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June 15, 2026 No Comment

Audit Finds $4.6 Million in Losses at Belmopan City Council

The findings of an independent audit into the finances of the Belmopan City Council during

June 15, 2026 No Comment

Officials Find No Evidence of Misconduct in Mira Contract Review

Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of Defence and Border Security, Major (Retired) Francis Usher,

June 15, 2026 No Comment

John Saldivar Raises Nepotism Concerns Over Mira Contract Records

While the Ministry of Defence and Border Security maintains that its review found no irregularities

June 3, 2026 No Comment

PM Defends Oscar Mira Amid Alberto August Controversy

PM John Briceño has weighed in on the recent public fallout involving Minister of Home

June 1, 2026 No Comment

Alberto August’s legal team set to sue the government

Is the police minister and the Briceño administration drunk on power? That is the question

June 1, 2026 No Comment

Deleted Post by Minister’s Brother Sparks Double Standards Debate

As the debate continues over Alberto August’s arrest, attention did shift toward comments made by

June 1, 2026 No Comment

Peyrefitte Details Police Operation Behind Alberto August Detention

Taking you back to Saturday, Attorney Michael Peyrefitte spoke in detail surrounding the detention of

June 1, 2026 No Comment

Alberto August Charged Under Cybercrime Act After 28-Hour Detention

After more than 24 hours of being detained, documents surfaced, revealing that August was formally

June 1, 2026 No Comment

PM Briceño Steps In to Secure Alberto August’s Release

After all was said and done, it was Prime Minister John Briceno who called for

June 1, 2026 No Comment

San Joaquin Council Seat Filled Without Need for By-Election

A village council by-election scheduled for San Joaquin Village in the Corozal District will no

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

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 12, 2026 No Comment

Shyne Blasts UDP Leadership

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

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 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

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 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

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 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

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 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 17, 2026 No Comment

Corozal Bay Sees Community Upgrades With Focus on Central Park

Residents of Corozal Bay are seeing community improvements, as Area Representative Thea Garcia-Ramirez rolls out

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 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

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 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 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

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

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 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 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 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

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 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

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 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 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 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

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 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 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

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

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

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

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

Sparse Turnout as Expected Protest Fails to Materialize

The anticipation of a massive protest outside the National Assembly was diminished when the media

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

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

Government Consults Former PCC Chairs on Constitutional Reform

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

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

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 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

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

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

NTUCB Plans Protest at SSB Over BTL–Speednet Acquisition

The National Trade Union Congress of Belize is planning a protest this week at the

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

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

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

Belize People’s Front Joins Criticism of U.S. Sanctions Against Cuba

Similar concerns were echoed by the Belize People’s Front, which issued a strongly worded condemnation

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

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

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 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

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

Patrick Faber Says UDP Will Oppose BTL Deal

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

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 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 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 Telecom Consolidation Needed Amid Rising Competition

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

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

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

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 21, 2026 No Comment

Orange Walk Man Charged with Drug Possession After Midnight Arrest

Police in Orange Walk have charged 24-year-old Darnell Valentine was booked and charged for having

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