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PM Briceño Addresses Tax Service Strike Concerns
Prime Minister John Briceño has also weighed in on reports of a possible strike within the Belize Tax Service, emphasizing that while striking is a constitutional right, his administration remains focused on improving efficiency and...
Will PM Condemn US Attacks In Caribbean "Zone Of Peace?"
And while Belize must forge its own path on sustainable development - how far is it willing to go in condemning US attacks on vessels coming out of South America? So far 10 vessels have been destroyed and their crew killed - with the US alleging...
PM Says MIDH Will Participate In Belcan Bridge Project
And another controversial public contract is the one awarded by the city council to a Lebanese engineering firm named Turba Ltd. They will provide supervision for the construction of the Belcan bridge - a project being spearheaded by the Belize...
Concacaf U-20 Men’s qualifiers to be held from February 23-March 4
Sports Roneil Walcott 8 Hrs Ago TT men's under-20 full back Duhrell Young (L) battles for possession with Canada's Santiago Lopez during their 2024 Concacaf Men's Under-20 qualifier at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Mucurapo. - File Photo courtesy...
Africa’s debt meets climate innovation
As negotiations resume ahead of COP30, Europe cannot afford to view Africa’s debt and climate crisis as a distant problem. The stakes for both Europe and Africa are high and immediate. The UN currently estimates that Africa will face a US$2.5...
Elia Lanza pleads guilty to assaulting court reporter Anita Nembhard while doing her job; Fined $1,333 and bound to keep the peace
Views: 544 Views: 534 Posted: Monday, October 27, 2025. 8:15 pm CST. By Breaking Belize News Staff: A Belize City mother narrowly avoided prison time on Monday after pleading guilty to aggravated assault upon a journalist, an offense that carries...
Salvadoran watchman fined $370 for small amount of crack
Views: 43 Views: 42 Posted: Monday, October 27, 2025. 7:14 pm CST. By Breaking Belize News Staff: A 53-year-old Salvadoran national residing in Belize has been convicted of drug possession after admitting to having a small quantity of crack...
Jobless rate at record low, says Governor
Barbados’ employment rate has fallen to a record low 6.1 per cent, as more people find work in the construction sector in particular. With major infrastructure projects continuing, Central Bank Governor Dr Kevin Greenidge is not concerned that...
DPP withdraws major charges against Shevaughn Gotoy in Marion Jones shooting that left 1 dead, 3 injured
Views: 67 Views: 66 Posted: Monday, October 27, 2025. 7:26 pm CST. By Breaking Belize News Staff: A 30-year-old Belize City man who was accused in connection with the deadly January 2025 shooting at the Marion Jones Stadium has seen several major...
Case for cops who forced couple to have sex on camera ends in hung jury; re-trial ordered as jury full of 8 women, 1 man split on verdict
Views: 128 Views: 128 Posted: Monday, October 27, 2025. 9:22 pm CST. By Breaking Belize News Staff: A jury of nine—eight women and one man—was unable to reach a verdict on Monday in the sensational trial of two former police officers accused of...
Man charged for choking, biting and kicking girlfriend after finding note from ‘Mark’; She wanted to drop charges but police still charged him
Views: 705 Views: 751 Posted: Monday, October 27, 2025. 7:07 pm CST. By Breaking Belize News Staff: A Belize City Council Graveyard Section employee, identified as 30-year-old Isaiah Willacey Jr., has been criminally charged with harm following...
The 7 best places to snorkel in the Caribbean
The Caribbean’s obvious draw is its year-round balmy waters, sunny climes and bespeckled beaches, but the real allure lies below the surface. Think sublime encounters with marine flora and fauna unabated in color and activity, enough to animate...
Press Release-GWP-C and UNEP Demyst...
St. George’s, Grenada, October 30, 2025 - The Global Water Partnership-Caribbean (GWP-C), through support from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), brought together policy makers, practitioners and stakeholders from across the region,...
PM Briceño Defers on CitCo’s Outsourcing Plan
Prime Minister John Briceño has responded to questions surrounding a proposed contract for cleaning services in Belize City, a move that could shift responsibilities from the Belize City Council to a private entity. PM Briceño admitted that he was...
Gilbert Connorqui reported missing
Premier League of Belize: Belmopan, Verdes share spoils in late draw October 27, 2025 Two Orange Walk men wanted by police October 27, 2025 Views: 87 Views: 86 Posted: Monday, October 27, 2025. 9:01 pm CST. By Aaron Humes: 39-year-old Gilbert...
Two Orange Walk men wanted by police
Views: 609 Views: 605 Posted: Monday, October 27, 2025. 9:05 pm CST. By Breaking Belize News Staff: Police are asking to be on the lookout for two Orange Walk residents they are seeking to question. Hiram Cruz, 25, is from San Jose village, Orange...
Hung Jury in Viral Police Abuse Trial
A tense courtroom drama is unfolding tonight at the High Court in Belize City, where a jury is deep in deliberation over the fate of two former police officers accused of a shocking abuse of power. The case involves fifty-one-year-old Jason Shawn...
Barbados deal with three others allows easy access
Barbados, Belize, Dominica, and St Vincent and the Grenadines earlier this month signed a free movement agreement allowing their citizens to live, travel, and work indefinitely in any of the participating countries without needing visas or work...
The gorgeous island loved by pensioners that's perfect for retirement - 29C in November
Belize’s sun-soaked paradise, Ambergris Caye, has once again captured the hearts of retirees seeking the perfect overseas escape. Named this year as Belize’s number one haven in the Overseas Retirement Index, the island promises a serene tropical...
Bermuda To Compete In 2026 U-20 Qualifiers
Bermuda will compete in the 2026 Concacaf U-20 Qualifiers, scheduled from February 23 to March 4, 2026. A spokesperson said, “Concacaf has announced key details about the 2026 Concacaf U-20 Qualifiers. The tournament, which will serve as the 2026...