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Political Scientist Calls for Clearer Thresholds for State of Emergency in New Constitution
Dr. Dylan Vernon, a political scientist and former Chair of the Political Reform Commission of 2000, says the threshold for declaring...
Jul 12, 2024


Clearer Constitutional Provisions for BDF Deployment needed: Political Scientist
There is need for clearer guidelines governing how members of the Belize Defence Force (BDF) are deployed at home and abroad, Political...
Jul 12, 2024


Opposition Calls for Amendment to Standing Orders
The Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Moses "Shyne" Barrow, is urging an amendment to the Standing Orders of the House of Representatives to...
Jul 12, 2024


Commissioner Urges Public to View Makin Incident 'In Its Totality'
The public needs to take matters such as the video involving Sergeant Devon Makin "in its totality," Commissioner of Police Chester...
Jul 12, 2024


Buy Belizean Campaign kicks off with Informational Session
The Office of the Prime Minister, in collaboration with BELTRAIDE, held a Buy Belizean Information and Exchange session at the Phoenix...
Jul 10, 2024


Belize Under Tropical Storm Watch Amid Record-Breaking Season
Belize is under a tropical storm watch as Hurricane Beryl, a rare early-season storm, intensifies in the Caribbean. This powerful...
Jul 4, 2024


PM Warns: ‘Hurricane Beryl is Just the Beginning of a Highly Active Season’ Belize City, son dies
"Hurricane Beryl is just the beginning of what is expected to be a highly active hurricane season. We may have to go through this again...
Jul 4, 2024


High Court Restored After Hurricane Lisa Damage
A year and a half after Hurricane Lisa wreaked havoc on Belize's High Court, the historic building has been restored to its former glory....
Jul 4, 2024


Crackdown on Cyberbullying: Cybercrime Act Enforced
Authorities are intensifying efforts against cyberbullying, emphasizing that sharing lewd and indecent videos or photographs to humiliate...
Jul 4, 2024


Mrs. Clarita Pech Appointed Acting Clerk of the National Assembly
Following the retirement of longstanding Clerk of the National Assembly, Mr. Eddie Webster, the people’s house has a new acting clerk....
Jul 2, 2024


DFC Partners with Royal Mayan Shrimp Farm to Revitalize Belize’s Shrimp Industry
In a move aimed at fortifying Belize's shrimp farming industry, the Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has finalized a pivotal...
Jul 1, 2024


Development Finance Corporation Signs CRESAP Agreement in Belize
In a landmark initiative to bolster agricultural sustainability and resilience against climate impacts, the Development Finance...
Jul 1, 2024


The Chamber of Commerce Urges Preparedness and Responsible Business Practices
As Hurricane Beryl rapidly develops in the Caribbean, signaling the onset of the 2024 Hurricane Season, the Belize Chamber of Commerce &...
Jul 1, 2024


Hurricane Beryl weakens a little but remains a threat to the Caribbean
Hurricane Beryl, the first major hurricane of the 2024 season, has slightly weakened to a Category 3 storm but remains a significant...
Jul 1, 2024


A Tribute to the Life of Tony Leslie
Anthony Luis Leslie was a self-made man. Born from humble beginnings he rose to become one of Belize’s outstanding businessmen. He...
Jul 1, 2024


Belize Announces New Route for Carnival Road March 2024
The Belize National Celebrations Commission (NCC) has unveiled a new route for the upcoming Belize City Carnival Road March, set for...
Jun 26, 2024


Commissioner of Police’s Residence Targeted in Shooting Incident
Late on Tuesday night, Commissioner of Police Chester Williams confirmed reports that his residence in Belmopan had been targeted in a...
Jun 26, 2024


Belize Observes International Day Against Drug Abuse
Today, as the world commemorates the 2024 International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (World Drug Day), the National...
Jun 26, 2024


Belize Maintains Tier 2 Status in U.S. Department of State Trafficking in Persons Report
Belize recently announced its retention of Tier 2 status in the U.S. Department of State's Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report for the...
Jun 24, 2024


Minister Addresses Media Concerns Over Proposed Criminal Investigation Safeguards
Minister of Home Affairs Kareem Musa responded to mounting concerns from media houses regarding proposed legislative amendments aimed at...
Jun 24, 2024
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