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BAHA Clarifies Sugar Export Rumors
Recent rumors circulating regarding the issuance of an export license for sugar at a border location in northern Belize have been...
Jun 5, 2024


Belize Government Teams Up with University to Boost Financial Management Skills
In a bid to upgrade the country's financial management, the Government of Belize has joined forces with the Inter-American Development...
Jun 5, 2024


CEMO Unveils Official Hurricane Shelters Ahead of 2024 Season
The City Emergency Management Organization (CEMO) has officially released the Belize City National Shelter List for 2024. As part of...
Jun 5, 2024


Ministry of New Growth Industries Reactivates Hemp Industry Oversight Committee to Drive Sector Development
In a move towards bolstering Belize's hemp industry, the Ministry of New Growth Industries convened the Hemp Industry Oversight Committee...
Jun 3, 2024


First Joint Cooperation Commission Meeting Strengthens Panama-Belize Ties
Her Excellency Amalia Mai, Chief Executive Officer at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, and Her Excellency Yill Otero,...
Jun 3, 2024


Cooking Gas Gets Cheaper Starting Today!
Starting June 3rd, 2024, cooking gas is going to cost less! The Supplies Control Unit (SCU) in the Ministry of Agriculture, Food...
Jun 3, 2024


Sugar Industry Commission of Inquiry Holds Inaugural Meeting to Examine Belize’s Sugar Cane Sector
The long-awaited Commission of Inquiry into Belize's sugar cane industry officially commenced its work with its inaugural meeting on May...
Jun 3, 2024


Minister explains need for measured sugar price increase
Minister of Agriculture Hon. Jose Mai, during a Special Sitting of the House of Representatives on May 30th, 2024, called for a measured,...
Jun 1, 2024


More Energy from BELCOGEN Could Offset Energy Crisis
Belize Sugar Industries (BSI) says that increased energy production at its BELCOGEN power plant can help offset Belize’s current energy...
Jun 1, 2024


Can Senate Cmte. compel attendance? Former PM says in Contreras' case it's complicated
Barrow also referenced the Legislative Privileges and Immunities Ordinance, which provides the Senate with the power to summon witnesses
Jun 1, 2024


Contreras refuses to attend Special Select Committee hearing
Belmopan, May 29, 2024 — The Senate Special Select Committee postponed its seventh public hearing on the Portico Definitive Agreement...
Jun 1, 2024


Belize Participates in Lima Meeting to Improve Ammo Safety
Ms. Sharole Carr, the Chief Executive Officer of Belize’s Ministry of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries, represented Belize at the...
May 29, 2024


New Italian Ambassador Presents Credentials to Governor General
Governor General Dame Froyla Tzalam welcomed Alessandro Modiano, the new Italian Ambassador to Belize, as he delivered his letters of...
May 29, 2024


IFAD Mission in Belize Promotes Agricultural Resilience
The Government of Belize, in collaboration with the International Fund for Agriculture and Development (IFAD), celebrated the successful...
May 29, 2024


Chief Justice Blenman Swears in New Mediators to Boost Belize’s Legal System
In a bid to streamline legal proceedings and offer more accessible justice, Honourable Chief Justice Louise Esther Blenman has...
May 29, 2024


Belize Makes Big Splash with Blue Bonds at Island Conference
The Belizean government and The Nature Conservancy made waves at the 4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States...
May 29, 2024


Wildfires Prompt Health Advisories in Belize
The Ministry of Health & Wellness (MoHW) and the Department of the Environment (DoE) have issued urgent health advisories to the public...
May 27, 2024


Senate Inquiry highlights need for corruption reforms
Business community Senator Kevin Herrera said this week that the testimony of Portico developer David Gegg has highlighted the need for...
May 24, 2024


BPM Appeals to Governor General for Redistricting
The Belize PEACE Movement (BPM) has urged Governor General Dame Froyla Tzalam to refuse elections without redistricting. BPM contends the...
May 24, 2024


Former Security Guard Faces 10-Year Sentence for Child Abuse
Devain Flores, 33, a former security guard, pleaded guilty to updated charges of child cruelty after a viral video showed him assaulting...
May 24, 2024
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