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Premier League of Belize: Progresso’s firepower meets Belmopan’s defence Sunday in OW
Views: 20 Views: 20 Posted: Friday, October 3, 2025. 6:28 pm CST. Photo Credit: Progresso FC By Rubén Morales Iglesias: 🟠 Progresso FC host Belmopan FC in a high-powered encounter of the 2025–2026 Premier League of Belize Opening Championship on...
Owner: Larry Waight
DFC Rebranded as Development Bank of Belize to Boost National Impact
Belize bids farewell to the 62-year old Development Finance Corporation and welcomes the Development Bank of Belize (DBB). In a press release from Cabinet dated October 2, “Cabinet gave its approval for the renaming and rebranding of the (DFC) to...
Owner: Rene Villanueva
Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh visit Belize pavilion at Expo Osaka
Views: 26 Views: 27 Posted: Friday, October 3, 2025. 10:28 am CST. By Zoila Palma: The Belize Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka received a royal visit this week as Their Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, toured the exhibit. Prince...
Owner: Larry Waight
Government of Belize Refutes False Claims on Drug Plane Landings
Views: 93 Views: 91 Posted: Friday, October 3, 2025. 9:08 am CST. Press Release The Ministry of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries categorically refutes recent media reports alleging that “at least 70 drug planes landed in Belize between 2020...
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New one-day flight route brings UK travellers closer to Belize's winter sun
A one-day flight will connect more than 20 European cities, including London, to the tropical climate of Belize - just in time for some winter sun. From December 8, Air Canada will offer return flights from London to Belize City via Montreal...
Owner: Jonathan Harmsworth
Premier Women’s League of Belize: Jewel Fury look to climb as they host Corozal Elite in Belmopan Saturday
Views: 25 Views: 25 Posted: Friday, October 3, 2025. 7:52 am CST. Jewel Fury FC – Photo Credit: FFB By Rubén Morales Iglesias: ⚽Jewel Fury FC return to the Isidoro Beaton Stadium on Saturday afternoon to host Corozal Elite in Week 4 of the...
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Discovering St. Herman’s Blue Hole: Belize’s Hidden Gem
While the world marvels at Belize’s Great Blue Hole, there’s another natural sinkhole tucked away in Saint Herman’s Blue Hole National Park. It’s perfect for swimming, hiking, and discovering ancient Maya history, all within a protected area...
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Attorney Calls Belize’s Marijuana Laws ‘Grossly Outdated’
Since 2017, Belizeans caught with small amounts of marijuana, ten grams or less, haven’t faced criminal charges. It was a move many saw as progress, maybe even a step toward full legalization. Sounds good, right? Well…while you can possess it, you...
Owner: Lord Michael Ashcroft
KHMH Urges Public to Help End Gun Violence in Belize City
While the Belize Police Department has chosen to remain silent on the recent spike in gang-related murders, tonight, the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital Authority is weighing in on the spate of gun violence that has gripped Belize City. A release...
Owner: Lord Michael Ashcroft
Two Officers Shot At in Belize City After Majestic Alley Murder
And, just five minutes after that deadly shooting in Majestic Alley, two police officers came under gunfire on Police Street in Belize City. Reports are that Corporal Elvis Guzman and Detective Constable Christian Reyes were patrolling the area...
Owner: Lord Michael Ashcroft
US Human Trafficking Report Keeps Belize at Tier 2
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The annual Trafficking in Persons Report for Belize has been issued by theUs State of Department - and - once again - they aren't terribly impressed. The report keeps Belize in the tier 2 classification and says, quote, "The Government of Belize...
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Why This Beach Resort Is One of the Best-Kept Secrets in Belize
The moment you arrive in Hopkins you know you’ve found it. You rumble down the dirt road, past the beach shacks and the palm trees, just ahead of the creek. Hopkins, set in the eastern middle of this spectacular country, is one of those beach...
Owner: Alexander Britell
Leaked Emails Reveal 70 Drug Planes Landed in Belize
At least 70 drug planes landed in Belize between 2020 and 2021, according to leaked emails from Mexico’s defense ministry. The flights, originating from airstrips near Maracaibo, Venezuela, formed part of a cocaine pipeline moving narcotics...
Owner: Harry Lawrence
Premier Women’s League of Belize: Cayo Dreamers, Jaguar Girls seek first points in Cayo Sunday
Views: 24 Views: 22 Posted: Friday, October 3, 2025. 8:12 am CST. Cayo Dreamers FC – Photo Credit: Sagitun GIRLZ By Rubén Morales Iglesias: ⚽Cayo Dreamers FC and Jaguar Girls meet on Sunday afternoon in San Ignacio in a bottom-of-the-table clash...
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Cabinet: DFC To Become Development Bank of Belize, Coye Will Stay on as Senator
The Cabinet has approved the rebranding of the Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to the Development Bank of Belize, signaling a renewed focus on national development and climate finance. The move is intended to strengthen the institution’s...
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Child Awaits Surgery After Shooting in Belize City
A two-year-old child is in hospital, and one man is dead after a shooting in Majestic Alley in Belize City on Wednesday night. Police say 28-year-old Dane Gillette and others were socialising outside an apartment when a gunman opened fire....
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U16 Belize Boys National Team open UNCAF FIFA Forward Tournament against Costa Rica Thursday
Views: 43 Views: 43 Posted: Thursday, October 2, 2025. 11:56 am CST. Photo Credit: FFB By Rubén Morales Iglesias: 🇧🇿 The U16 Belize Boys National Team (BBNT) begin their campaign today against Costa Rica in the 2025–2026 UNCAF FIFA Forward U16...
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Shooting in Belize City sends two, including police officer, to hospital
Views: 203 Views: 201 Posted: Thursday, October 2, 2025. 2:43 pm CST. By Aaron Humes: On Wednesday evening a shooting incident on Police Street Extension, Belize City, just before 8:30 PM, led to injuries for two individuals. Ryan Young Jr., a...
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Deadly Shooting in Belize City Leaves One Dead, Toddler Hospitalized
A twenty-eight-year-old man is dead, while a toddler and two other men remain hospitalized, following a shooting incident in Majestic Alley. Gun violence has gripped the Old Capital over the last seven days, leading to multiple deaths and...
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Drive-by shooting in Pinks Alley, Belize City, leaves Dane Gillett dead and three injured, including minor
Views: 596 Views: 590 Posted: Thursday, October 2, 2025. 2:25 pm CST. By Aaron Humes: A violent incident occurred on Wednesday night, at approximately 8:25 p.m. in Pinks Alley, Belize City. Police responded to reports of shots being fired and...
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