Belize Signs US “Safe Third Country” Deal for Migrants

Belize has signed an agreement with Washington to act as a “safe third country” for migrants seeking asylum in the United States. Prime Minister John Antonio Briceño explained that the deal — which still requires approval by the Belize Senate —...

Guyana, Belize explore stronger labour co-operation

– Minister Griffith meets newly appointed Belizean High Commissioner MINISTER of Labour and Manpower Planning, Keoma Griffith on Wednesday welcomed Her Excellency Gale Miller-Garnett, High Commissioner of Belize to Guyana, during a courtesy call...

Belize Gets BZ$10 Million to Improve Water Access in Rural Communities

Belize has secured BZ$10 million from the Adaptation Fund to help rural villages get better access to clean water and prepare for climate change. The new project, called SEAM (Securing Water Resources through Solar Energy and Innovative Adaptive...

Belize Secures BZ$10 Million from Adaptation Fund for Climate Resilience and Water Security

The Government of Belize has secured BZ$10 million in funding from the Adaptation Fund to support the project Securing Water Resources through Solar Energy and Innovative Adaptive Management (SEAM), which will directly benefit the rural...

Belize Signs Deal to Take U.S.-Deported Migrants.

- Advertisement - Belize has agreed to become a “safe third country” where some migrants sent back from the United States can apply for asylum instead of returning home. Prime Minister John Antonio Briceño said the deal still needs Senate approval...

Rising Wave of Gender-Based Violence Shakes Belize

The Belizean community is reeling from the recent spate of gender-based violence, specifically intimate partner violence which globally affects one in three women according to UN women data. In Belize, a 2012 survey commissioned by the Ministry of...

Belize and US sign ‘Safe Third Country Agreement’ allowing transfer of migrants

Belize and the United States have signed a “Safe Third Country Agreement” designed to expand cooperation on asylum processing and migration management — a decision that has already drawn criticism from opposition leaders in Belize. - Advertisement...

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Belize Agrees to Host Deported Migrants from US Temporarily

Tue 21 Oct 2025 | 12:00 PM The United States and Belize announced on Monday that they have signed an agreement allowing the Central American nation to temporarily host migrants deported from the US while their asylum applications are being...

Keep watch, Belize!

There is an old saying in Belize, and in fact the whole region, that “when Uncle Sam sneezes”, we all “catch a cold.” It is a fact that come October and November and December, the cold fronts come with regularity from the north, and their impact...

Central Bank Launches eBook to Drive Financial Inclusion in Belize

The Central Bank of Belize is on a mission to ensure that one hundred percent of primary school students are receiving some form of financial education in the classroom. To this end, they collaborated with the Ministry of Education to create the...

Belize agrees to host migrants seeking asylum in US

The small Central American nation of Belize has signed an agreement with Washington to act as a "safe third country" for migrants as they seek asylum in the United States. Belize PM John Antonio Briceño said the deal - which must be approved by...

Police looking into latest Belize City murder of Ricardo Escobar

Views: 34 Views: 34 Posted: Wednesday, October 22, 2025. 5:04 pm CST. By Aaron Humes: Police are investigating the shooting death of a 37-year-old Belize City man. On Tuesday, October 21, about 10:45 p.m., police responded to a report at the Karl...

Belize Signs On To Be Safe Third Country For USA

Tonight, Belize is a safe third country for the United States. The agreement was signed today in Belmopan between the Foreign Minister Francis Fonseca, and the Charge d Affaires at the US Embassy, Katharine Beamer. A press release says, quote,...

Breaking the Silence: Inside Belize’s Fight Against Domestic Violence

In tonight’s Five Point Breakdown, reporter Paul Lopez dives into a tough but important topic, domestic violence. It’s a complex issue, and for many victims, the road to freedom is filled with obstacles. From being blamed to facing financial...

Ya’axché Conservation Trust and Ministry of Sustainable development discuss ways to strengthen Southern Belize’s Conservation Agenda

Views: 22 Views: 19 Posted: Wednesday, October 22, 2025. 4:30 pm CST. By Zoila Palma: The Ya’axché Conservation Trust held a productive meeting today with the Ministry of Sustainable Development and Climate Change in Belmopan, reinforcing its...

Ricardo Escobar shot dead on Nurse Findley Crescent in Belize City on Tuesday night

Views: 389 Views: 381 Posted: Wednesday, October 22, 2025. 12:12 pm CST. By Aaron Humes: Late Tuesday night, a man identified as Ricardo Arturo Escobar, 37, was fatally shot on Nurse Findley Crescent. Police report that the shooting occurred...

Central American Games Volleyball: Belize fall 3-2 in bronze medal match to Panama

Views: 44 Views: 44 Posted: Wednesday, October 22, 2025. 8:46 am CST. Belize played a high-octane game against Panama in the bronze medal match at the Central American Games on Tuesday night in Guatemala City. Photo Credit: @norceca_info By Rubén...

Belize signs 'safe third country' agreement as part of Trump's immigration crackdown

Nation & World News The small Central American nation of Belize has signed a “safe third country” agreement with the United States Belize Prime Minister John Briceno addresses the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Friday, Sept....

Belize Signs Safe Third Country Agreement with United States

It’s official, Belize today signed an agreement with United States to become a safe Third Country. An email release from the Government Press Office affirms that the Agreement was formalized by Foreign Minister Francis Fonseca and, Chargé...