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Independent Investigation Ordered in Budna Case - Rosado Returns
The Government of Belize has announced that an independent investigation will be launched into the alleged kidnapping of Joseph Ryan...
Sep 30


Punta Gorda Opens First Art Gallery and Museum
Punta Gorda Town opened of its first-ever Art Gallery and Museum. The new space highlights the creative talents of southern Belize,...
Sep 30


BDF and Police Honoured for Service on National Service Day
The Ministry of the Public Service, Governance, and Disaster Risk Management has recognized 51 members of the Belize Defence Force (BDF)...
Sep 30


Caye Caulker to Vote on Marijuana Industry Referendum
Residents of Caye Caulker are preparing to vote next week, on October 8, 2025, in a referendum that asks whether the government should be...
Sep 30


Belize GDP Rises 0.8%; Services Slip
Belize’s economy grew modestly in the second quarter of 2025, expanding by 0.8 percent to $1.375 billion; however, gains in agriculture...
Sep 25


Free Speech Tested Again: Lessons for Belize
Jimmy Kimmel’s return to ABC after his abrupt suspension underscores both the resilience and fragility of free expression in modern...
Sep 25


Food, Rent, and Gas Push Inflation Up 0.8% in August; Fuel Prices Ease Burden
Belizeans faced higher costs for food, home rentals, and liquefied petroleum gas in August; however, falling fuel prices helped contain...
Sep 25


Police Crackdown on Unauthorized Engagement with External Agencies
The Belize Police Department has issued a new directive reminding officers that they must follow the chain of command when working with...
Sep 25


Marine Exports See Boost in August 2025
Belize’s export earnings for August 2025 showed little movement overall, with the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) reporting that...
Sep 25


Belize Police Department Rolls Out Online Criminal Record Application System
For decades, applying for a “police record” meant standing in long lines at police stations across the country. The document, officially...
Sep 24


BPA Denounces Allegations of Irregularities in Fishing Tournament Vessel Clearances
Concerns have surfaced following the recent Legacy of Champions International Fishing Tournament in Roatán, Honduras, with some Belizean...
Sep 24


Nohoch Che’en Reserve Closed Due to Rising River Levels
The Institute of Archaeology (NICH) has announced the temporary closure of the Nohoch Che’en Archaeological Reserve after elevated river...
Sep 24


CARICOM, Commonwealth Condemn Guatemalan Incursions into Belize
Belize has received strong backing from both CARICOM and the Commonwealth after reports that Guatemalan forces illegally entered Belizean...
Sep 18


Ombudsman’s Report Highlights Delays, Abuses, and Accountability Gaps
The Office of the Ombudsman has submitted its 2024 Annual Report to the National Assembly, detailing hundreds of complaints lodged...
Sep 18


Tropic Air Expands Fleet with Three New Caravans
Belize’s national airline, Tropic Air, has officially added three brand-new Cessna Grand Caravan EX aircraft to its fleet. The milestone...
Sep 18


Nineteen Belizeans are honored for their years of patriotic service
Last night, 19 Belizeans were honored for their years of patriotic service. 17 individuals received the Meritorious Service Award in...
Sep 18


Belize Adopts New Insolvency and Bankruptcy Law
The Financial Services Commission (FSC) has announced the enactment of the new Insolvency and Bankruptcy Act, 2025, which replaces the...
Sep 18


Belize Association of Houston Marks 44th Independence Anniversary with Texas Governor’s Recognition
The Belize Association of Houston is celebrating Belize’s 44th Independence Anniversary with official greetings from Texas Governor Greg...
Sep 16


Toddler Perishes in Early Morning Blaze
Belize City police are investigating a tragic fire that claimed the life of a 4-year-old girl early Tuesday morning. The victim has been...
Sep 16


PM Declares Belize “Fighting Fit” at 44th Independence Anniversary
Prime Minister John Briceño, in his Independence Day address marking Belize’s 44th anniversary of nationhood, declared that “the state of...
Sep 16
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