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Aragon Calls for UDP Leadership Change, Endorses Tracy Panton
In a recent development within the United Democratic Party (UDP), former Minister and Area Representative Elodio Aragon, the party's...
Nov 1, 2024
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Contreras Walks Out of Senate Committee, Following in Senior Officials' Footsteps
Former Minister of Economic Development Erwin Contreras walked out of a Senate Special Select Committee meeting held on October 28th,...
Nov 1, 2024
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Easing Inflation Brings Policy Shift for Emerging Markets
Easing inflation rates across major economies are expected to relieve inflationary pressures on developing and emerging markets, allowing...
Nov 1, 2024
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Taiwanese Foreign Minister Visits Belize to Strengthen Ties
H.E. Lin Chia-Lung, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan), arrived in Belize on October 29, 2024. He met with...
Oct 30, 2024
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New Judge Sworn into Caribbean Court of Justice
On October 29, 2024, Justice Chantal Ononaiwu was sworn in as a Judge of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), making her the second...
Oct 30, 2024
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Belize Joins IDB and Central American Finance Ministers in New Regional Initiative
Hon. Christopher Coye, Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance, Economic Development, and Investment, participated in meetings with...
Oct 30, 2024
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CCCCC Unveils New Logo, Reinforcing Climate Action Commitment
The Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) has introduced a new logo, while keeping its ongoing mission to strengthen the...
Oct 23, 2024
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Belize Takes Action Against New World Screw Worm Threat
Minister of Agriculture José Abelardo Mai is visiting Honduras and Panama to address the potential threat of the New World Screw Worm...
Oct 23, 2024
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Cell Phone Repair Course Launches in Orange Walk Town
The Office of the Prime Minister, in partnership with the Ministry of Investment, the National Women’s Commission, and the Orange Walk...
Oct 23, 2024
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2025 Public and Bank Holidays Announced
The Ministry of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries has officially announced the list of public and bank holidays for 2025. This...
Oct 23, 2024
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New LPG Prices Set to Take Effect in Belize
The Supplies Control Unit (SCU) of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise has announced new prices for Liquefied...
Oct 23, 2024
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Select Committee Expresses Disappointment with Officials’ Silence on Portico Agreement
The Senate Special Select Committee (SSSC) voiced its disappointment after Cabinet Secretary Stuart Leslie and Minister of State...
Oct 17, 2024
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UDP Opposes Sugar Price Hike, Accuses Government of Ignoring Smuggling Issues
The United Democratic Party (UDP) has strongly rejected the government's proposal to increase local sugar prices as a measure to combat...
Oct 17, 2024
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UDP Slams PUP Ministers for Senate Walkout
The United Democratic Party (UDP) has condemned the actions of three prominent members of the ruling People’s United Party (PUP),...
Oct 17, 2024
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Arson Investigation Underway After Fire Destroys Three Houses in Dangriga
Police are investigating an arson incident in Dangriga Town, Belize, where a fire destroyed three houses on Commerce Street on the...
Oct 16, 2024
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Six-Year-Old King-Shakel Wade falls in canal and drowns
In a heartbreaking incident in Belize City, six-year-old King-Shakel Wade was discovered dead in a canal on Fairweather Street and South...
Oct 16, 2024
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Belize Celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Resistance Day 2024
On Indigenous Peoples’ Resistance Day, October 12th, the Ministry of Human Development, Families, and Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs joined...
Oct 16, 2024
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Ministry of Economic Development Launches Human Rights Research Series at University of Belize
Today, Acting CEO Carlos Pol of the Ministry of Economic Development attended the launch of the Research Office's Human Rights Research...
Oct 8, 2024
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Belize Takes Over OAS Chairmanship Amid Regional Challenges
Belize has officially taken on the Chairmanship of the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS). During a formal...
Oct 7, 2024
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New Land Exchange Agreement Boosts Forensic Science in Belize
The Ministry of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries (MHANGI) has signed a Land Exchange Agreement with the University of Belize (UB)....
Oct 7, 2024
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