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Churches: Caye Caulker Vote Isn’t Breach of 2022 Referendum Pact
Church leaders say Caye Caulker’s cannabis referendum does not breach their 2022 pact with Government; they deem it a local poll, adding...
Oct 2


Agriculture Ministry Rejects ‘Defamatory’ Post, and threatens Legal Action
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise has rejected a social-media post alleging the minister’s involvement in local...
Oct 2


UDP Slams Government Over Free Movement Rollout
The Opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) has sharply criticized the Government’s handling of the October 1 launch of full Free...
Oct 2


Leaked Emails Reveal 70 Drug Planes Landed in Belize
At least 70 drug planes landed in Belize between 2020 and 2021, according to leaked emails from Mexico’s defense ministry. The flights,...
Oct 2


SPARK Raises Alarm Over Repeated Horse Abuse in Belize
Animal welfare group SPARK is calling for urgent action following another disturbing case of horse abuse reported this week on Marine...
Sep 30


Independent Investigation Ordered in Budna Case - Rosado Returns
The Government of Belize has announced that an independent investigation will be launched into the alleged kidnapping of Joseph Ryan...
Sep 30


Punta Gorda Opens First Art Gallery and Museum
Punta Gorda Town opened of its first-ever Art Gallery and Museum. The new space highlights the creative talents of southern Belize,...
Sep 30


BDF and Police Honoured for Service on National Service Day
The Ministry of the Public Service, Governance, and Disaster Risk Management has recognized 51 members of the Belize Defence Force (BDF)...
Sep 30


Caye Caulker to Vote on Marijuana Industry Referendum
Residents of Caye Caulker are preparing to vote next week, on October 8, 2025, in a referendum that asks whether the government should be...
Sep 30


Food, Rent, and Gas Push Inflation Up 0.8% in August; Fuel Prices Ease Burden
Belizeans faced higher costs for food, home rentals, and liquefied petroleum gas in August; however, falling fuel prices helped contain...
Sep 25


Police Crackdown on Unauthorized Engagement with External Agencies
The Belize Police Department has issued a new directive reminding officers that they must follow the chain of command when working with...
Sep 25


Marine Exports See Boost in August 2025
Belize’s export earnings for August 2025 showed little movement overall, with the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) reporting that...
Sep 25


Belize Police Department Rolls Out Online Criminal Record Application System
For decades, applying for a “police record” meant standing in long lines at police stations across the country. The document, officially...
Sep 24


BPA Denounces Allegations of Irregularities in Fishing Tournament Vessel Clearances
Concerns have surfaced following the recent Legacy of Champions International Fishing Tournament in Roatán, Honduras, with some Belizean...
Sep 24


Nohoch Che’en Reserve Closed Due to Rising River Levels
The Institute of Archaeology (NICH) has announced the temporary closure of the Nohoch Che’en Archaeological Reserve after elevated river...
Sep 24


CARICOM, Commonwealth Condemn Guatemalan Incursions into Belize
Belize has received strong backing from both CARICOM and the Commonwealth after reports that Guatemalan forces illegally entered Belizean...
Sep 18


Ombudsman’s Report Highlights Delays, Abuses, and Accountability Gaps
The Office of the Ombudsman has submitted its 2024 Annual Report to the National Assembly, detailing hundreds of complaints lodged...
Sep 18


Tropic Air Expands Fleet with Three New Caravans
Belize’s national airline, Tropic Air, has officially added three brand-new Cessna Grand Caravan EX aircraft to its fleet. The milestone...
Sep 18


Nineteen Belizeans are honored for their years of patriotic service
Last night, 19 Belizeans were honored for their years of patriotic service. 17 individuals received the Meritorious Service Award in...
Sep 18


Belize Adopts New Insolvency and Bankruptcy Law
The Financial Services Commission (FSC) has announced the enactment of the new Insolvency and Bankruptcy Act, 2025, which replaces the...
Sep 18
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