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Cabinet approves bold measures through Ministry of Transportation
Views: 0 Views: 0 Posted: Friday, October 24, 2025. 4:27 pm CST. Press Release The Ministry of Constitution and Religious Affairs, Indigenous Affairs, and Transportation announces Cabinet’s approval of a decisive plan to enhance public safety and...
Caribbean on high alert as Tropical Storm Melissa strengthens into dangerous hurricane
Views: 154 Views: 148 Posted: Saturday, October 25, 2025. 5:51 am CST. By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): Tropical Storm Melissa is rapidly intensifying in the Caribbean and is expected to become a major hurricane by Sunday, posing a severe...
Sisters of Charity introduce new ministry focused on broadening participation and engagement
Reverend Joseph E. Kurtz, D.D. Bishop | Archdiocese of Louisville The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth are shifting their approach to relationship building and vocation inspiration within the congregation, according to Sister Barbara Flores. The...
No independent investigation into Joseph Budna’s alleged abduction: P.M. to recommend sending police file to Director of Public Prosecutions
Views: 1 Views: 1 Posted: Tuesday, October 28, 2025. 10:00 pm CST. By Aaron Humes: Prime Minister John Briceño has stated that there will be no independent investigation into the abduction of Joseph Budna, a move that raises questions about the...
Faber Accuses Government of Rushing $330 Million Fortis Deal
United Democratic Party (UDP) Senator Hon. Patrick Faber has accused the Briceño administration of recklessly rushing through the $330 million acquisition of Fortis Belize Limited and its associated electricity assets, describing it as another...
Orange Walk’s Abdel Mai earns Master’s Degree in Agroforestry and Sustainable Agriculture from Centro Agronómico Tropical de Investigación y Enseñanza (CATIE) in Costa Rica
Views: 0 Views: 0 Posted: Wednesday, October 29, 2025. 8:40 am CST. By Zoila Palma: Orange Walk resident Abdel Mai has achieved a major academic milestone, earning his Master’s Degree in Agroforestry and Sustainable Agriculture from the...
These 12 Caribbean Destinations Are Shockingly Affordable In 2025 — Find Your Next Escape With Our Quiz
Posted on Last updated: October 29, 2025 Let’s be honest: the dream of a Caribbean vacation—with its turquoise water, white-sand beaches, and swaying palm trees—can often feel like a budget-breaking fantasy reserved for lottery winners and...
Opposition Slams Government Over Secretive Safe Third Country Agreement with U.S.
On Monday Belize officially signed the Safe Third Country co-operation agreement with the United States of America. The framework agreement was signed by Foreign Minister Francis Fonseca and Charge D’Affaires Katharine Beamer. Today, during the...
MSC Magnifica Refurbishment Begins in Malta Shipyard
MSC Cruises has announced that work has begun on the upgrade of the MSC Magnifica, marking the start of an enhancement program that underscores the company’s investment in enhancing the guest experience. MSC Cruises’ CEO Gianni Onorato said: “By...
Operation ReConnect jeep raffle Nov. 11 at Tacky Jacks
Operation ReConnect jeep raffle Nov. 11 at Tacky Jacks Local non-profit gives combat vet families “the gift of time” By Fran Thompson When you consider the number of returning post 9-11 combat vets and their families that his non-profit has...
Major refurb of MSC Magnifica begins at Palumbo Malta
Written by Nick Blenkey MSC Magnifica entering Palumbo Malta Shipyard. [Photo: MSC Cruises] Refurbishment of MSC Cruises 3,223- passenger MSC Magnifica has officially begun with the ship entering dry dock at Palumbo Malta Shipyard in Malta...
International News: Hurricane Melissa leaves widespread destruction in Jamaica, pounds eastern Cuba with floods and landslides
Views: 25 Views: 24 Posted: Wednesday, October 29, 2025. 8:22 am CST. By Zoila Palma: After tearing through Jamaica as a catastrophic Category 5 hurricane on Tuesday, Hurricane Melissa has weakened to a Category 2 storm while moving across eastern...
International News: U.S. pledges support as historic hurricane Melissa devastates Jamaica
Views: 17 Views: 14 Posted: Wednesday, October 29, 2025. 8:29 am CST. By Zoila Palma: The United States has pledged to send aid to Jamaica following the catastrophic impact of Hurricane Melissa, which made landfall on Tuesday as a historic...
Prime Minister wears Pink to support Breast Cancer Awareness
Views: 3 Views: 3 Posted: Wednesday, October 29, 2025. 8:33 am CST. By Zoila Palma: As October — Breast Cancer Awareness Month — comes to a close, Prime Minister John Briceno showed solidarity with survivors and advocates by wearing pink, the...
International News: Mexican President condemns U.S. strikes that killed 14 off Mexico’s Pacific coast
Views: 0 Views: 0 Posted: Wednesday, October 29, 2025. 8:59 am CST. By Zoila Palma: Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has strongly condemned U.S. military strikes that killed 14 alleged drug traffickers in attacks on four boats off Mexico’s...
Decomposed body found in Caesar Ridge Road area
Views: 1 Views: 1 Posted: Wednesday, October 29, 2025. 9:15 am CST. By Aaron Humes: Police have made a discovery in the Ceasar Ridge area, where a decomposed body has been located. The body, which was found early this morning, Wednesday, appears...
A Library Is Not Just For Books
And, yesterday, the Belize National Library Service and Information System held its Annual Health Fair at the Leo Bradley Library Compound under the theme "Be Well Belize: Uniting Health, Knowledge and Community." The idea was to raise awareness...
Major Renovation Begins on MSC Cruise Ship
A MSC cruise ship entered dry dock for the start of a major renovation of the vessel that includes adding a MSC Yacht Club. MSC Magnifica entered dry dock at the Palumbo Malta Shipyard in Malta and will return to service in December. While the...
Warm day ahead with isolated showers, Tropical Storm Melissa monitored
Views: 4 Views: 3 Posted: Friday, October 24, 2025. 7:28 am CST. By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): Belizeans can expect mostly sunny and warm weather today, according to the National Meteorological Service, as a slightly moist northeasterly...