Government

February 4, 2026 No Comment

PUC explains their role, clarifies speculations and sets the record

The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) held a session with Love FM today to define its

February 4, 2026 No Comment

UDP Protest Rerouted as Police Block Princess Margaret Drive

A morning intended for a United Democratic Party demonstration against BTL turned into a standoff

February 4, 2026 No Comment

UDP Protest Shuts Down Belcan Bridge After Party Loyalist Detained

The frustration from that early morning diversion simmered for three hours before reaching a breaking

February 4, 2026 No Comment

Yellowman Released as UDP Threatens Legal Action

The standoff eventually de-escalated by midday when news broke that Yellowman had been released. While

February 4, 2026 No Comment

UDP Says Telecom Merger Still Central Issue Despite Protest Chaos

While the early morning was defined by confrontations with the police and the dramatic detention

February 4, 2026 No Comment

Minister Says Sugar Road Repairs Limited by Funding Shortfall

As the sugar crop season gets underway, concerns are once again mounting over the poor

February 3, 2026 No Comment

Independent Senators Outline Concerns Over Telecom Monopoly in BTL-SMART Deal

The independent senators came together this afternoon to publicly outline their concerns regarding Belize Telemedia

February 3, 2026 No Comment

Business Bureau Backs BTL-SMART Acquisition, Projects Major Profit Growth

The Belize Business Bureau has come out firmly in support of Belize Telemedia Limited’s proposed

February 3, 2026 No Comment

PUC Finds BTL Dominant Across Telecom Markets, Opens Public Consultation

In related news, the silent Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has emerged, issuing a preliminary finding

February 3, 2026 No Comment

Independent Senators Question PUC Timing, Call Dominance Review Disingenuous

In relation to that very statement from the PUC, the independent senators pushed back strongly,

February 3, 2026 No Comment

President of Guyana Departs Belize, Economic Partnerships Advanced

President Mohamed Irfaan Ali departed Belize today, bringing to a close a State Visit that

February 3, 2026 No Comment

Belize City Moves to Secure Legal Titles for 13 Public

Belize City Mayor Bernard Wagner says his administration is making history after moving one step

February 3, 2026 No Comment

National Assembly Reopens After $5.8 Million Renovation

The National Assembly Building has officially reopened following 15 months of extensive renovations aimed at

February 2, 2026 No Comment

Belize and Guyana Sign Agreements to Deepen Bilateral Cooperation

Belize and Guyana have moved to further strengthen bilateral relations with the signing of a

February 2, 2026 No Comment

Tracy Panton Accuses PM of Politicizing BTL Acquisition Process

Opposition Leader Tracy Panton has weighed in on the recent press release issued by the

February 2, 2026 No Comment

Julius Espat disturbed by release from the PUP Northern Caucus

Meanwhile, the Minister of Infrastructure Development and Housing, Julius Espat, has voiced concerns over the

February 2, 2026 No Comment

President of Guyana Arrives in Belize for Official Visit

President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, arrived in Belize yesterday,

February 2, 2026 No Comment

National Assembly Holds Special Joint Sitting to Welcome President of

A Special Joint Sitting of the House of Representatives and the Senate took place this

February 2, 2026 No Comment

Guyana’s President Urges Regional Cooperation on Education and Brain Drain

President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, Mohamed Irfaan Ali, used his address to a

February 2, 2026 No Comment

UDP Moves to Address Internal Disputes, Panton Signals Possible Comebacks

Will Boots come back to Port and will Faber try again in the Collet division.

February 2, 2026 No Comment

UDP Expresses Concern over U.S. Pressure on Cuba, Calls for

The United Democratic Party has issued a statement expressing concern over what it describes as

February 2, 2026 No Comment

Oscar Mira Calls for Improved Electricity Access in Belmopan Communities

A renewed call has been made for improved electricity access in parts of Belmopan, as

January 30, 2026 No Comment

Kareem Musa Acknowledges Political Risks in BTL Acquisition

Minister of Immigration and Area Representative for Caribbean Shores Kareem Musa is weighing in on

January 30, 2026 No Comment

Immigration Mobile Clinic Headed to Houston in February

Belizeans living in the United States will soon have direct access to essential immigration services,

January 30, 2026 No Comment

Kareem Musa Says Community Funds Fully Accounted For

The use of community development funds is once again under public scrutiny after a Freedom

January 28, 2026 No Comment

Kareem Musa Says Protest Shows Democracy Is Alive in Belize

Government Minister Kareem Musa has described yesterday’s protest as further proof that democracy remains alive

January 28, 2026 No Comment

Cabinet Staying Silent on Proposed BTL Acquisition of Smart

Minister of Immigration, Governance and Labour, Kareem Musa, says Cabinet has been deliberately reserved in

January 28, 2026 No Comment

Former Prime Minister Dean Barrow Addresses Legal Implications of BTL’s

In continuing the matter of the legality of a monopoly in the telecommunication sector, the

January 28, 2026 No Comment

Dean Barrow Responds to Criticism Over Panton Ashcroft Yacht Meeting

Former Prime Minister and former leader of the United Democratic Party, Dean Barrow, has weighed

January 28, 2026 No Comment

Belize Engages ILO to Strengthen Labour Market and Worker Protections

The Ministry of Immigration, Governance and Labour has begun formal engagement with the International Labour

January 28, 2026 No Comment

Punta Gorda Begins First Property Revaluation in 18 Years

The Punta Gorda Town Council has begun a long overdue re-evaluation of properties within the

January 28, 2026 No Comment

Sea Cucumber Fishery Closed From February to July

The Government of Belize, through the Fisheries Department, has announced the annual closure of the

January 27, 2026 No Comment

Barrow Warns BTL-SMART Deal Could Backfire on Government

Former Prime Minister Dean Barrow is cautioning the Briceño administration that moving on the proposed

January 27, 2026 No Comment

Former Prime Minister Dean Barrow weighs in on the BTL

In addition to weighing in on the political aspect of the acquisition should it be

January 27, 2026 No Comment

Protest at BTL Turns Confrontational as Crowd Breaches Compound

Tensions boiled over in Belize City today as a protest against a proposed business acquisition

January 27, 2026 No Comment

BTL Condemns Unlawful Trespassing During Protest at Headquarters

Belize Telemedia Limited, BTL, has issued a strong condemnation of what it describes as unlawful

January 27, 2026 No Comment

UDP Senator Steps In to Stop Further Breach at BTL

As tensions escalated during today’s protest at the Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL) compound, one opposition

January 27, 2026 No Comment

UDP’s Tracy Panton Vows Continued Fight Against BTL-SMART Acquisition

Moments after tensions eased outside the Belize Telemedia Limited compound, Leader of the Opposition Tracy

January 27, 2026 No Comment

PSU President Warns Worker Frustration Could Escalate

Speaking at today’s protest outside BTL’s headquarters, PSU President Dean Flowers confirmed the union’s support

January 27, 2026 No Comment

Patrick Faber Says UDP Will Oppose BTL Deal

As opposition resistance to the proposed acquisition of SMART by Belize Telemedia Limited continues, senior

January 27, 2026 No Comment

Independent Senators and Evangelicals Reject BTL-SMART Deal

The opposition to the proposed acquisition of Speednet (SMART) by Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL) continued

January 27, 2026 No Comment

Government Launches Prequalification for Large-Scale Solar Projects

The Government of Belize has announced the start of a prequalification process for companies interested

January 27, 2026 No Comment

Belize City Youth Council Members Begin Exchange in Florida

Some sixteen months ago, Belize City Mayor Bernard Wagner publicly outlined a vision to expand

January 26, 2026 No Comment

NTUCB Votes Against Proposed BTL–SMART Acquisition

The National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) has voted against the proposed acquisition of

January 26, 2026 No Comment

PUC Declines NTUCB Request for Meeting on BTL Acquisition

The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has declined a request from the National Trade Union Congress

January 26, 2026 No Comment

BTL Employees Vote in Favor of Proposed Acquisition

Members of the Belize Communication Workers Union (BCWU) have voted in favor of the proposed

January 26, 2026 No Comment

Senator Chanona Calls for Stronger Public Consultation in National Decisions

Senator Janelle Chanona, the Senate representative for Non-Governmental Organizations, is urging stronger and more meaningful

January 26, 2026 No Comment

Health Ministry Rejects Claims Platelet Shortage Caused Newborn’s Death

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has moved to clarify public concerns surrounding the death

January 26, 2026 No Comment

Collet Immigration Mobile Clinic Draws Strong Community Turnout

Residents of the Collet constituency turned out in encouraging numbers this weekend as the Collet

January 26, 2026 No Comment

Government Launches Million Tree Initiative to Boost Climate Resilience

The Government of Belize has officially launched a major national reforestation drive aimed at strengthening

January 26, 2026 No Comment

Government Settles Out of Court With Businessman Aaron Wilson

Businessman Aaron Wilson says the Government of Belize has settled out of court with him

January 23, 2026 No Comment

Chamber Calls for Broad Consultations on Proposed BTL–Speednet Deal

The Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) is calling for a transparent and inclusive

January 23, 2026 No Comment

Senate Sends Powers and Privileges Bill to Committee After Failing

For the first time in the post-COVID era, the Senate met virtually today to consider

January 23, 2026 No Comment

Belize Says Diplomatic Protests Reflect Seriousness of Border Claims

While tensions in the Sarstoon area have eased in recent months, there have been numerous

January 23, 2026 No Comment

Sarteneja Unveils $2.2 Million Rehabilitated Water System

Residents of Sarteneja Village, Corozal District, now have access to a significantly improved and more

January 22, 2026 No Comment

Government Wins High Court Case Over Unlicensed Tourism Village Pharmacies

The Government of Belize has secured a major legal victory in the High Court after

January 22, 2026 No Comment

Kareem Musa Says Scrapped Guns and Gang Court Was Missed

Minister of Home Affairs Kareem Musa has expressed regret over the cancellation of the proposed

January 22, 2026 No Comment

Belize and Guatemala Reaffirm Commitment to Peace at OAS Border

Belize and Guatemala today reaffirmed their shared commitment to peace, dialogue, and cooperation following an

January 22, 2026 No Comment

High Court Hears Bid to Strike Out Budna Claim Against

An application was heard in the High Court today seeking to strike out a claim

January 22, 2026 No Comment

Musa Backs PM Call for PC Pou to Take Claims

Former Minister of Home Affairs Kareem Musa has echoed Prime Minister John Briceño’s blunt message

January 22, 2026 No Comment

Kareem Musa Says Telecom Consolidation Needed Amid Rising Competition

Minister of Home Affairs Kareem Musa has weighed in on the proposed Belize Telemedia Limited

January 22, 2026 No Comment

Government Launches Feasibility Study for Punta Gorda Hospital

The Government of Belize today officially launched a feasibility study for the proposed Punta Gorda

January 22, 2026 No Comment

Rural Transformation CEO Denies Claims of Paying for Unfinished Projects

Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of Rural Transformation, Community Development, Labour and Local Government,

January 22, 2026 No Comment

PM Defends Removal of Price Controls on Packaged Sugar

Prime Minister John Briceño is defending the government’s decision to remove price controls on certain

January 22, 2026 No Comment

PM Says Cabinet Considering Media as Essential Service in Telecom

Prime Minister John Briceño says Cabinet is actively considering amendments to telecommunications regulations that would

January 22, 2026 No Comment

Government Prepares Early for 2026 Sargassum Season

As the Caribbean continues to experience increased sargassum activity, the Government of Belize is taking

January 22, 2026 No Comment

Rehabilitation Works Underway on TV Ramos Highway Near Silk Grass

The Government of Belize, through the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing (MIDH), has commenced

January 21, 2026 No Comment

Prime Minister Says Leaked WhatsApp Allegations Led to Dead End

Prime Minister John Briceño has addressed the matter surrounding a WhatsApp message mistakenly posted to

January 21, 2026 No Comment

Rural Transformation CEO Declines Comment, Cautions Media on Unverified Claims

Following the Prime Minister’s comments, Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of Rural Transformation, Valentino

January 21, 2026 No Comment

Requena Dismisses Allegations Linked to Leaked WhatsApp Message as Baseless

Minister of Rural Transformation Oscar Requena was also asked whether he was the minister alluded

January 21, 2026 No Comment

Government Launches National Rural Development Strategy to Boost Communities

The government is looking to improve the quality of life and opportunities for those living

January 21, 2026 No Comment

Rural Transformation Ministry to Reorganize to Roll Out New Development

Also speaking on the strategy was CEO Valentino Shal. He explained that the four axis

January 21, 2026 No Comment

Unclaimed $111K Million Dalla Jackpot Prize to Be Donated to

Belize Government Lotteries Limited (BGLL) has announced that more than $111,000 in unclaimed winnings from

January 21, 2026 No Comment

Who Decides Pay Raises for Mayors and Councilors?

Conflicting positions have emerged within government regarding who has the authority to approve salary increases

January 21, 2026 No Comment

PM Says No Final Decision Yet on BTL – Speednet

Prime Minister John Briceño has provided the media with an update following Belize Telemedia Limited’s

January 21, 2026 No Comment

Media Tour Highlights Accessibility and Seating Upgrades at National Assembly

Media personnel from across the country were given a guided tour this afternoon of the

January 21, 2026 No Comment

Public demand exceeds expectations in the Hydro Belize share sale

The Government of Belize says the recent public share offering of Hydro Belize Limited has

January 21, 2026 No Comment

Immigration Minister Observes Student Border Crossings at Western Border

Minister of Immigration Kareem Musa paid a visit to the western border yesterday where he

January 21, 2026 No Comment

Cabinet Withholds Position as BTL Briefs Ministers on Speednet Acquisition

Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL) made a formal presentation to Cabinet today on its proposed acquisition

January 19, 2026 No Comment

PM Briceño Tells Cop Gabriel Pou to Report Budna Kidnapping

Prime Minister John Briceño has issued a blunt public challenge to Police Constable Gabriel Pou,

January 19, 2026 No Comment

PM Briceño Says Feinsteins Free to Take Stake Bank Dispute

Prime Minister John Briceño has reacted cautiously to news that Michael and Melita Feinstein have

January 19, 2026 No Comment

Football Federation and Sports Council Ink Deal for New Synthetic

The Football Federation of Belize (FFB) and the National Sports Council have signed a landmark

January 19, 2026 No Comment

Government to Gazette Increase in Local Sugar Prices This Week

The Government of Belize will this week gazette a long-anticipated increase in local sugar prices,

January 19, 2026 No Comment

Prime Minister shares a positive outlook for sugar industry

Prime Minister John Briceño made a rare appearance today at Tower Hill in the Orange

January 19, 2026 No Comment

Government Unveils $800K Plan to Tackle Homelessness Crisis

Prime Minister John Briceño has announced a major government initiative aimed at addressing the growing

January 19, 2026 No Comment

New Village Pier Unveiled in Monkey River to Boost Safety

The Ministry of Rural Transformation, Community Development, and Local Government has officially unveiled a new

January 16, 2026 No Comment

Tracy Panton Denies Claims of Ashcroft Donation to UDP

Leader for the United Democratic Party, Tracy Panton, has denied allegations circulating on social media

January 16, 2026 No Comment

Panton Ashcroft Yacht Meeting Sparks Funding Speculation

The recent meeting between Tracy Panton and Lord Michael Ashcroft on the Atlantic Goose yacht

January 16, 2026 No Comment

No Pay Raises Approved for Belize City Mayor or Councilors

Contrary to claims circulating on social media, no salary increases have been granted to the

January 16, 2026 No Comment

Government Confirms Retroactive Allowances for Frontline Officers

The Government of Belize has issued an official update on the long-awaited activation of allowances

January 16, 2026 No Comment

PM Says Consultations Ongoing on Proposed BTL Acquisition

Prime Minister John Briceño has confirmed that stakeholder consultations are currently underway regarding the proposed

January 16, 2026 No Comment

Cabinet to Be Briefed Next Week as PM Urges Fact-Based

Prime Minister Briceño noted that the government is focused on separating fact from speculation, adding

January 16, 2026 No Comment

Government Says Telecom Monopolies Regulated, Not Banned

As discussion continues around the proposed Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL) acquisition, questions have been raised

January 16, 2026 No Comment

PM Briceño Proceeds on Personal Leave, Fonseca Acts as PM

The Office of the Prime Minister has announced that Prime Minister John Briceño departed the

January 16, 2026 No Comment

PUP at 75 Exhibition Arrives in Belize City

The People’s United Party (PUP) at 75 roving exhibition arrived in Belize City this week,

January 16, 2026 No Comment

Shyne Honored by US Congress for Music and Political Legacy

The rapper-turned-statesman served as Leader of the Opposition and previously as Leader of the United

January 14, 2026 No Comment

Bus Drivers Caught Fighting After Highway Race, Transport Board Probes

Two bus drivers have come under scrutiny after being caught on camera engaging in a

January 14, 2026 No Comment

Cabinet Backs Special Permits for Wide Loads to Boost Highway

Cabinet has discussed and taken note of consultations held with key stakeholders regarding the transportation

January 14, 2026 No Comment

Belize Among Countries Hit by U.S. Immigrant Visa Processing Pause

Belize has been included among seventy-five countries affected by a newly announced pause in U.S.

January 14, 2026 No Comment

Red Bank Villagers Raise Concerns Over Proposed Scarlet Macaw Sanctuary

A consultation meeting was held last night in Red Bank Village to further discuss the

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