Government

April 13, 2026 No Comment

NTUCB Warns Birth Control Prescription Plan Would Roll Back Women’s

Meanwhile, the National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) is raising strong concerns to a

April 13, 2026 No Comment

Health Ministry Signals More Flexible Approach on Prescription Rules

In other news from the health sector, the Ministry of Health and Wellness is taking

April 9, 2026 No Comment

Belize Not Yet Receiving Migrants Under US Safe Third Country

Reports reaching Love News suggest that preparations may already be underway for Belize to receive

April 9, 2026 No Comment

Public Service Union Pushes Back Against Government Biometric Data System

The Public Service Union is raising serious concerns over the government’s move at establishing a

April 9, 2026 No Comment

Union Steps In As Immigration Officers Placed On Leave After

Tensions are emerging within the Immigration Department as union representation is now being sought on

April 9, 2026 No Comment

Belize Exploring Filipino Nurses As Healthcare Staffing Pressures Grow

Belize is actively exploring the importation of Filipino nurses and other healthcare professionals as it

April 9, 2026 No Comment

Department of the Environment Approves Port of Belize Ltd. Cruise

The Department of the Environment has given the green light, under strict conditions, for a

April 9, 2026 No Comment

Government Declares Indian Creek Land Certificates Illegal, Warns Of Legal

The Ministry of Constitution and Religious Affairs, Indigenous Affairs and Transportation has issued formal correspondence

April 9, 2026 No Comment

Belize Launches National Education Plan To Guide Sector Through 2030

The Government of Belize has officially rolled out the Belize Education Sector Plan 2.0, or

April 9, 2026 No Comment

Amalia Mai Reportedly Eyeing Ambassadorial Role

Love News has been unofficially informed that Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of Foreign

April 9, 2026 No Comment

Belize Backs Carla Barnett As CARICOM Secretary General Debate Intensifies

Belize’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Francis Fonseca, is reiterating the country’s support for Carla Barnett

April 8, 2026 No Comment

Government and unions meet to advance public service reform and

A meeting held on March 30 brought together the Government’s Union Consultation Team, chaired by

April 8, 2026 No Comment

New streetlights installed along Corozal Bay to boost safety ahead

Residents and visitors in Corozal Bay are benefiting from improved lighting following the installation of

April 8, 2026 No Comment

Belize extends condolences following death of former Suriname president Chandrikapersad

Belize has extended its condolences to the people of Suriname following the passing of former

April 7, 2026 No Comment

Belize Looks to Deepen Ties With Taiwan After High-Level Meetings

Belize is moving to further strengthen its longstanding partnership with Taiwan, following a series of

April 7, 2026 No Comment

DOE to Host Placencia Shoreline Protection Meeting This Thursday

The Belize Department of the Environment is hosting an “Erosion and Shoreline Stabilization” presentation this

April 2, 2026 No Comment

Cabinet Approves Shift of 20 Million US Dollars from Education

Cabinet has approved proposed modifications to the Millennium Challenge Corporation, or MCC, Belize Compact, including

April 1, 2026 No Comment

Belize City Mom Gets New Home in Easter Season Turnaround

With the Easter season fast approaching, a time that calls for reflection, renewal, and hope,

April 1, 2026 No Comment

Sickout at Western Border Enters Third Day

The sickout at Belize’s western border has entered its third day today, with another increase

April 1, 2026 No Comment

Government, Unions Resume Public Service Reform Talks

The Government of Belize is pressing ahead with efforts to modernize and strengthen the public

April 1, 2026 No Comment

Cabinet Approves Coastal Moratorium and Energy Shift

Cabinet has rolled out a series of wide-ranging decisions following its latest meeting held on

April 1, 2026 No Comment

Belize Pushes Trade Priorities at WTO Conference in Cameroon

Belize is reinforcing its presence on the global stage, advancing both national and regional trade

April 1, 2026 No Comment

Farmers Explore Modern Agriculture Techniques in Cayo Exchange Program

Belize’s agricultural sector is getting a boost through hands-on collaboration, as farmers from the south

March 31, 2026 No Comment

Rigoberto Vellos Re-Elected President of Belize Mayors Association

Corozal Town Mayor Rigoberto Vellos has been re-elected to serve as President of the Belize

March 30, 2026 No Comment

Former BEL Workers to Demand Severance Payments at Press Conference

A group of former employees of Belize Electricity Limited, BEL, is preparing to take their

March 30, 2026 No Comment

Immigration CEO perplexed by sickout in the absence of any

There are new developments tonight in the situation at Belize’s western border, where reports of

March 30, 2026 No Comment

Belize Strengthens Ties with Mexico and Taiwan in Diplomatic Meetings

Belize’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade today hosted two high-level diplomatic engagements, signaling

March 30, 2026 No Comment

Belize and Guyana Sign Agreement on Forest Conservation and Climate

A memorandum of understanding has been signed between the Government of Belize and the Co-operative

March 30, 2026 No Comment

Belize Officials Engage Diaspora During Outreach Visit to Houston

Belizeans in the diaspora are continuing to benefit from expanded government outreach, with senior officials

March 27, 2026 No Comment

Senate Debates Sugar Industry Bill Extending Tax Breaks for BSI

Debate on legislation aimed at supporting Belize’s sugar industry took center stage today in the

March 27, 2026 No Comment

Courtenay Clashes With Opposition Over Origins of Sugar Industry Legislation

Debate in the Senate of Belize took a pointed turn this morning as Government Lead

March 27, 2026 No Comment

Senate Approves New Elections and Boundaries Commission Appointments

The Senate this morning approved a key motion paving the way for the appointment of

March 27, 2026 No Comment

Government Brings Immigration Services and Outreach to Diaspora in Houston

Belizeans living in the Houston area are being given another opportunity to connect directly with

March 27, 2026 No Comment

Transport Minister Highlights Progress in National Bus Company Overhaul

Minister of Transport Dr. Louis Zabaneh is assuring the public that steady progress is being

March 26, 2026 No Comment

Budget Debate concludes, PM Briceño slams opposition’s performance

The three-day budget debate in Belmopan has officially come to a close, culminating with a

March 26, 2026 No Comment

Hon. Godwin Haylock criticizes government performance during budget debate

The final day of debate on the 2026/2027 national budget got underway yesterday at the

March 26, 2026 No Comment

Miguel Guerra sparks debate after translation issue in House

The budget debate in Belmopan took an unexpected turn last night during the presentation by

March 26, 2026 No Comment

Francis Fonseca rejects claims of US notice over Cuban medical

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Francis Fonseca, is pushing back against claims made

March 26, 2026 No Comment

Public Utilities Commission and International Telecommunication Union launch digital regulation

The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) launched the Workshop on

March 24, 2026 No Comment

Diesel Prices Set to Surge by 20 Percent as Global

The cost of diesel is set to spike sharply at midnight with its new price

March 24, 2026 No Comment

Northern Border Reopens After Cartel Disruption Halts Belize Mexico Trade

Tonight, there is a major update to a situation that, just yesterday, had severely disrupted

March 24, 2026 No Comment

Contaminated Fuel Shipment Barred from Belize Market Ordered for Disposal

A shipment of nearly fifty-five thousand gallons of diesel fuel currently at the center of

March 24, 2026 No Comment

PM Signals No Further Bailouts as BSCFA Moves Ahead with

Prime Minister John Briceño is reacting tonight to the decision by the Belize Sugar Cane

March 24, 2026 No Comment

Free Healthcare Proposal Sparks Debate Over Cost and Sustainability

There was an interesting exchange coming out of the National Assembly following day one of

March 24, 2026 No Comment

Government Pushes New Laws to Strengthen Protections Against Gender Based

On day two of the ongoing budget debate in the National Assembly, Minister of Human

March 24, 2026 No Comment

Jose Mai Returns Home After Successful Knee Surgery in Guatemala

The Area Representative for Orange Walk South, Jose Abelardo Mai, has returned to Belize following

March 24, 2026 No Comment

CCJ Rulings Reignite Legal Battle Over Belize Electoral Boundaries

There has been a significant development in a high-profile constitutional matter concerning Belize’s electoral system,

March 24, 2026 No Comment

Belize Hosts Trinational Summit to Protect Greater Maya Forest

Belize is currently hosting a landmark Trinational Workshop of the Council of Protected Area Authorities

March 23, 2026 No Comment

PM Briceño Leaves BSCFA for Progressive Cane Farmers Group, BSCFA

In addition to the lawsuit, there is the matter where Prime Minister John Briceño publicly

March 23, 2026 No Comment

Cuban Medical Brigade Sparks New Political Clash

The presence of the Cuban Medical Brigade in Belize has once again become a point

March 23, 2026 No Comment

Belize-Guatemala Relations Remain Stable Amid ICJ Dispute

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Francis Fonseca, is reporting that relations between Belize

March 23, 2026 No Comment

Cordel Hyde Says Lands Department Reform Is a National Priority

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister responsible for Natural Resources, Cordel Hyde, is highlighting ongoing efforts

March 23, 2026 No Comment

Day one of the budget debate underway in Belmopan

Debate on the national budget for the upcoming fiscal year officially got underway today at

March 23, 2026 No Comment

New Domestic Violence Bill Expands Protections for Victims in Belize

The Government of Belize has introduced new legislation aimed at strengthening protections for victims of

March 20, 2026 No Comment

Venezuelan Captain remanded as government moves to seize undeclared fuel

A Venezuelan ship captain has been remanded to prison following his arraignment in the Independence

March 20, 2026 No Comment

Young Women Take Over National Assembly in Historic Mock Sitting

Belize’s future female leaders took center stage today inside the National Assembly in Belmopan, as

March 20, 2026 No Comment

Youth Senators Debate Gender Equality in Mock Senate Sitting

The momentum of the Youth Parliament continued into the afternoon at the National Assembly in

March 19, 2026 No Comment

PM Signals Support for Progressive Cane Farmers Amid Sugar Dispute

A notable shift within Belize’s sugar industry emerged this week after Prime Minister John Briceño

March 19, 2026 No Comment

PM Briceño Rejects Claims He Misrepresented US Congressman’s Letter

Prime Minister John Briceño has dismissed claims circulating on several online blogs suggesting that he

March 19, 2026 No Comment

Belize Monitoring Students in Cuba Amid Regional Tensions

Prime Minister John Briceño says the Government of Belize is closely monitoring the welfare of

March 19, 2026 No Comment

Minister of Foreign Affairs Says Belize Staying Balanced Amid Global

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Francis Fonseca says Belize continues to pursue a

March 19, 2026 No Comment

Former Prime Minister Said Musa celebrates his 82nd birthday

The Right Honourable Said Musa, one of Belize’s most influential political figures, is celebrating his

March 19, 2026 No Comment

Briceño Says Fuel Tax Cut Not on Government Agenda

Prime Minister John Briceño has once again made it clear that the Government of Belize

March 18, 2026 No Comment

Pharmacists raise concerns as ministry enforces prescription rules and policies

The Ministry of Health and Wellness, through its Drug Inspectorate Unit, has begun enforcing stricter

March 18, 2026 No Comment

Prime Minister Briceño Delivers Lecture on Leadership and Economy at

A guest lecture delivered by John Briceño concluded shortly after five o’clock this evening at

March 18, 2026 No Comment

Belize Commended by ILO for Meeting Labour Standards Obligations

The Government of Belize, through the Labour Department, has achieved a key milestone in meeting

March 18, 2026 No Comment

Belize Hands Over CIRSA Presidency After Year of Regional Leadership

Belize has officially concluded its term at the helm of a key regional agricultural body,

March 18, 2026 No Comment

Belize Marks World Water Day with Focus on Access and

Belize joined the global community today in celebrating World Water Day 2026 under the theme

March 17, 2026 No Comment

American Tourist Sues Belize Over Airport Detention and Mistreatment Claims

An American citizen has filed a constitutional claim in the High Court of Belize alleging

March 17, 2026 No Comment

NEMO Says Belize Hurricane Preparations Already Underway

With the start of the Atlantic hurricane season now just seventy-five days away, Belize’s National

March 16, 2026 No Comment

Cabinet contemplates a possible return of Joseph Ryan Budna to

Prime Minister John Briceño has revealed that his Cabinet is discussing the possibility of requesting

March 16, 2026 No Comment

Prime Minister says he is satisfied with the payments by

Prime Minister John Briceño says that while Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL) initially made errors regarding

March 16, 2026 No Comment

Fuel Prices in Belize Surpass Thirteen Dollars per Gallon as

Fuel prices in Belize have now surpassed the thirteen-dollar mark per gallon, prompting renewed public

March 16, 2026 No Comment

PM Briceño Admits Skipping Routine Medical Checkups While Leading Government

Prime Minister John Briceño has acknowledged that he has not been keeping up with regular

March 13, 2026 No Comment

Prime Minister tours southern Belize and recovery works underway for

Prime Minister John Briceño spent the day in southern Belize conducting a series of site

March 13, 2026 No Comment

PM Briceño says Belize continues to receive positive feedback from

Prime Minister John Briceño says his administration continues to receive positive feedback from officials in

March 13, 2026 No Comment

Public Accounts Committee reviews Auditor General report amid concerns over

The Joint Public Accounts Committee convened today to examine, in the first instance, the Auditor

March 13, 2026 No Comment

Government plans expanded investment in education including free secondary schooling

The Government of Belize is preparing to make another major investment in the country’s education

March 13, 2026 No Comment

PUC launches public consultation on new electrical safety regulations

The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) is asking the public to share their views on a

March 12, 2026 No Comment

PUC seeks public input, and questions BTL and Smart on

While the public discourse, debate and speculations have been put on pause over the proposed

March 12, 2026 No Comment

PUC Issues 48 Questions to BTL and Smart in Merger

The Public Utilities Commission has raised forty-eight questions for Belize Telemedia Limited and Speednet Communications

March 12, 2026 No Comment

Belize Government Responds to U.S. Concerns Over Investment Climate

The Government of Belize has issued an official statement addressing a letter from the Chairman

March 11, 2026 No Comment

PUC Finds BTL Dominant Across Key Telecom Markets

The Public Utilities Commission of Belize has determined that Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL) holds dominant

March 11, 2026 No Comment

Defence Minister Tours Belize Southern Border Operations

Minister of National Defence and Border Security, Florencio Marin Jr., conducted an official visit to

March 11, 2026 No Comment

Belize, Mexico Deepen Border Crime-Fighting Partnership

Belize and Mexico are strengthening their partnership in the fight against organized crime along their

March 11, 2026 No Comment

Minister Henry Charles Usher Urges Talks to Resume in BTL

Minister of Public Service, Constitutional and Political Reform, Henry Charles Usher, is encouraging renewed dialogue

March 11, 2026 No Comment

Minister Henry Charles Usher Reacts to Disputed BTL Legal Invoice

In related news, Minister of Public Service, Constitutional and Political Reform, Henry Charles Usher, has

March 11, 2026 No Comment

Henry Usher Backs 2026-2027 National Budget Plan

Minister of Public Service, Constitutional and Political Reform, Henry Charles Usher, has welcomed key elements

March 10, 2026 No Comment

US Lawmakers Raise Concerns Over Belize Investment Climate in Stake

Belize is once again on the radar of the United States government over concerns involving

March 10, 2026 No Comment

PM Briceño Unveils $1.9 Billion Budget for 2026–2027 Fiscal Year

Prime Minister John Briceño today presented a comprehensive $1.902 billion national budget for the 2026/2027

March 10, 2026 No Comment

CCJ Begins Hearing Appeal in Extradition Case of Attorney Andrew

This morning at 10:00 a.m., the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) commenced hearing a pivotal

March 10, 2026 No Comment

Belize Not Invited to US Shield of the Americas Anti-Cartel

In related news, a major regional security summit hosted by the United States over the

March 10, 2026 No Comment

Belmopan Survey Shows Mixed Approval for Mayor Cawich and PM

A new opinion survey conducted in Belmopan is offering a snapshot of political sentiment within

March 10, 2026 No Comment

Belize Delegation Attends Commonwealth Day Service in London

Belize was represented on the international stage yesterday as Francis Fonseca, Minister of Foreign Affairs

March 10, 2026 No Comment

Punta Gorda Town Council Appoints Jahrine Avila as Deputy Mayor

Residents of Punta Gorda now have a new Deputy Mayor following a recent decision by

March 10, 2026 No Comment

Belize and El Salvador Explore Expanded Economic Cooperation

Belize is continuing to deepen its diplomatic and economic ties within the region following a

March 4, 2026 No Comment

Belize City Residents Briefed On Major Infrastructure Projects At Town

The Belize City Council, in collaboration with the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing, hosted

March 4, 2026 No Comment

Belize City Deputy Mayor Eluide Miller Hints at Possible Mayoral

With Belize’s next municipal elections roughly a year away, Belize City Deputy Mayor Eluide Miller

March 4, 2026 No Comment

Government Commits $14 Million to Fight Fusarium as Sugar Industry

There is renewed optimism for Belize’s sugar industry as government officials report that the immediate

March 4, 2026 No Comment

Government and FCD Sign New 10-Year Agreement to Manage Las

Efforts to strengthen conservation awareness and protect Belize’s natural resources are continuing following the recent

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