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March 3, 2026 No Comment

Belize and Guatemala Strengthen Cooperation Following High-Level Meeting in Petén

Efforts to strengthen cross-border cooperation between Belize and Guatemala continue to gain momentum following a

March 3, 2026 No Comment

Belize Deepens Partnership With UNICEF After High-Level Meeting With Foreign

Belize’s partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund is set to deepen following a high-level

March 3, 2026 No Comment

Belize Bids Farewell to Taiwan Ambassador Lily Li-Wen Hsu at

Belize officially bid farewell to the Ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to Belize,

March 3, 2026 No Comment

No Immediate Bus Fare Changes After Launch of National Bus

Minister of Transportation Dr. Louis Zabaneh is assuring commuters across Belize that there will be

March 2, 2026 No Comment

National Bus Company officially launches with 17 operators on board

Belize’s National Bus Company is now officially up and running, marking what government officials describe

March 2, 2026 No Comment

Transport Minister Defends NBC Deal Structure, Confirms Operators Now Shareholders

In a recent interview, Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of Transportation, Chester Williams, confirmed

March 2, 2026 No Comment

National Bus Company Employees Begin Transition to New Cashless System

Looking ahead, the Ministry is also preparing to introduce a nationwide cashless payment system in

March 2, 2026 No Comment

PM Highlights Regional Unity Following CARICOM Summit in St Kitts

Prime Minister John Briceño returned home this weekend following last week’s CARICOM Heads of Government

February 27, 2026 No Comment

Santander Moves to Build Belize’s First Sugar Refinery

Belize’s sugar industry could be on the brink of a historic transformation as Santander Sugar

February 27, 2026 No Comment

National Bus Company Rollout Gains Momentum With Worker Assurances

The government’s National Bus Company initiative continues to gather momentum, with assurances that efforts are

February 27, 2026 No Comment

BCWJ Protests Outside Business Linked to BTL CEO

Members of the Belize Communication Workers for Justice (BCWJ) staged a protest this afternoon on

February 27, 2026 No Comment

Seventy-Five New Citizens Sworn In at Nationality Ceremony

Belize today officially welcomed seventy-five new citizens from thirteen countries during a nationality ceremony held

February 27, 2026 No Comment

CARICOM Leaders Close 50th Summit in St Kitts

The 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of CARICOM Heads of Government officially wrapped up

February 26, 2026 No Comment

House Speaker Valerie Woods Attends High-Level Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Meetings

Speaker of the House Valerie Woods this week participated in high-level meetings of the Commonwealth

February 25, 2026 No Comment

Prime Minister Briceno speaks exclusively to Love News on his

Prime Minister John Briceño is leading Belize’s delegation at the 50th Regular Meeting of the

February 25, 2026 No Comment

Transport CEO rejects claims of forced resignations at the bus

The President of the Public Service Union, Dean Flowers, is raising alarm tonight after reports

February 25, 2026 No Comment

Area Rep, Andre Perez, Rejects Political Victimization Claims in San

A San Pedro resident is accusing Area Representative and Minister Andre Perez of political victimization,

February 25, 2026 No Comment

Minister of Agriculture Gets Briefing as Agric Show Preparations Ramp

With preparations already underway for one of the country’s largest annual events, newly installed Minister

February 24, 2026 No Comment

BCWJ Frustrated After BTL Meeting Ends Without Agreement on Severance

The Belize Communications Workers for Justice, BCWJ, say they are growing frustrated after a follow-up

February 24, 2026 No Comment

Labour Department moves to clear confusion on severance pay

The Ministry of Immigration, Governance and Labour is providing fresh guidance to employers and workers

February 24, 2026 No Comment

Transport Minister Rejects Claims of Political Bias in National Bus

Minister of Transportation Dr. Louis Zabaneh is pushing back against concerns that the Ministry’s decision

February 24, 2026 No Comment

Government Moves to Strengthen Climate Finance Coordination

The Government of Belize is stepping up efforts to strengthen coordination around climate financing, following

February 23, 2026 No Comment

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Attend CARICOM Summit

In rare form, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will be attending the Fiftieth Meeting

February 23, 2026 No Comment

Belize Embassy in Mexico on High Alert Amid Cartel Violence,

The Government of Belize says its embassy in Mexico remains fully engaged and on high

February 23, 2026 No Comment

Senate Sitting Abruptly Cancelled, Questions Raised Over Virtual Meeting Plans

Tonight, there is uncertainty surrounding the Senate after tomorrow’s scheduled meeting was abruptly cancelled, with

February 23, 2026 No Comment

Christopher Coye Appointed Special Envoy for Finance and Investments

Former Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance, Senator Christopher Coye, is once again

February 21, 2026 No Comment

Religious Affairs Ministry Hosts Retreat to Deepen Church-State Collaboration

The Ministry of Religious Affairs is continuing its engagement with Belize’s faith community, hosting a

February 20, 2026 No Comment

Taiwan Names New Ambassador to Belize as Lily Hsu Concludes

Belize is preparing to welcome a new Taiwanese Ambassador, even as the country bids farewell

February 20, 2026 No Comment

Ambassador Lily Hsu Awarded Order of Distinction at Farewell Ceremony

Meanwhile, Belize yesterday formally bid farewell to Ambassador Hsu during a Conferral of the Order

February 20, 2026 No Comment

Health Ministry Tightens Public Health Research Oversight with IRB Transition

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is reminding researchers across Belize to follow the established

February 19, 2026 No Comment

Government Expands NHI Coverage Across Belize City and Western Communities

The Government of Belize this morning marked another milestone in the expansion of universal healthcare,

February 19, 2026 No Comment

NTUCB Presses for Better Communication From Public Institutions

The National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) says it is continuing efforts to secure

February 19, 2026 No Comment

Hundreds Receive House Lots in Port Loyola Distribution

Yesterday, hundreds of residents gathered at the YMCA on Faber’s Road Extension for the official

February 18, 2026 No Comment

PUC Approves 13.5% Water Rate Adjustment, Bills to Rise in

Water consumers across Belize will see a small increase in their monthly bills after the

February 18, 2026 No Comment

Cabinet Endorses National Water Policy, Advances Caye Caulker Wastewater Project

Cabinet has endorsed an updated National Water Resources Management Policy, Strategy and Action Plan covering

February 18, 2026 No Comment

Belize Strengthens Disaster Preparedness in Talks With UN Officials

Belize continues to advance its national disaster preparedness and resilience strategy following a high-level engagement

February 18, 2026 No Comment

Ministry to Demolish Deteriorating Port Loyola Clinic, Rebuild Needed

Residents of Port Loyola will soon see the removal of a once-familiar healthcare facility after

February 18, 2026 No Comment

Belize Joins Global WHO Initiative to Expand Access to Affordable

Belize has joined a global effort aimed at improving vision care and access to affordable

February 17, 2026 No Comment

Former employees of BTL to receive severance as ordered by

A long-standing dispute between Belize Telemedia Limited and former employees moved toward resolution this evening

February 17, 2026 No Comment

Communications Workers Group to Expand Advocacy Beyond BTL Dispute

Despite reaching a settlement with Belize Telemedia Limited, the Belize Communications Workers for Justice group

February 17, 2026 No Comment

Government Responds After Belize Scores 36 on Corruption Perceptions Index

The Ministry of Governance has issued a recorded statement responding to the recently released Transparency

February 17, 2026 No Comment

Health Ministry Confirms Two Imported Malaria Cases in Toledo

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has confirmed two cases of malaria in the southern

February 17, 2026 No Comment

National Bus Company Set to Launch March 1

After months of consultations between the Ministry of Transport and the country’s 30 bus operators,

February 17, 2026 No Comment

Dr Harold Young Appointed Belize Ambassador to UN Office in

Belize has strengthened its diplomatic representation abroad with the appointment of a new ambassador to

February 16, 2026 No Comment

Trade Union Congress meets with labour officials over pending matters

Leaders of the National Trade Union Congress of Belize and senior officials from the Ministry

February 16, 2026 No Comment

DPM Hyde Welcomes PM Briceño’s Pause on Proposed BTL Acquisition

Deputy Prime Minister Cordel Hyde says he was relieved to hear the announcement that Prime

February 16, 2026 No Comment

Large Crowd Fills Belmopan for PUP National Party Council Meeting

An estimated fifteen hundred supporters turned out in Belmopan yesterday as the People’s United Party

February 16, 2026 No Comment

PUP Marks 10 Years of Briceño Leadership at National Party

In addition to the PUP’s National Party Council meeting yesterday, the occasion also marked ten

February 16, 2026 No Comment

Belize Strengthens Ties as Dominican Republic and Nicaragua Envoys Present

Belize continues to strengthen its diplomatic relationships in the region with the formal reception of

February 16, 2026 No Comment

Hundreds Access Belize Immigration Services at Texas Mobile Passport Hub

Close to 300 Belizean men and women took advantage of the immigration mobile clinic that

February 13, 2026 No Comment

Cabinet Approves Public Service Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy, Advances Rural Electrification

Cabinet has approved a comprehensive Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy for the Public Service. The policy outlines

February 13, 2026 No Comment

Government moves to implement legal aid commission

This week’s Cabinet meeting also resulted in a series of policy decisions touching justice reform,

February 13, 2026 No Comment

Prime Minister Says Sharp Trade License Hikes May Be Premature

Prime Minister John Briceño is pushing back against reports of a substantial increase in trade

February 13, 2026 No Comment

Corozal Town Council Engages Central Government in Annual Budget Consultations

The Corozal Town Council met on Wednesday with Director of Local Government Clifford King and

February 13, 2026 No Comment

Sarawee Family Receives New Home Under Government Housing Program

A family in Sarawee Village, Stann Creek District is tonight celebrating a new beginning after

February 13, 2026 No Comment

Government Announces Two Cent Drop in LPG Prices Nationwide

Consumers across Belize will see a small reduction in the cost of cooking gas, as

February 12, 2026 No Comment

PM Monitoring Belizean Students in Cuba as Economic Crisis Deepens

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

February 12, 2026 No Comment

PM Says Action Underway Over Alleged Customs Corruption at Santa

Prime Minister John Briceño says the government is actively addressing allegations of longstanding corruption at

February 12, 2026 No Comment

PM Urges Swift Resolution as Former BTL Workers Await Payment

Prime Minister John Briceño says he supports the concerns raised by former Belize Telemedia Limited

February 12, 2026 No Comment

BTL Workers Continue Protest Over Unpaid Severance Despite PM’s Remarks

Members of the Belize Communications Workers for Justice (BCWJ) continued their protest today outside the

February 12, 2026 No Comment

Belize Scores 36 in 2025 Corruption Index, Ranks 104th Globally

Belize has once again been assessed on the international stage following the release of Transparency

February 12, 2026 No Comment

Government to Use Corruption Index as Benchmark for Governance Reforms

Following the release of the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index, the Ministry of Immigration, Governance and

February 12, 2026 No Comment

New Poll Shows 56 Percent of Respondents Disapprove of PM’s

Last night we told you about the results of a new opinion survey by political

February 11, 2026 No Comment

Belize City Mayor Disappointed After Ministry Rejects Salary Revision Proposal

Just a week prior to this week’s financial review of the Belize City Council, Mayor

February 11, 2026 No Comment

Belize City Municipal Revenue Climbs Past $32 Million over Five

In related news, Belize City’s municipal income has grown steadily over the past five years,

February 11, 2026 No Comment

Public Officers Attend Workshop to Strengthen Competition Enforcement and Fair

Senior public officers from across the government are participating in a capacity-building workshop this week

February 11, 2026 No Comment

New Poll Shows Mixed Approval for Dangriga Area Rep Louis

A newly released opinion survey conducted by political analyst Dr. Philip Castillo suggests that while

February 11, 2026 No Comment

San Jose Village Inaugurates Upgraded Water System to Improve Reliability

Residents of San Jose Village in the Toledo District stand to benefit from improved water

February 11, 2026 No Comment

San Estevan Village Receives Expanded Water System in Rural Development

Residents of San Estevan Village in the Orange Walk District now have access to a

February 11, 2026 No Comment

Government Highlights Rural Connectivity Efforts in Remote Graham Creek

Shal noted that the focus of the programme is on practical improvements that directly affect

February 10, 2026 No Comment

Belmopan residents concerned over increased fees and taxes

Several businesses in Belmopan are raising concerns tonight after receiving trade license bills for 2026

February 10, 2026 No Comment

Former Mayor Says New Trade License Fees Not Yet in

With the complaints emerging from businesses in the capital following the rollout of a new

February 10, 2026 No Comment

Chamber of Commerce applauds pause on the proposed acquisition of

The Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) is welcoming Government’s decision to pause the

February 10, 2026 No Comment

Opposition Leader Renews Criticism of BTL-SMART Acquisition Despite Government Pause

The proposed acquisition of Speednet (SMART) by Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL) returned to the political

February 10, 2026 No Comment

UDP Presses Government on Unresolved Cross-Border Abduction of Joseph Budna

As we noted earlier, the United Democratic Party held a press conference this morning in

February 10, 2026 No Comment

UDP Defends Boycott of House Sitting

During the hundred-minute briefing, party executives also defended their decision to boycott Friday’s sitting of

February 10, 2026 No Comment

Opposition gives conditional support to the OSH Bill

And while the UDP was not in the house to express their views on the

February 10, 2026 No Comment

Belize, Taiwan Sign Agreement to Boost Agro-Processing and Value-Added Agriculture

Belize is set to strengthen its agricultural value-added sector following the signing of an Implementation

February 10, 2026 No Comment

Belize Hosts Regional Workshop to Strengthen Competition Law Framework

Belize has partnered with regional and international organizations to strengthen its legal framework for fair

February 10, 2026 No Comment

UDP Chair Accuses Government of Political Victimization After Arrest of

The arrest of Brian “Yellowman” Audinett has sparked political debate after UDP Chairman Sheena Pitts

February 9, 2026 No Comment

Unions forego tomorrow’s protest

The National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) has withdrawn its application to stage a

February 9, 2026 No Comment

San Estevan Water System Expansion Boosts Reliability for Residents

Residents of San Estevan Village in the Orange Walk District are expected to benefit from

February 9, 2026 No Comment

Albert Vaughan Appointed New President of NICH

The National Institute of Culture and History, NICH, has announced the appointment of Albert Vaughan

February 6, 2026 No Comment

Minister Michel Chebat announces a pause in the Smart Acquisition

Minister of Public Utilities Michel Chebat today announced a pause in public discourse surrounding the

February 6, 2026 No Comment

PM Briceño says PUC Should Step In After BTL Pauses

Prime Minister John Briceño says it is time for the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to

February 6, 2026 No Comment

OSH Bill Advances as Government Moves to Modernize Workplace Safety

Minister of Rural Transformation Oscar Requena today led debate in the House of Representatives on

February 6, 2026 No Comment

Government Slams Opposition Absence During OSH Bill Debate

Members of the government side have condemned the absence of members of the Opposition United

February 6, 2026 No Comment

Prime Minister Briceño Introduces National Health Insurance Authority Bill

Prime Minister John Briceño today introduced the National Health Insurance Authority Bill, 2026 during this

February 6, 2026 No Comment

Bill Targets Uninsured Drivers With Expanded Enforcement Powers

Minister of Transport Louis Zabaneh today carried the first reading of the Motor Vehicles Insurance

February 6, 2026 No Comment

CARICOM Free Movement Bill Tabled in House

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Francis Fonseca today introduced the Caribbean Community (Free

February 6, 2026 No Comment

Belize and the IDB Launch Program to Boost Jobs and

The Government of Belize and the Inter-American Development Bank yesterday signed an agreement launching the

February 6, 2026 No Comment

House of Representatives Moves to Fixed Monthly Meeting Schedule

Today’s sitting of the House of Representatives was the first to be held inside the

February 6, 2026 No Comment

House Sitting Delayed as PM, Ministers Attend St. John’s College

St. John’s College today marked a historic and spiritual milestone with a special Mass of

February 5, 2026 No Comment

Chamber of Commerce remains unconvinced of the proposed BTL-SMART acquisition

The Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) has reaffirmed its concerns over Belize Telemedia

February 5, 2026 No Comment

Cabinet Approves Tourism, Road Safety and Human Rights Initiatives

Cabinet has approved a series of measures aimed at strengthening tourism sustainability, improving road safety,

February 5, 2026 No Comment

House to Debate Traffic, Labour and Tobacco Control Bills

Members of the House of Representatives will convene tomorrow morning at the National Assembly in

February 5, 2026 No Comment

BCWJ Says Police Permit Changes Forced Protest Suspension

The Belize Communication Workers for Justice (BCWJ) says it was forced to suspend its protest

February 5, 2026 No Comment

Government Launches Consultations on National Identification Bill

The Government of Belize has officially launched nationwide consultations aimed at shaping a new National

February 5, 2026 No Comment

Historic Agreement Signed to Protect Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary

World Wetlands Day was commemorated in Crooked Tree Village with the signing of a historic

February 5, 2026 No Comment

Government Consults Former PCC Chairs on Constitutional Reform

Government’s review of proposed constitutional reforms moved forward this week as Minister of Constitution and

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