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UDP No-Shows Hand PUP Two Seats Before Election Day
The upcoming general election has taken an extraordinary turn as two United Democratic Party (UDP) candidates failed to appear for...
Feb 27


Body of Missing Belizean Man FoundAccompanied by Note Alluding to Police Ties to Drug Trade
The body of Raheem Usher, a Belizean man who had been missing for nearly a month, was discovered early Thursday morning in San Antonio...
Feb 27


EBC Stays Neutral, Assigns UDP Red to Both Factions
The Election and Boundaries Commission (EBC) has ruled that all 41 candidates contesting under the UDP banner will share the party’s...
Feb 27


Rising Costs: Food and Housing Drive Belize's Inflation in 2025
Prices for Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages ("Food") have climbed by more than 34% between October 2020 and January 2025, and continues...
Feb 27


New Dorothy Menzies Child Care Center Opens in Belmopan
The newly renovated and relocated Dorothy Menzies Child Care Center was officially opened in Maya Mopan, Belmopan. The center, which was...
Feb 27


Ministry of Education Signs Contracts to Expand ConnectED Program for Enhanced Education
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Science, and Technology (MoECST) continues to bridge the digital divide by signing two contracts with...
Feb 27
Editorial: Panton’s High-Stakes Play - Can Barrow Survive a Loss in Mesopotamia?
The decision by Tracy Panton’s faction to field Lee Mark Chang in Mesopotamia against UDP Leader Moses "Shyne" Barrow is more than just a...
Feb 20


Alliance for Democracy Launches 15 Candidates
The Alliance for Democracy, led by Tracy Panton, unveiled its slate of 15 candidates for the 2025 General Elections at a press conference...
Feb 20


BPM: Demands Court Ruling on Redistricting Before Elections
The Belize Peace Movement (BPM) has reiterated its call for urgent judicial intervention in its constitutional challenge against the...
Feb 20


Stop the Polls! Enriquez Appeals Court Ruling, Seeks Injunction Against Elections
In a press release issued today, Jerry Enriquez announced that he has filed an appeal against the ruling of Justice Hondora and is...
Feb 20


Department of Transport Launches Nationwide Distribution of License Plates and Stickers
The Department of Transport (DOT) has announced the launch of a nationwide distribution of pending license plates, stickers, and driver’s...
Feb 20


EGDD Partners with Ministry of Home Affairs for Online Criminal Records Registry
The E-Govern-ance & Digitalization Department (EGDD) has partnered with the Ministry of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries to launch...
Feb 20


Fireworks and Firecrackers Killing Pets prompts Call for Action
Over the Christmas, a growing number of reports were made about pets being harmed and killed by fireworks, firecrackers, and cherry...
Dec 30, 2024


Shyne Bright on Hulu: Rapper's Remarkable Redemption Story Hits Top Spot
The Honorable Shyne documentary has soared to the top spot on Disney's Hulu, telling the compelling story of Jamal “Shyne” Barrow’s...
Nov 23, 2024


Cruise Tourism in Belize Remains Below Pre-Pandemic Levels as of 2024
Cruise tourism in Belize remains significantly below pre-pandemic levels, with cruise ship calls and passenger arrivals as of September...
Nov 8, 2024


Belize's Overnight Tourism Rebounds, Exceeding 2019 Levels
Belize's overnight tourism sector is experiencing a remarkable resurgence in 2024, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. As of September 2024,...
Nov 8, 2024


Ministry of Investment Launches Vanilla Farming Training in Southern Belize
The Ministry of Investment, in collaboration with several key partners, has officially launched the Vanilla Training for Women and Girls...
Nov 7, 2024


UK Confirms Sugar Quota Policies, Securing Benefits for Belize’s Sugar Industry
Belize’s sugar industry has secured a significant victory with the recent confirmation by the UK government to maintain its current...
Nov 7, 2024


Belize Government Lotteries Ltd. Offers $1 Million Jackpot in Anniversary Raffle
In celebration of its one-year anniversary, Belize Government Lotteries Ltd. (BGLL) is launching a special event to mark this milestone:...
Nov 7, 2024


Speaker Valerie Woods Elected Chairperson of CPA Small Branches Network
Valerie Woods, Speaker of the House of Representatives of Belize, has been elected as the new Chairperson of the Commonwealth...
Nov 7, 2024
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