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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, 2025


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, 2025


Special Envoy Condemns Brutal Murder of Wendy Mendez
The Office of the Special Envoy for the Development of Families and Children has strongly condemned the brutal murder of Wendy Mendez,...
Mar 20, 2025


Prime Minister Announces New Chief Executive Officers for Government Ministries
The Office of the Prime Minister has announced the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) appointments for key government ministries. The...
Mar 20, 2025


Belize Expands Solar Energy Efforts with IFC Support
To help Belize secure energy and affordability, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is...
Mar 19, 2025


Oceana Launches Reef Week with 12th Annual Ride to the Reef
Oceana kicked off Reef Week 2025 with its 12th annual Ride to the Reef, uniting over 60 cyclists in a 50-mile journey to raise awareness...
Mar 19, 2025


Panton Faction Secures Party Majority - Tracy in. Shyne out. Lee Mark shines and Patrick dims.
Amid a sweeping PUP victory at the General elections, Moses “Shyne” Barrow has announced his intention to resign as Leader of the United...
Mar 13, 2025


Briceño Sworn in for Second Term, Pledges Hard Work
Amidst a fractured opposition and historic voter apathy, John Briceno took the oath of office on March 13 for his second term as Prime...
Mar 13, 2025


PUP Wins Amidst Historic Low Voter Turnout
Belize’s March 12 general election delivered a decisive victory for the People’s United Party (PUP) but the country saw the lowest voter...
Mar 13, 2025


Belize Prepares for 14th Annual Reef Week 2025: "Building Resilience from Ridge to Reef!"
Belize is gearing up for the 14th Annual Reef Week, a nationwide celebration aimed at raising awareness about the Belize Barrier Reef’s...
Mar 13, 2025


NGOs Back Janelle Chanona to Continue as 13th Senator
The network of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in good standing has officially endorsed Janelle Chanona to continue serving as...
Mar 13, 2025


OAS to Observe Belize’s General Elections on March 12
Belize’s upcoming general elections on March 12, 2025, will be observed by the Organization of American States (OAS). Prime Minister John...
Mar 11, 2025


New Election App Tracks Belize General Election 2025
The Elections & Boundaries Department has launched the Belize General Election 2025 App to help voters and stakeholders track the...
Mar 11, 2025


Labour Department Reminds Employers to Give Time Off for Voting
The Labour Department is reminding all employers that they must allow their workers reasonable time off to vote on General Election Day,...
Mar 11, 2025


Tariff War May Drive Up Belizean Prices, Economist Warns
A global tariff war involving Belize’s three largest trading partners— the U.S., China, and Mexico— is likely to raise consumer prices...
Mar 6, 2025


CCJ Dismisses Enriquez case, Upholds Election Timeline
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) dismissed an appeal filed by Jeremy Enriquez, ruling that his attempt to halt the upcoming general...
Mar 6, 2025


Prisoners Deserve the Right to Vote, Advocacy Group Says
An advocacy group says prisoners on remand and those serving sentences of less than 12 months have the right to vote and is calling on...
Mar 6, 2025


The “Glitch” That Stole Salaries: A Case for Accountability in Belize’s Government
In an era where digital systems govern the most fundamental operations of state institutions, the government of Belize has made an...
Mar 6, 2025


Animal Welfare Groups Condemn Rising Cases of Animal Cruelty in Belize
Eleven animal welfare organizations across Belize have joined their voices to speak out against the increasing violence toward animals,...
Mar 4, 2025


WORLD NEWS: Stock markets fall after US tariffs spark trade war fears
Stock markets around the world fell following the introduction of tariffs by President Donald Trump on goods entering the US from China,...
Mar 4, 2025
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