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...

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...

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...

Central Bank and Ministry of Education Launch Financial Literacy E-Book for Schools

Financial literacy for the Primary School level has taken a new high with the launch of a financial literacy E-book by the Central Bank of Belize in partnership with the Ministry of Education. Today, teachers from across the nation were present at...

OHIO education leads to growth, adventure for first generation college graduate

As a first-generation college student from rural Appalachia, Ohio University alumnus Dakota Tackett never imagined he would become a world-traveling educator with experiences spanning multiple continents. His college career yielded not only a...

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...

Government Invests $1.1 Million to Boost Health Sector Training

The Government of Belize is investing an additional $ 1.1 million in its continued efforts to boost a growing shortage of medical aid in the country. This morning the Ministries of Health & Wellness, Education, and the Inter-American Development...

Vampire bats are ‘little ninjas’ who are actually quite sweet

“They bring bad luck.” “They get stuck in your hair!” Let’s face it: bats have a bad rap. And vampire bats have the worst reputation of all — as creepy, bloodthirsty creatures who are always on the hunt for humans to feed on. In reality, they’re...

Oscar Selgado appeals his conviction and sentence

Oscar Selgado BELIZE CITY, Mon. Oct. 14, 2025 At 9:09 this morning, the appeal case began for convicted attorney-at-law, Oscar Selgado, now 56, who was convicted for the crime of abetment to murder in the case of Marilyn Barnes, a Belizean woman...

Global Disease Outbreaks: A 2025 Snapshot and Implications for the U.S.

Each year, there are multiple infectious disease outbreaks (defined as the occurrence of cases of disease in excess of what is expected) throughout the world. Some of these become severe and have global and domestic implications, including, most...

Two hospitalized following highway accident outside Hattieville

Views: 348 Views: 343 Posted: Thursday, October 23, 2025. 7:59 am CST. By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): An early morning traffic accident on the George Price Highway left two people injured today near Hattieville. The crash occurred around 7:00...

Jaguar Killed by Speeding Vehicle on Burrell Boom Road Marks Eighth Roadkill This Year

Reports say a jaguar was struck and killed by a speeding driver, last night on the Burrell Boom road, according to the Belize forest department. This is the 8th time for this year that one of Belize’s “big cats” has been the victim of roadkill....

Government’s Fortis Acquisition Raises Serious Questions

The government’s acquisition of Fortis Belize Limited has sparked plenty of debate in both the House and the Senate. We’ve heard the arguments, the concerns, and the promises, but what does this move mean for you, the consumer? Could it lead to...

Here's How Former PUP Candidate Got An $8.5M Contract From City Hall

Yesterday you heard what the PM had to say about the contract awarded to Lawrence Ellis, the PUP candidate who lost in the 2025 general elections. But now, his company, Reliable Waste Solutions, will be getting $33,000 a week to cut grass around...

Specialized Training For Police In Shooting Incident Reconstruction Course

Specialized Training For Police In Shooting Incident Reconstruction Course posted (October 28, 2025) 16 persons from the Ministry of Home affairs are participating in a shooting incident reconstruction course being led by senior policy advisor...