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February 21, 2024 No Comment

Caribbean Shores Area Rep Reflects on Nomination Day Turnout

While today’s showing of PUP supporters is nothing like what we have seen in past

February 21, 2024 No Comment

Third Parties and Independents Nominate Candidates for Municipal Elections

The second set of municipal candidates to get nominated was the third parties, and the

February 21, 2024 No Comment

UDP Concludes Nomination Process for Municipal Elections

Wrapping up the nomination process was the United Democratic Party (UDP) which had their turn

February 21, 2024 No Comment

CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting Set to Begin in Georgetown,

Leaders from across the region are gathering in Georgetown Guyana this weekend for the 46th

February 21, 2024 No Comment

Ambassador Assad Shoman Advocates for Palestinian Rights at International Court

Ambassador Assad Shoman spoke at the International Court of Justice in The Hague this morning.

February 21, 2024 No Comment

Belize Removed from EU Blacklist on International Tax Good Governance

Belize has been removed from the blacklist when it comes to countries that are non-cooperative

February 21, 2024 No Comment

Concerns Raised Over Excelsior High School Being Used as Polling

Former Area Representative for Port Loyola, Anthony Boots Martinez, says that he has major concerns

February 21, 2024 No Comment

Former Area Representative Disappointed with Handling of Recall Petition

Former Port Loyola Area representative Anthony Boots Martinez says he is disappointed with the way

February 19, 2024 No Comment

San Pedro Columbia Village Rejects Mayan Land Rights Policy

In recent weeks, we’ve seen numerous Mayan communities from southern Belize clamor for communal land

February 19, 2024 No Comment

75 Amnesty Registration Cards Distributed in Orange Walk

After months of vetting, the Ministry of Immigration distributed seventy-five amnesty registration cards in Orange

February 19, 2024 No Comment

PSU Calls for Government Correction of Unlawful Member Transfers

The Public Service Union is rallying against what it says is the unlawful transfer of

February 19, 2024 No Comment

PM Briceno Speaks on Approval of Occupational Safety and Health

Prime Minister John Briceno says greenlighting of the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Bill was

February 19, 2024 No Comment

PUP Holds National Party Council Meeting

Over the weekend, the People’s United Party held a National Party Council meeting in Belize

February 16, 2024 No Comment

PM Briceno says it was simply confidentiality

Confidentiality :::: Prime Minister John Briceno says that is the reason the government is denying

February 16, 2024 No Comment

Deputy PM Hyde Speaks on Senate Select Committee Proceedings

The media also spoke with Deputy Prime Minister Cordel Hyde on Wednesday’s inquiry. Hyde says

February 16, 2024 No Comment

Boledo Sales to Bolster Belize Health System: PM Briceno Forecasts

The Government of Belize is expecting to collect an estimated seventy million dollars from the

February 16, 2024 No Comment

Milestone Reached: Agreement Signed for Oil Exploration in Southern Belize

An agreement was signed between the government, US Capital Energy and Conejo Village this morning

February 16, 2024 No Comment

Historic Day: Contract Signed for San Pedro General Hospital Construction

A contract for just over 33 million Belize dollars was signed this morning for the

February 16, 2024 No Comment

PM Briceno Speaks on Jamie Lee Usher’s Firing from BHS

Prime Minister John Briceno says the publicity placed on the termination of the principal of

February 16, 2024 No Comment

Dredging Suspension: Government Responds to Placencia Fisher Concerns

The Minister of Natural Resources says the government has listened to the concerns of Placencia

February 16, 2024 No Comment

Senate VP Collet Montejo Attends Parliamentary Dialogue Forum in Morocco

The Vice President of the Senate Collet Montejo recently travelled to Morocco to attend the

February 15, 2024 No Comment

Senator Smith resigns from the Senate

She has been a firebrand Senator for the past seven years, but in a few

February 15, 2024 No Comment

UDP Chairman says PUP is being duplicitous

The opposition is outraged over the Cabinet Secretary’s decision to deny the Special Select Committee

February 15, 2024 No Comment

UDP Expresses Confidence in Municipal Election Victory

The United Democratic Party says it is confident of winning all seats in the upcoming

February 15, 2024 No Comment

UDP Chairman reiterates refusal to comment on Rape Allegations Against

Tomorrow, February 16, will mark one month since two young women filed a complaint of

February 15, 2024 No Comment

Belize Launches Investment and Business Climate Action Plan

Several stakeholders gathered to officially activate the Belize Investment and Business Climate Action Plan (BIBCAP)

February 15, 2024 No Comment

EU Ambassador Commends Government for “Putting Belize on the map”

Ambassador of European Union’s (EU) has commended the Government of Belize (GOB) for “putting Belize

February 14, 2024 No Comment

Special Senate Inquiry Begins Probe into Portico’s Port of Magical

The Special Senate Inquiry convened today in Belmopan with its established mandate to probe into

February 14, 2024 No Comment

Sean Duncan Addresses Questions After Senate Inquiry Testimony

Upon exiting the National Assembly building, Duncan granted an interview where he spoke on his

February 14, 2024 No Comment

Former Lands Commissioner Vallejos Appears Before Senate Inquiry

Former Lands Commissioner, Wilbert Vallejos, appeared before the Senate Inquiry in the afternoon session. Vallejos

February 14, 2024 No Comment

European Union Signs €12.6 Million Agreement with Belize for Development

The European Union has signed an agreement with the Government of Belize in alignment with

February 14, 2024 No Comment

Civil Society Organizations Launch Project for Greater Democratic Participation

Civil society organizations gathered in Belize City today for the launch of a project focused

February 14, 2024 No Comment

Dangriga Town Council Renews Collective Bargaining Agreement with SWU

The Dangriga Town Council signed a Collective bargaining agreement yesterday with the Southern Workers Union

February 13, 2024 No Comment

Electric cabs are coming to the city

The Belize City Council hopes to spark the electric vehicle revolution in the old capital,

February 13, 2024 No Comment

Grant from Government of Japan Provides Belize City Council with

The Belize City Council has a new garbage compactor thanks to the Japanese Government. Today,

February 13, 2024 No Comment

Deputy PM Comments on Redistricting Exercise

Despite an order of the high Court, the Elections and Boundaries Commission has still not

February 12, 2024 No Comment

Southern Belize Communities Engage in Draft Mayan Customary Land Rights

Over the weekend, the government continued consultations on the Draft Mayan Customary Land Rights Policy

February 12, 2024 No Comment

Deputy PM weighs in on Maya Land Rights Policy

Deputy Prime Minister, Cordel Hyde, also weighed in on the land rights policy today and

February 12, 2024 No Comment

Mahogany Street Gets a Makeover: BTB and City Council Collaboration

Around thirty-five shops along Mahogany Street in Belize City have all gotten a facelift, thanks

February 12, 2024 No Comment

Protesters Rally Against Economic Hardships in Orange Walk

Over 300 people walked the streets of Orange Walk in protest of unbearable economic conditions

February 12, 2024 No Comment

Foreign Minister Fonseca Meets with Diplomatic Counterparts, Emphasizes Bilateral Relations

Belize’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Francis Fonseca has hit the ground

February 9, 2024 No Comment

Belize City and Miramar, Florida to Sign Sister City Agreement

After ten years of operating under a 2013 memorandum of understanding, the cities of Belize

February 9, 2024 No Comment

Belize City Mayor and Slate Discuss Campaign Trail Reception on

Belize City Mayor, Bernard Wagner made an appearance on The Morning Show today along with

February 9, 2024 No Comment

Belize City Mayor Speaks on Council’s Finances

As Bernard Wagner and his slate of city councilors are going around the city campaigning,

February 9, 2024 No Comment

PDM Mayoral Candidate Estevan Perera Sr. Gains Speaks on Voter

Another political slate that’s been pounding the campaign pavement is the People’s Democratic Movement’s (PDM).

February 9, 2024 No Comment

Belize Progressive Party Gains Traction in Punta Gorda: Residents Welcome

The Belize Progressive Party, BPP is working to solidify its bid for municipal office in

February 9, 2024 No Comment

UDP Mayoral Candidate Dr. Nelma Jones-Mortis Aims for Transformation in

As we made our rounds with the mayoral and councilor aspirants from the various political

February 9, 2024 No Comment

Senate Discusses Amendments to Educational Bill

In yesterday’s Senate sitting, the amendments to the Educational and Training Bill was ventilated with

February 8, 2024 No Comment

GOB meets with the media on Maya Customary Land Rights

The Ministry of Indigenous People’s Affairs invited the media today to an educational session on

February 8, 2024 No Comment

Government Responds to Maya Lands Issue Amid Accusations of Politicization

In this morning’s session with the Ministry of Indigenous Affairs, the government also weighed in

February 8, 2024 No Comment

Minister Dolores Balderamos – Garcia weighs in on Indian Creek

Since the start of the week, we’ve been following the situation in Indian Creek Village

February 8, 2024 No Comment

Belize Continues Push for Schengen Visa Waiver in EU Talks

New Minister of Foreign affairs, Foreign Trade and Immigration, Francis Fonseca says the aim to

February 7, 2024 No Comment

Leader of the Opposition Honored in South Carolina, Receives Recognition

Leader of the Opposition, Moses Shyne Barrow, is in the United States tonight after attending

February 7, 2024 No Comment

Salvadorans in Belize Cast Votes in Historic Presidential Election

Salvadorans from across Belize got a chance to vote in their country’s presidential election. The

February 7, 2024 No Comment

Ministry of Education Declares No-School Day for Municipal Elections

The Ministry of Education has officially announced that Wednesday, March 6 will be a no-school

February 6, 2024 No Comment

Health Minister Responds to Backlash Over X-Ray Machine Approval: Clarifies

The Minister of Health has responded to criticisms surrounding the Cabinet’s publication of its approval

February 6, 2024 No Comment

San Ignacio Mayor Under Fire for Alleged Overreach

San Ignacio/Santa Elena Mayor, Earl Trapp reportedly overstepped his authority when he gave permission for

February 6, 2024 No Comment

Indian Creek Village Residents to Protest Against Former Alcalde: Dispute

Residents of Indian Creek Village in the Toledo District are planning a protest this evening

February 6, 2024 No Comment

Chan Pine Ridge Community Divided Over Land Subdivision Proposal

Villagers in Chan Pine Ridge, Orange Walk District, are divided over plans to subdivide the

February 6, 2024 No Comment

Political Endorsement Sparks Questions in Belize City Mayoral Race: Mayor

Municipal elections are one month away, and both political parties are ramping up their campaign

February 5, 2024 No Comment

Caribbean Shores Residents Become First-Time Landowners in Ministry Initiative

One hundred residents of the Caribbean Shores are now first-time landowners. The recipients were granted

February 5, 2024 No Comment

Cabinet Approves Projects Including Private Security Bill, Electric Bus Initiative,

Cabinet met at the end of January where they discussed and gave their stamp of

February 5, 2024 No Comment

Education Reform Bill Advances Despite Concerns Over Resource Allocation

Reform in the education sector was a major topic of discussion at Friday’s meeting of

February 5, 2024 No Comment

People’s Constitution Commission Calls for Written Recommendations on Constitutional Reform

The People’s Constitution Commission (PCC) is calling on Belizeans to submit their recommendations for constitutional

February 2, 2024 No Comment

Immigration Department Scandal Unveiled: Employee on Leave Amidst Fraud Probe

An employee at the Immigration Department is on a 30-day administrative leave, giving the government

February 2, 2024 No Comment

Senate Showdown: PM Confirms Meeting Despite Opposition Objections

Despite objections from the opposition, the Senate meeting scheduled for February 8 will proceed as

February 2, 2024 No Comment

House of Representatives Tackles Crucial Issues in First 2024 Sitting

The House of Representatives met in Belmopan this morning for the first sitting for 2024.

February 2, 2024 No Comment

UDP Administration to blame for BDF Salary Issue says PM

Another issue was the recent adjustments to the salaries of soldiers of the Belize Defence

February 2, 2024 No Comment

PM Blames Magistrates’ Salary Issue on UDP Administration

Of recent, there were also queries regarding the salaries of magistrates, prosecutors and crown counsels.

February 1, 2024 No Comment

Joint Public Accounts Committee Under Fire: Reports Stuck, Transparency at

Almost two months ago, Prime Minister John Briceno was summoned before the Joint Public Accounts

January 31, 2024 No Comment

Belmopan Mayor calls out Minister Dolores Balderamos Garcia

Mayor Sheran Palacio – she is a one-term mayor for Belmopan who has become known

January 31, 2024 No Comment

Minister Francis Fonseca reiterates needs for Maya Land Rights Issue

The issue surrounding Maya Customary Lands has been dragging out for years. In some instances,

January 31, 2024 No Comment

Should Belize Support South Africa’s Genocide Case Against Israel? Foreign

Should Belize join South Africa’s genocide case brought against Israel at the International Court of

January 31, 2024 No Comment

Peace in the Middle East Meeting Held in Belize Amidst

While Belize’s measures against Israel have been commended by several nations and international groups, the

January 30, 2024 No Comment

Stench Plagues Pound Yard: Residents Demand Action as Odor Worsens

For some time now, an underground stench has been brewing, and has been affecting businesses,

January 30, 2024 No Comment

Municipal Election Countdown: Campaigns Heat Up as Nomination Day Nears

With only 36 days left for the upcoming municipal elections, the aspiring mayors and city

January 30, 2024 No Comment

UDP Mayoral Candidate Denied Leave From Teaching

UDP’s aspiring Mayor for Belmopan, Jackie Burns, is hopeful that the rejection from the Teachers’

January 30, 2024 No Comment

What’s the hold up with CITCO’s Meeting Minutes? We asked

During our discussion with Mayor Wagner, we got a change to ask him about the

January 30, 2024 No Comment

Former Leaders Urge Church Intervention in Israel Ceasefire Call

Five former government leaders are calling on the Evangelical Churches to join the call for

January 29, 2024 No Comment

Mayan Communities Demand Government Meeting Over Land Policy Rejection

Tonight, tensions in the south remain high as several Mayan communities are demanding a meeting

January 29, 2024 No Comment

Maya Leader’s Address Sparks Controversy at Santa Elena Meeting

Of all the addresses delivered on Saturday at the Santa Elena meeting, the remarks made

January 29, 2024 No Comment

Belize City Council Denies Allegations of Misconduct Amidst Grader Purchase

The Belize City Council is rejecting what it says are false narratives being pushed by

January 29, 2024 No Comment

Government Moves to Regulate Social Media “News” blogs

Social media blogs claiming to be legit and credible sources of news will soon be

January 26, 2024 No Comment

Mayan Villages Reject Government’s Land Policy, Minister weighs in on

Several Mayan villages in southern Belize have rejected the government’s draft land policy. The Maya

January 25, 2024 No Comment

Local White Sugar Returns to Shelves: Government Addresses Scarcity and

Local white sugar is expected to return to the stores’ shelves today. The announcement came

January 25, 2024 No Comment

Cabinet Agrees on Various Matters: Boost Program Continues, Tax Exemption

Cabinet met this past Monday where several matters were agreed upon. The first is that

January 25, 2024 No Comment

Boost Program to Continue: Cabinet Pledges Close Monitoring of Beneficiaries

The government says its Boost Program is not going anywhere, but it will closely vet

January 25, 2024 No Comment

Belmopan Mayoral Aspirant Denounces Political Mudslinging: Responds to Cheap Shots

The United Democratic Party’s Belmopan Mayoral Aspirant, Jacqueline Burns, says she’s staying away from the

January 25, 2024 No Comment

Ministry of Local Government Undertakes Nationwide Departmental Tour: Focus on

The Ministry of Local Government, Rural Transformation, Community Development, and Labor has embarked on a

January 24, 2024 No Comment

UDP Chairman says Public Should Stay Out of Police’s Rape

United Democratic Party Chairman, Michael Peyrefitte, says the public should stay out of the police’s

January 24, 2024 No Comment

San Pedro Town Council Reveals Financial Turnaround in Press Conference

Today, the San Pedro Town Council held a press conference to discuss its financial standing

January 24, 2024 No Comment

San Pedro Town Council Implements Secured Software for Efficient Financial

A major part of the council’s rebound was its overhaul of operating systems. The body

January 24, 2024 No Comment

San Pedro Town Council Establishes Fixed Asset Registry for Effective

And apart from making sure it accounts for every penny and dollar, the San Pedro

January 24, 2024 No Comment

Former Blue Economy Minister Andre Perez Unfazed by Cabinet Return

When will former Minister of the Blue Economy Andre Perez return to the Cabinet? He

January 24, 2024 No Comment

Opposition Party claims cops failing to keep crime at bay

The opposition believes that crime is out of control despite last year’s record-low number of

January 24, 2024 No Comment

Ministry of Local Government Embarks on Countrywide Tour to Enhance

The Ministry of Local Government, Rural Transformation, Community Development, and Labor has embarked on a

January 23, 2024 No Comment

Labour Act Overhaul on the Horizon: Belize Ministry of Labour

An overhaul of Belize’s Labour Act may be in the pipeline as the Ministry of

January 23, 2024 No Comment

Opposition Leader Addresses Rape Allegations Against UDP Attorney

Also weighing in on the rape allegations against the UDP affiliated attorney was the Leader

January 23, 2024 No Comment

Technical Workshop Held to Develop INFF Action Plan

The Government of Belize is working to establish an Integrated National Financing Framework (INFF) to

January 23, 2024 No Comment

Electioneering or Necessary Repairs? Minister Musa Responds to Uptick in

As municipal elections approach, many residents have observed an uptick in road works in their

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