BELIZE-CRIME-Government moving ahead with plans for gun and gang court

Redistricting and Persistent Malapportionment: The Belize Experience

By E. Andrew Marshalleck SC BELIZE CITY, Mon. Sept. 29, 2025 The Problem There are 197,018 registered voters and 31 electoral divisions in Belize. If those voters are equally spread across the 31 divisions, then each division should have...

Stakeholders Unite to Strengthen Tourism Safety Measures in Belize

Some 70 stakeholders drawn from various sectors descended on the Biltmore Plus to step up tourism safety for visitors. Jahriene Sankey tell us more. Jahreine Sankey, Love Reporter: Belize kicks off a bold new chapter in tourism with the first...

Prime Minister Briceño to attend American Caribbean Maritime Foundation Anchor awards in support of Maritime Scholarships for Belizeans

Views: 52 Views: 51 Posted: Wednesday, October 8, 2025. 2:16 pm CST. By Zoila Palma: The Belize Port Authority has announced that Prime Minister John Briceño will attend the American Caribbean Maritime Foundation (ACMF) Anchor Awards Gala this...

Rotary Club Donates Security Equipment to YWCA Belize

The Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) is also stepping up their security with the help of the 68-year-old Rotary Club of Belize. Today the organization Dr. President, Sylvia Cattouse was on hand to present a generous donation to the Y....

U16 Belize Boys National Team fall 8–0 to Panama, finish 8th as Costa Rica clinch UNCAF title

Views: 0 Views: 0 Posted: Wednesday, October 8, 2025. 6:31 pm CST. U16 Belize Boys National Team – Photo Credit: FFB By Rubén Morales Iglesias: 🇧🇿 The U16 Belize Boys National Team (BBNT) wrapped up their run at the 2025 UNCAF FIFA Forward U16...

Barbados, Belize, Dominica, And St. Vincent Sign Historic Pact Allowing Citizens To Live And Work Freely Across Borders

Colourful houses on the tropical island of Barbados in the Caribbean getty In a major step toward establishing a single economic market across the Caribbean, four nations have signed a landmark agreement creating an EU-style freedom-of-movement...

“Big Tom” killed in Belize City

Kenneth ‘Big Tom’ Flowers, deceased By Charles Gladden BELIZE CITY, Mon. Oct. 6, 2025 It has been confirmed that Belize’s most notorious underworld figure, Kenneth Flowers, also known as “Big Tom,” was executed in the late evening of Monday,...

What it Means to Choose Health in Belize

Eating healthy can feel daunting. Among the salty snacks and sweet treats, prioritizing your wellbeing isn’t always the most appealing option. But for many Belizeans across the country, choosing the healthier option isn’t just a matter of...

U.S. Youth Ambassador’s Hygiene Project Delivers Aid to Over 100 Belizean Families

Back in September, we told you about former U.S. Youth Ambassador Arya Ajith and her ”Hope in Hygiene Project”, aimed at closing hygiene literacy gaps in Belize. Since then, the initiative was officially launched with a survey of 140 Belizeans,...

Met Service Upgrades Rainfall Alert to Warning as Downpours Intensify Across Belize

The National Meteorological Service of Belize has upgraded their excessive rainfall forecast from a watch to a warning. Today we spoke with Forecaster Crystal Rosalez regarding the downpours expected. Crystal Rosalez, Forecaster, National...

Street Figure Turned Peacemaker Slain in Belize City

Tonight, a community is mourning the murder of Kenneth “Big Tom” Flowers after he was gunned down in Belize City on Monday afternoon in what police believe was a jealous rage. Flowers is no stranger to the headlines. His name first appeared back...

LIU Responds to Rising Gang Violence in Belize City

Earlier today News Five caught up with Acting Director of the Leadership Intervention Unit, Andrew Dawson, and we asked him about the unit’s response to recent uptick in gang violence across Belize City. Dawson conceded that they are operating in...

Premier Women’s League of Belize: Sagitun GIRLZ take loss in stride, vow comeback in fierce rivalry with Napoles FC

Views: 0 Views: 0 Posted: Wednesday, October 8, 2025. 10:23 am CST. Sagitun GIRLZ – Photo Credit: Sagitun GIRLZ By Rubén Morales Iglesias: The reigning champions Sagitun GIRLZ are regrouping—and the rivalry is heating up. After falling 2–0 to...

Premier Women’s League of Belize: Napoles FC relish summit after beating reigning champions Sagitun GIRLZ

Views: 0 Views: 0 Posted: Wednesday, October 8, 2025. 10:13 am CST. Napoles FC – Photo Credit: Napoles FC PWLB By Rubén Morales Iglesias: Napoles FC are savouring the view from the top. Fresh off a commanding 2–0 win over defending champions...

Taximan Joseph Vaccaro remanded for shooting murder of Gaston Barrow at Old Belize

Views: 221 Views: 216 Posted: Tuesday, October 7, 2025. 2:30 pm CST. By Breaking Belize News Staff: A well-known taxi operator, Joseph Gabourel Vaccaro, 30, was remanded to the Belize Central Prison following his arraignment for the shooting...

Special Envoy calls out Police over domestic violence response, P.M. acknowledges concerns

Views: 121 Views: 121 Posted: Wednesday, October 29, 2025. 1:54 pm CST. By Aaron Humes: Speaking passionately last week, Rossana Briceño, the Special Envoy for Families and Children, drew attention to the urgent need for reform in light of a...

Report Says Some BTS Employees Want To Strike Rather Than Transition to SARA

The Semi-Autonomous Revenue Authority - government is committed to establishing this one - stop tax collector. But, for the 200 plus staffers of the Belize Tax Service who would have to switch their employment to this semi autonomous body - it's...

Premier Women’s League of Belize: Napoles tighten grip on lead with win over champions Sagitun GIRLZ

Views: 0 Views: 0 Posted: Tuesday, October 7, 2025. 8:37 am CST. Napoles FC – Photo Credit: Napoles FC PWLB By Rubén Morales Iglesias: Napoles FC continued their flawless run in the Premier Women’s League of Belize (PWLB) with a commanding 2–0...

Big Tom shot dead in Belize City

Views: 0 Views: 0 Posted: Tuesday, October 7, 2025. 10:38 am CST. By Breaking Belize News Staff: Police in Belize City are investigating the shooting death of a 47-year-old Belize City man. Investigations revealed that around 4:35pm on Monday...