Holguín athletes obtain their tickets to Santo Domingo 2026

After outstanding performances in international qualifying events, two female athletes from Holguín have secured their tickets to the Santo Domingo 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games. Cyclist Evelyn Díaz Matos won a bronze medal at the...

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...

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...

Student Union Says System Should Have Done More To Protect Angelita

As we showed you earlier, a very sad triple funeral was held today in Orange Walk for Angelita Magana and her two children. All three of them died as the result of an arson murder in San Felipe. Today the National Student Union of Belize issued a...

Trump pressures another CARICOM member to accept deportees

Prime minister of Belize John Briceno delivers a speech at the European development days with the Belgian Queen as defender of United Nations sustainable developments goals, in Brussels, Tuesday 21 June 2022. Photo by BRUNO FAHY/BELGA MAG/AFP via...

BIS Rescinds Biden-Era Firearms Export Rule: Key Regulatory Changes for Exporters

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) recently released a new final rule effectively rescinding almost all of a Biden-era interim final rule (IFR) on civilian exports of firearms, related ammunition, and firearms...

Will the Government Publicize the Safe Third Country Agreements  

Just days ago, Belize and the United States announced a two-year deal aimed at giving refugees a place to seek asylum after deportation from the U.S. It applies to Central American and Caribbean nationals, except Guatemalans, and critics are...

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...

Students’ Union Demands Review After San Felipe Murders

The National Students’ Union of Belize is also adding their voice to the ongoing conversation on domestic violence in the country. The union issued a statement today referring to the murder of Angelita Magana and her two children as a reflection...

Opposition Leader Backs Enriquez’s FOIA Effort

Leader of the Opposition Hon. Tracy Panton has voiced firm support for civic activist Jeremy Enriquez’s ongoing effort to secure transparency from the Government of Belize through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Panton described the...

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...

John Saldivar recounts rise, fall, and future in politics

Views: 162 Views: 161 Posted: Thursday, October 23, 2025. 8:04 am CST. By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): Former Belmopan area representative John Saldivar has broken his silence with a deeply personal reflection titled “Quo Vadis, John,”...

Making Financial Literacy A Core Learning Area In Schools

Understanding financial institutions and transactions - truth be told, many of us adults struggle with that. But through a partnership between the Central Bank of Belize and the Ministry of Education on what is called the National Financial...

Senate Debates Government’s Purchase of Fortis Dams and BEL Stake

The Senate convened yesterday to debate the government’s proposed acquisition of three hydroelectric dams from Fortis Inc. and the accompanying 33 % stake in Belize Electricity Limited (BEL). The lead government spokesman, Eamon Courtenay, Senator...

Cabinet Pressed to Prioritize Domestic Violence Response

When we spoke with Education Minister Oscar Requena this afternoon in Belize City, he also shared his heartbreak over the tragic loss of lives in San Felipe. Two of the victims, siblings Tishan Godoy and Shadia Magaña, were students at different...

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...

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...

San Felipe Village mourns mother and children lost in arson tragedy

Views: 76 Views: 72 Posted: Thursday, October 23, 2025. 2:36 pm CST. By Breaking Belize News Staff: The community of San Felipe gathered today to lay to rest Angelita Magaña and her children, six-year-old Tishan Godoy and seventeen-year-old Shadia...

Cabinet endorses Health Ministry’s plan to train more Medical Professionals

Views: 69 Views: 68 Posted: Thursday, October 23, 2025. 2:44 pm CST. By Zoila Palma: The Government of Belize has endorsed a new initiative by the Ministry of Health and Wellness to expand the training of nurses, medical officers, specialists, and...

Where to Go in Mexico in December

Mexico is one of the premier winter destinations for Americans who want to escape the chill. That being said, you might feel a little bored or even be priced out of hotspots like Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, and Mexico City. Videos by TravelAwaits...