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96 Officers Become First-Time Land Owners
In an effort to enhance the welfare of Belize's law enforcement personnel, 96 police officers have been granted approvals to purchase...
Jun 18, 2024
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Belize Braces for Tropical Weather Double Threat
As Belize continues to deal with prolonged rainfall from a lingering low-pressure system, a new threat is brewing in the Gulf of Mexico....
Jun 18, 2024
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Crime Stats: Murders up 28%, Overall Crime down by 14%
Amidst 14% decline in overall crime, the aggregate murder up to May 2024 shows a 28 percent over the same period last year, Belize Crime...
Jun 14, 2024
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Davian Flores Sentenced to One Year for Child Cruelty
Thirty-three-year-old Davian Flores was sentenced to one year in prison this week on two counts of child cruelty. Flores gained national...
Jun 14, 2024
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Ministry of Transport to Resolve License Plate Shortage in August
The Ministry of Transport says it is under two months away from resolving the shortage of license plates and license stickers. The...
Jun 14, 2024
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Stolen Boat Recovered Behind Nova Shrimp Farm in Ladyville Village
In a dramatic turn of events, a stolen boat belonging to Stake Bank has been found at the seafront in Ladyville Village, concealed behind...
Jun 10, 2024
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Belize FSC Ascends to Associate Membership with IOSCO, Strengthening Global Financial Standards
The Belize Financial Services Commission (FSC) has secured its status as an associate member of the International Organization of...
Jun 10, 2024
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Bread Price Hike: A Necessary Measure, Says Minister Andre Perez
Minister of the Blue Economy and stakeholder in the bakery industry, Hon. Andre Perez, addresses the nationwide bread price increase,...
Jun 7, 2024
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Tracy Panton Refutes Allegations in Gegg’s Senate Testimony
Belize, May 31, 2024 — Albert Area Representative Hon. Tracy Panton has raised concerns about the practice of witnesses being able to...
Jun 7, 2024
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BAHA Clarifies Sugar Export Rumors
Recent rumors circulating regarding the issuance of an export license for sugar at a border location in northern Belize have been...
Jun 5, 2024
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Belize Government Teams Up with University to Boost Financial Management Skills
In a bid to upgrade the country's financial management, the Government of Belize has joined forces with the Inter-American Development...
Jun 5, 2024
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Ministry of New Growth Industries Reactivates Hemp Industry Oversight Committee to Drive Sector Development
In a move towards bolstering Belize's hemp industry, the Ministry of New Growth Industries convened the Hemp Industry Oversight Committee...
Jun 3, 2024
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First Joint Cooperation Commission Meeting Strengthens Panama-Belize Ties
Her Excellency Amalia Mai, Chief Executive Officer at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, and Her Excellency Yill Otero,...
Jun 3, 2024
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Cooking Gas Gets Cheaper Starting Today!
Starting June 3rd, 2024, cooking gas is going to cost less! The Supplies Control Unit (SCU) in the Ministry of Agriculture, Food...
Jun 3, 2024
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Sugar Industry Commission of Inquiry Holds Inaugural Meeting to Examine Belize’s Sugar Cane Sector
The long-awaited Commission of Inquiry into Belize's sugar cane industry officially commenced its work with its inaugural meeting on May...
Jun 3, 2024
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Minister explains need for measured sugar price increase
Minister of Agriculture Hon. Jose Mai, during a Special Sitting of the House of Representatives on May 30th, 2024, called for a measured,...
Jun 1, 2024
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More Energy from BELCOGEN Could Offset Energy Crisis
Belize Sugar Industries (BSI) says that increased energy production at its BELCOGEN power plant can help offset Belize’s current energy...
Jun 1, 2024
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Belize Participates in Lima Meeting to Improve Ammo Safety
Ms. Sharole Carr, the Chief Executive Officer of Belize’s Ministry of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries, represented Belize at the...
May 29, 2024
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New Italian Ambassador Presents Credentials to Governor General
Governor General Dame Froyla Tzalam welcomed Alessandro Modiano, the new Italian Ambassador to Belize, as he delivered his letters of...
May 29, 2024
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IFAD Mission in Belize Promotes Agricultural Resilience
The Government of Belize, in collaboration with the International Fund for Agriculture and Development (IFAD), celebrated the successful...
May 29, 2024
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