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Belize is importing far more goods than it exports. But Central Bank data show that the country's powerful services surplus, driven heavily by tourism, offsets most of its merchandise deficit. Belize's merchandise trade numbers are moving in the wrong direction. During the first eight months of 2026, the country imported BZ$2.207 billion in goods, up 15.8% from BZ$1.906 billion during the same period last year. At the same time, domestic merchandise exports fell 14% to BZ$272

The churches have taken a hardball position on the recently revived discussion surrounding the legalization and liberalization of abortion laws in Belize, following a recent push by the Belize Family Life Association. Church Senator Luis Wade has gone on record to say that the churches will oppose any such move, since the current legislation in place is adequate as it stands. Wade said the churches will be keeping a watchful eye on any developments and suggested that the coun

The Public Service Union has objected to Troy Gabb’s appointment as acting chair of the Public Services Commission, questioning whether his public political commentary is compatible with the independence expected of the body. The objection comes more than two months after Governor General Dame Froyla Tzalam appointed Gabb to act as chairperson of the Commission, effective July 20, 2026, while substantive Chairperson Diana Price-Murillo is on leave. According to the July 23 Ga

By Melvin Abdon When local news channels broke the story and social media filled with angry partisan arguments, one fact became hard to ignore: Belize was facing another challenge to its sovereignty. On the night of September 24, 2026, radar operators reportedly tracked an uninvited Guatemalan military aircraft deep inside Belizean airspace. The aircraft, identified by the tail number FAG 706, allegedly circled over Lighthouse Reef with its transponder switched off before ret

Dozens of delegations walked out of the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the podium, staging a highly visible protest during his address. The walkout unfolded live during the 81st session of the General Assembly, with diplomats filing out of the chamber and leaving large sections of seats empty as Netanyahu prepared to speak. The Palestinian delegation had encouraged diplomatic missions to participate in a coordinat