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The JanSport Bag Controversy That Sparked a Wave of Giving
What began as a simple family initiative by Superintendent Gamboa and his daughters—handing out school bags to children in need—has...
Aug 20


48 Toledo Villagers Graduate as Community Emergency Responders
Forty-eight residents from five Toledo District villages officially graduated last Thursday as members of Community Emergency Response...
Aug 19


BDF Soldier Raises Concerns Over Welfare; Ministry Clarifies No Salary Cuts Implemented
A Belize Defence Force (BDF) soldier issued a heartfelt plea highlighting challenges faced by members of the Force on social media last...
Aug 18


Belize Confirms First Human Case of New World Screwworm
Belize has confirmed its first-ever human case of New World Screwworm (NWS), a parasitic infestation caused by the Cochliomyia...
Aug 18


Belize Presents First-Ever National Parenting Policy with UNICEF and NCFC Support
The Ministry of Human Development, Family Support, and Gender Affairs (MHDFSGA), in partnership with UNICEF and the National Committee...
Aug 18


Public Service Union of Belize Holds 103rd Annual General Meeting
The Public Service Union of Belize (PSU) successfully hosted its 103rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) on August 15th and 16th, 2025, at the...
Aug 18


‘Keep Call Centers in America Act’ Explained
The U.S. Senate is reviewing a new measure—officially titled the Keep Call Centers in America Act of 2025—that would impose strict...
Aug 15


USA’s BPO-onshoring Act Tests WTO Rules
“Each Member shall accord to services and service suppliers of any other Member… treatment no less favourable than that it accords to its...
Aug 15


Enriquez Presses JLSC on Judge Misconduct Claim
Jeremy Enriquez has asked the Judicial and Legal Services Commission to act on his judicial-misconduct complaint against Justice Tawanda...
Aug 15


Elderly Residents Fight Back in Deadly Blackman Eddy Home Invasion
A late-night home invasion in Blackman Eddy Village ended fatally for one of the suspected attackers after three elderly residents fought...
Aug 15


Belize Launches “Carnival Gold” Magazine and Official Songs to Mark 50 Years of Carnival
The National Celebrations Commission (NCC), in collaboration with the Belize Carnival Association (BCA), today unveiled the Carnival@50...
Aug 15


GOB and NHI Partner to Strengthen HIV Response
The Government of Belize has taken a step forward in the fight against HIV through a new partnership between the Ministry of Economic...
Aug 15


Belize’s Diversion Program Offers Youth a Second Chance
On Lake Independence Boulevard, the Community Rehabilitation Department (CRD) is changing how Belize handles young people in conflict...
Aug 15


Public Invited to Comment on Controversial 13th Amendment
The House’s Constitution and Foreign Affairs Committee is calling on the public to submit views on the Belize Constitution (Thirteenth...
Jun 13
Redistricting Case Faces Strikeout Bid; Peace Movement Argues Constitutionality Still Unresolved After One-Month Transition
A courtroom battle over electoral fairness unfolded this week, as government attorneys sought to strike out a redistricting case they...
Apr 10


15 Horses Stolen from Highway Farm; Grisly Video shows animal abuse
Police have detained three teenagers—aged 19, 17, and 16—in connection with the theft of 15 horses from a farm north of Ladyville and the...
Apr 10


PACT and Belize Fund Join Forces to Protect Belize’s Natural Resources
Two of Belize’s leading conservation organizations, the Protected Areas Conservation Trust (PACT) and the Belize Fund for a Sustainable...
Apr 7


Cold Front Brings Rain, Winds, and Cooler Temperatures to Belize
Belize is preparing for the arrival of a cold front, which is expected to bring rain, strong winds, and cooler weather starting tonight....
Apr 7


Belize Scrambles to Safeguard Exports Amid Trump Tariffs
Belize will seek bilateral talks with U.S. officials and coordinate with CARICOM following President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff...
Apr 3


EDITORIAL
President Donald Trump’s announcement of a new universal tariff regime this week has stirred capitals around the world—and Belize is no...
Apr 3
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