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Belize joined delegates from across the Americas at the 20th American Regional Meeting (AmRM) of the International Labour Organization (ILO), held from October 1 to 3, 2025, under the theme “Advancing Decent Work, Social Justice, and Inclusive Development.” The Belize delegation was led by Hon. Florencio Marin Jr., Minister of Rural Transformation, Community Development, Labour, and Local Government. He was accompanied by Mr. Valentino Shal, Chief Executive Officer, and Ms. R

Nearly a month after public interest litigant Jeremy Enriquez petitioned the Ombudsman to review the Attorney General’s refusal of his...

The Central Bank of Belize has announced the establishment of a national Credit Reporting System (CRS), marking a major advancement in...

The Honourable Chief Justice, Madam Louise Esther Blenman, has announced that the Rules Committee of the Senior Courts of Belize has...

The Belize Agricultural Health Authority (BAHA) is warning the public about the illegal importation and sale of unregistered or expired...

Belize’s tourism industry has earned itself top spots in the Condé Nast Traveler 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards, announced on Tuesday. The...

The National Evangelical Association of Belize (NEAB) has expressed serious concerns over the upcoming Caye Caulker Referendum on...

Saint Catherine Academy (SCA) has made Belize proud by winning the IX Central American Student Games (CODICADER) Volleyball Championship...

A new cannabis revenue model for Caye Caulker suggests that legal production and regulated sales could generate more than $10 million in...

The National Bus Consolidation Pro Tempore Advisory Committee is advancing plans to establish the Consolidated National Bus Company, a...

Church leaders say Caye Caulker’s cannabis referendum does not breach their 2022 pact with Government; they deem it a local poll, adding...

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise has rejected a social-media post alleging the minister’s involvement in local...

The Opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) has sharply criticized the Government’s handling of the October 1 launch of full Free...

At least 70 drug planes landed in Belize between 2020 and 2021, according to leaked emails from Mexico’s defense ministry. The flights,...

Animal welfare group SPARK is calling for urgent action following another disturbing case of horse abuse reported this week on Marine...

The Government of Belize has announced that an independent investigation will be launched into the alleged kidnapping of Joseph Ryan...

Punta Gorda Town opened of its first-ever Art Gallery and Museum. The new space highlights the creative talents of southern Belize,...

The Ministry of the Public Service, Governance, and Disaster Risk Management has recognized 51 members of the Belize Defence Force (BDF)...

Residents of Caye Caulker are preparing to vote next week, on October 8, 2025, in a referendum that asks whether the government should be...

Belizeans faced higher costs for food, home rentals, and liquefied petroleum gas in August; however, falling fuel prices helped contain...