevin Bernard, recently participated in a high-level health forum

May 4, 2026 No Comment

PSU Blasts Proposed Mayor Severance Package

There were strong words and pointed criticism at the local and central government from Public

May 4, 2026 No Comment

Labour Minister Pledges Support for Workers

Flowers stressed that Labour Day should serve not only as a commemoration, but as a

May 4, 2026 No Comment

Minister Francis Fonseca on Medical Leave After Procedure

The government has confirmed that Minister Francis Fonseca is currently on medical leave for a

May 4, 2026 No Comment

Belize Marks Labour Day with Union Rally

Workers across Belize marked Labour Day on Friday, May 1, with activities highlighting the enduring

April 30, 2026 No Comment

Former Minister Rene Montero to face trial over alleged abuse

A major legal development has unfolded in the long-running case involving former UDP Cabinet Minister

April 30, 2026 No Comment

Belize Weighs Backup Plan for Cuban Medical Brigade

The Government of Belize is continuing to assess contingency plans for the country’s healthcare system,

April 28, 2026 No Comment

Senate Debate Intensifies Over Judges Salaries and Pension Reform

The Senate resumed its sitting today in Belmopan with much of the morning dominated by

April 28, 2026 No Comment

Belize City Council to Move to Clear Derelict Vehicles to

The Belize City Council is ramping up efforts to reduce flooding across the municipality, with

April 28, 2026 No Comment

PM Addresses Rising Cost of Living in National Address

In a wide-ranging 12-minute national address, Prime Minister John Briceno, spoke with reassurances to the

April 28, 2026 No Comment

Prime Minister intervenes to end road blockage by bus operators

And while PM Briceno made no direct mention of the problems brewing in the transportation

April 28, 2026 No Comment

Northern Commuters Stranded as Bus Dispute Disrupts Traffic

While Government officials were working behind the scenes to broker a resolution, commuters in the

April 28, 2026 No Comment

Senate Debates Import Duty Changes Amid Cost-of-Living Concerns

The senate met today in Belmopan with several bills reviewed. A part of the morning

April 23, 2026 No Comment

Ministry of Human Development intervenes on the Garbutt’s case of

Minister of Human Development, Thea Garcia Ramirez, is tonight responding to concerns arising from the

April 23, 2026 No Comment

UDP Criticizes Government Response to Garbutt Case

The domestic abuse case involving Police Constable Phillip Garbutt continues to generate national debate, with

April 23, 2026 No Comment

Transport CEO Meets With Bus Operators Amid Fare Talks

There was high-level engagement today between government and the country’s bus operators, as Chief Executive

April 23, 2026 No Comment

CEO Chester Williams calls the UDP hypocritical over bus fare

In related news, Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of Transport, Chester Williams, has accused

April 23, 2026 No Comment

UDP’s Patrick Faber Calls for Stronger Action on Crime

Crime and public safety was briefly addressed yesterday by the United Democratic Party, where senior

April 23, 2026 No Comment

Ministry Orders Belcan Area Cleared for Bridge Reconstruction

The Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing is tonight issuing a public notice aimed at

April 23, 2026 No Comment

Belize Pushes Climate Resilience Through Fiscal Policy Reform

The Government of Belize is advancing its commitment to climate resilience and sustainable development, following

April 22, 2026 No Comment

Government Warns Maya Land Titles Issued by Alcalde in Indian

Tensions surrounding indigenous land rights continue to draw national attention, as senior officials from the

April 22, 2026 No Comment

UDP Slams Briceño Administration Over Crime, Prices and Corruption

The United Democratic Party held a press conference this morning at its headquarters in Belize

April 22, 2026 No Comment

Taiwan Navy Goodwill Fleet Makes Historic Return to Belize

Belize’s long-standing diplomatic ties with Taiwan were on full display this morning, as the Republic

April 22, 2026 No Comment

Belize Says Taiwan Flyover Statement Was General Support, Not a

Belize’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade has provided clarity on a brief and

April 22, 2026 No Comment

New US Ambassador to Belize May Be on the Horizon

Nominations sent to the United States Senate indicate that a new American Ambassador to Belize

April 22, 2026 No Comment

New Heavy Equipment Fleet Boosts National Infrastructure Works

Belize’s infrastructure capacity is getting a major boost tonight, as the Ministry of Infrastructure Development

April 21, 2026 No Comment

PSU Backs One-Year Freeze on Public Service Transfers

The Public Service Union of Belize is throwing its full support behind Government’s decision to

April 21, 2026 No Comment

Dean Flowers Says Transfers Must Not Be Used as Punishment

In related news, PSU President Dean Flowers is now calling on the Government to take

April 21, 2026 No Comment

New Tiered Bus Fare System Approved to Take Effect April

There is now a major update tonight to the proposed increase in bus fares, following

April 21, 2026 No Comment

Belize Joins Global Talks at Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly

Belize’s presence on the international parliamentary stage was highlighted this week, as the National Assembly

April 21, 2026 No Comment

New US Ambassador to Belize May Be on the Way

Nominations sent to the United States Senate indicate that a new American Ambassador to Belize

April 20, 2026 No Comment

Miramar Belize Day to Spotlight Diaspora Ties in South Florida

Belize’s connection with its diaspora community in the United States is once again taking center

April 20, 2026 No Comment

Home Affairs Minister and CEO Tour Belize Central Prison

Minister of Home Affairs, Oscar Mira, and Chief Executive Officer Elton Bennett conducted an official

April 17, 2026 No Comment

Belize Bus Association Holds Off Strike as Cabinet Reviews Industry

For commuters who were concerned about the stability of bus runs come Monday morning, there

April 17, 2026 No Comment

Belize Launches 2026 Girls in ICT Day to Encourage Young

Young women from across Belize were once again being encouraged to explore opportunities in technology

April 17, 2026 No Comment

PM Briceño and Minister Fonseca Hold High-Level Talks in Washington

Belize continues to strengthen its diplomatic and economic ties with the United States, as Prime

April 17, 2026 No Comment

PM Briceño Leads Global Discussion on Small States at IMF-World

Belize’s voice on the global stage was amplified today as Prime Minister John Briceño chaired

April 17, 2026 No Comment

Belize and UNDP Launch New Youth Rehabilitation Programme

The Government of Belize, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme, has launched a

April 16, 2026 No Comment

SATIIM Urges Government to Consult Maya Communities on Land Rights

The Sarstoon Temash Institute for Indigenous Management is calling on the Government of Belize to

April 15, 2026 No Comment

Independent bus operators threaten strike across the country

Independent bus owners may very well have the government in a chokehold tonight, after threatening

April 15, 2026 No Comment

PM Says Government Absorbing Fuel Costs Amid Bus Fare Dispute

As tensions continue to mount between government and bus operators over fare increases, on Friday,

April 15, 2026 No Comment

Pharmacists and Ministry of Health Agree on Phased Prescription Plan

The Pharmacists Association of Belize (PAB) and the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) have

April 15, 2026 No Comment

Government yet to allocate funds for a new fire station

Plans for the construction of a much-needed fire station remain uncertain tonight, as government officials

April 15, 2026 No Comment

No Directive Blocking Firefighters From Speaking to Media, Says Minister

Minister of Disaster Risk Management, Henry Charles Usher, is clarifying tonight that there is no

April 15, 2026 No Comment

New Elections Commission Paves Way for Redistricting

The Government of Belize is moving closer to undertaking a long-awaited redistricting exercise, following the

April 15, 2026 No Comment

Caye Caulker Land Tensions Persist Despite Police Ownership Confirmation

A public meeting is taking place in Caye Caulker at this hour tonight as tensions

April 15, 2026 No Comment

Minister of Infrastructure Development and Housing Submits 14th Integrity Report

Minister of Infrastructure Development and Housing, Julius Espat, is reaffirming his commitment to transparency and

April 14, 2026 No Comment

Minister Henry Charles Usher Pushes Back on Union Concerns Over

Minister of Public Service, Henry Charles Usher, is pushing back against concerns raised by the

April 14, 2026 No Comment

Minister Henry Charles Usher Urges Public Officers to Use Proper

Minister of Public Service, Henry Charles Usher, has outlined the proper channels for addressing grievances

April 14, 2026 No Comment

Prime Minister Briceño Acknowledges Environmental Concerns Over Port Expansion

Prime Minister John Briceño is acknowledging growing concerns from environmental groups even as his administration

April 14, 2026 No Comment

PM Briceño Heads to Washington for IMF and World Bank

Prime Minister John Briceño has left the country to participate in a series of high-level

April 14, 2026 No Comment

Usher Says Women’s Voices Must Lead Contraceptive Access Debate

The ongoing national discussion surrounding access to contraceptives has now drawn comment from Fort George

April 14, 2026 No Comment

PM Briceño Says Contraceptive Rule Is Part of Wider Prescription

While Fort George Area Representative Henry Charles Usher says he is not in a position

April 13, 2026 No Comment

Caye Caulker Residents Protest Over Police Station Land Concerns

A small but vocal group of residents on Caye Caulker staged a protest this afternoon

April 13, 2026 No Comment

Kareem Musa Pushes Back on Legal Threat Over Immigration Leave

Minister of Labour and Immigration, Kareem Musa, is pushing back against warnings of potential legal

April 13, 2026 No Comment

Health Director Says Birth Control Access Not Being Restricted

Belize’s Director of Public Health, Dr. Melissa Musa Diaz, has responded to public concerns following

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