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Belize’s Diversion Program Offers Youth a Second Chance
On Lake Independence Boulevard, the Community Rehabilitation Department (CRD) is changing how Belize handles young people in conflict...
Aug 15


BPF Breaks Through—Third Party Members Elected in Georgeville
The words "third party" and "elected" rarely appear together in Belize’s political history; however, that changed on June 29, 2025, when...
Jul 5


Public Invited to Comment on Controversial 13th Amendment
The House’s Constitution and Foreign Affairs Committee is calling on the public to submit views on the Belize Constitution (Thirteenth...
Jun 13


Panton: June 14 NPC Meeting “Flawed” and Unconstitutional
Albert Area Representative and Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Tracy Panton, has declared the scheduled June 14 National Party Council...
Jun 13


Amidst 100% Payroll Vote, Espat Offers Rare Own-Government Critique
In a Parliament that has no political backbenchers on the government side, Cayo South Area Representative Hon. Julius Espat picked up—at least in part—the “backbench” mantle while critiquing an aspect of his own Party’s social policy.
Jun 1
Redistricting Case Faces Strikeout Bid; Peace Movement Argues Constitutionality Still Unresolved After One-Month Transition
A courtroom battle over electoral fairness unfolded this week, as government attorneys sought to strike out a redistricting case they...
Apr 10


15 Horses Stolen from Highway Farm; Grisly Video shows animal abuse
Police have detained three teenagers—aged 19, 17, and 16—in connection with the theft of 15 horses from a farm north of Ladyville and the...
Apr 10


PACT and Belize Fund Join Forces to Protect Belize’s Natural Resources
Two of Belize’s leading conservation organizations, the Protected Areas Conservation Trust (PACT) and the Belize Fund for a Sustainable...
Apr 7


Cold Front Brings Rain, Winds, and Cooler Temperatures to Belize
Belize is preparing for the arrival of a cold front, which is expected to bring rain, strong winds, and cooler weather starting tonight....
Apr 7


Belize Scrambles to Safeguard Exports Amid Trump Tariffs
Belize will seek bilateral talks with U.S. officials and coordinate with CARICOM following President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff...
Apr 3


EDITORIAL
President Donald Trump’s announcement of a new universal tariff regime this week has stirred capitals around the world—and Belize is no...
Apr 3


Cabinet Sets One-Year Deadline for Redistricting
Cabinet has announced a firm one-year deadline for completing Belize’s long-delayed redistricting exercise; the decision follows the...
Apr 3


Private Sector Warns: U.S. Tariffs Could Choke SME Exports, Fuel Inflation
The Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) has raised alarms over the economic risks posed by President Donald Trump’s new tariff...
Apr 3


Rosado to Assume Role as Police Commissioner After One-Month Transition
The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced a one-month structured transition before Dr. Anthony Rosado officially assumes the post of...
Apr 3


Baby Bird Season Advice from Belize Bird Rescue
It's baby season again and many of our native and migratory birds are busy building nests and raising their young. Here at Belize Bird...
Apr 3


Horse Dies After Alleged Neglect: Calls for Stronger Animal Welfare Laws Intensify
A tragic case of animal neglect has reignited urgent calls for stricter enforcement of animal welfare laws in Belize. A severely...
Apr 2


Belize Hosts CARICOM Border Control Training Programme
Belize is currently hosting the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) National Border Control Officers Attachment Programme. This...
Apr 1


Police Discover Hand Grenade in Abandoned Building on Ambergris Caye
Authorities have confirmed the discovery of a hand grenade inside an abandoned structure in northern San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. According...
Mar 31


Police Officer Shot in Confrontation Outside Nightclub
A routine police patrol took a violent turn early Monday morning when a police corporal was shot outside Fire Nightclub, formerely known...
Mar 31


Teen Assaulted During Home Invasion in Port Loyola
A 16-year-old girl was attacked during a home invasion early Sunday morning in the Jane Usher neighborhood of Port Loyola. According to...
Mar 31
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