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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


Cabinet Sets One-Year Deadline for Redistricting
Cabinet has announced a firm one-year deadline for completing Belize’s long-delayed redistricting exercise; the decision follows the...
Apr 3


Private Sector Warns: U.S. Tariffs Could Choke SME Exports, Fuel Inflation
The Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) has raised alarms over the economic risks posed by President Donald Trump’s new tariff...
Apr 3


Rosado to Assume Role as Police Commissioner After One-Month Transition
The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced a one-month structured transition before Dr. Anthony Rosado officially assumes the post of...
Apr 3


Baby Bird Season Advice from Belize Bird Rescue
It's baby season again and many of our native and migratory birds are busy building nests and raising their young. Here at Belize Bird...
Apr 3


Horse Dies After Alleged Neglect: Calls for Stronger Animal Welfare Laws Intensify
A tragic case of animal neglect has reignited urgent calls for stricter enforcement of animal welfare laws in Belize. A severely...
Apr 2


Belize Hosts CARICOM Border Control Training Programme
Belize is currently hosting the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) National Border Control Officers Attachment Programme. This...
Apr 1


Police Officer Shot in Confrontation Outside Nightclub
A routine police patrol took a violent turn early Monday morning when a police corporal was shot outside Fire Nightclub, formerely known...
Mar 31


Teen Assaulted During Home Invasion in Port Loyola
A 16-year-old girl was attacked during a home invasion early Sunday morning in the Jane Usher neighborhood of Port Loyola. According to...
Mar 31


Trump’s Tariffs Could Kill Duty-Free Exports, Raise Prices in Belize
Belizean exports that currently enter the United States duty free, could start facing tariffs if the “Trump rhetoric” materializes, Local...
Mar 27


Bitter-Sweet Moves: Sugar Shakeup Rattles North
Government’s decision to relocate the sugar portfolio to the Prime Minister’s Office has prompted sharp criticism from the BSCFA; while...
Mar 27


Carbon Monoxide Confirmed in Death of Trio
Toxicology results confirmed carbon monoxide poisoning as the cause of death for three U.S. women found unresponsive in a San Pedro hotel...
Mar 27


National Budget Delayed Until May
The Government's annual Budget, usually unveiled in March, will instead be presented in May due the March 12th General Elections, and...
Mar 27


Navigating Tariffs in a Global Trade War
Wielding tariffs as his favourite weapon, US President Donald Trump has now initiated a trade war against several countries, both friend...
Mar 27


Oceana Belize Calls for Stronger Marine Protections Amid Illegal Dredging Concerns
Oceana Belize has renewed calls for greater protection of the country’s marine ecosystems, emphasizing their vital role in both...
Mar 27


Same Pledge, New Term: PM Again Promises 2025 Redistricting
Prime Minister John Briceño has reaffirmed that Belize's long-anticipated electoral redistricting will be completed by the end of 2025,...
Mar 20


UNWEAKENED SUPERMAJORITYPUP retains constitution-changing numbers
For the first time in Belize’s post-independence history, a ruling party has maintained an unweakened supermajority in its second term...
Mar 20


Commissioner: No Speculation Yet on San Pedro Hotel Deaths
Belize’s top law enforcement is awaiting the results of a toxicology report before confirming the cause of death for the three U.S. women...
Mar 20


Shyne Barrow Steps Down as Leader of Belize’s United Democratic Party
In a stunning political turn, Shyne Barrow announced his immediate resignation as head of Belize’s United Democratic Party (UDP) in an...
Mar 20


Belize Government Lotteries Relocates Live Drawings to Belmopan
The Belize Government Lotteries Ltd. has announced that, effective Sunday, April 27, 2025, the live drawing of all Belize government...
Mar 20
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