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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


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


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


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


Record Cane Payment Announced for Belize Farmers
Cane farmers in northern Belize will receive a record final payment of BZ$90.95 per ton for their sugarcane for the 2024 crop, marking...
Oct 30, 2024


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


Rain or 'Shyne!' AfD’s Legal Opinion Says Unity Convention Good to Go
A legal opinion shared by Hon. Tracy Panton argues that the October 20th Unity Convention is constitutionally valid, despite objections...
Oct 19, 2024


‘Belize Has Lost!’ Coye to Senate Committee on Cruise Port Delays
“From a development perspective as it relates to this project, Belize has lost,” Minister of State Christopher Coye told the Senate...
Oct 17, 2024


PSU Condemns Government’s Handling of Auditor General's Vacancy
The Public Service Union (PSU) has criticized the Briceño Administration’s recent Auditor General vacancy notice, claiming it undermines...
Oct 17, 2024


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


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


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


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


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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