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Belize City Mom Gets New Home in Easter Season Turnaround

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:35:06 +0000

With the Easter season fast approaching, a time that calls for reflection, renewal, and hope, one Belize City mother is living a story that captures the very essence of second chances and new beginnings.  Today, in the Fort George Division, that spirit came to life as Erica Twist, a single mother, was handed the keys […]

Two New Magistrates Called to the Bar in Belize City

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:32:21 +0000

Belize’s judiciary continues to be strengthened with the addition of new legal minds, as two incoming magistrates were formally called to the Bar this week in Belize City.  The ceremony took place on Monday before Chief Justice Louise Esther Blenman at the High Court, where David Edmund and Jana Peccoo were officially admitted to practice […]

Sickout at Western Border Enters Third Day

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:32:00 +0000

The sickout at Belize’s western border has entered its third day today, with another increase in numbers at one of the country’s key entry points. What started out with eight immigration officers calling in sick on Monday has now climbed to twelve officers reporting sick today, marking a steady escalation over the past three days.  […]

Government, Unions Resume Public Service Reform Talks

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:30:34 +0000

The Government of Belize is pressing ahead with efforts to modernize and strengthen the public service, as high-level talks resumed this week with the country’s major unions under the Joint Union Negotiating Team, JUNT.  On Monday, March 30, the Government’s Union Consultation Team, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Cordel Hyde, met with representatives from the […]

Belize Coast Guard Launches New Patrol Base on Caye Caulker

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:29:23 +0000

A major step forward for maritime security and community development unfolded on Caye Caulker today, as the Belize Coast Guard officially launched its new patrol base on the island.  We join Karil Wallace for that story.

Lions Club Moves to Refund Cancelled Hilux Raffle

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:28:33 +0000

Remedies are now being activated in an effort at damage control for the Belize City Sub Umbra Floreo Lions Club, after the organization took a major black eye over a raffle that never was.  More than five hundred Belizeans have been demanding answers and accountability after a highly publicized truck raffle, promising a brand-new Toyota […]

Family Seeks Help as Crash Victim Fights for Life

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:25:06 +0000

A Belizean man is quite literally hanging on to hope tonight after becoming the victim of a devastating road traffic accident late last week.  Fernando Hope remains hospitalized in critical condition following the crash in Ontario Village, Cayo District, on Thursday, March 26. Reports indicate that Hope was knocked off his motorcycle during the incident […]

Cabinet Approves Coastal Moratorium and Energy Shift

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:24:27 +0000

Cabinet has rolled out a series of wide-ranging decisions following its latest meeting held on March thirty-first.  At the top of the agenda is a decisive move to safeguard Belize’s fragile coastal zones. Cabinet has approved a one-year moratorium on the issuance of new licenses for the use of the sixty-six-foot reserve and seabed for […]

Man Charged for Murder of Elderly Farmer

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:23:59 +0000

Police have made a breakthrough in the death investigation of an elderly man in Independence Village, Stann Creek District, which has now been officially classified as murder.  Eighty-five-year-old Valentine Palma, a Belizean farmer, was initially discovered motionless inside his home in the Malacate Area on Sunday, March 15, shortly after five p.m. Palma’s body, which […]

Police Officer Remanded on Incest Charge Involving Minor

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:05:53 +0000

A 46-year-old law enforcement officer is spending his first night behind bars at the Belize Central Prison after being formally arraigned on a charge of incest involving a minor.  Earlier today, Police Constable Morton Keith Gabb was escorted to the Belize City Magistrate’s Court by his own peers. Within minutes of his arrival, Gabb appeared […]

Belize Pushes Trade Priorities at WTO Conference in Cameroon

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:05:35 +0000

Belize is reinforcing its presence on the global stage, advancing both national and regional trade priorities at a major international forum.  The country participated in the 14th World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference, held in Yaoundé, Cameroon from March 26 thru to the 30th, where Belize joined global partners in navigating an increasingly complex and shifting […]

Farmers Explore Modern Agriculture Techniques in Cayo Exchange Program

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:04:23 +0000

Belize’s agricultural sector is getting a boost through hands-on collaboration, as farmers from the south are being exposed to modern farming techniques and cooperative success models in the west.  On Monday, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and New Growth Industries, through its Department of Co-operatives, hosted an agricultural exchange program in the Cayo District, […]

Christafari Draws Big Crowd for Easter Concert in Belize City

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:01:38 +0000

The Easter season is off to a spirited and uplifting start in Belize City, where music and ministry came together in a powerful display of faith and community.  International Christian reggae band Christafari lit up Digi Park last night with a free gospel concert that drew hundreds of Belizeans for an evening of praise, reflection, […]

Queen Conch Season to Close on April 6

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:01:07 +0000

Belizean fishers are being put on notice tonight, as authorities move to protect one of the country’s most valuable marine resources.  The Belize Fisheries Department has announced that the Queen Conch fishing season will officially close on April 6, under existing regulations enforced by the Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Conservation. The directive calls […]

Public officer Andrew Wade arrested in drug bust

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:52:30 +0000

<p>By Aaron Humes: 45-year-old Andrew Wade, a veteran public officer, is on remand after being arrested for possession of controlled drugs with intent to supply. The police executed a search warrant at Wade&#8217;s residence in the Picini area of Belmopan last Thursday, leading to the discovery of approximately 16.3 pounds of suspected marijuana. Assistant Superintendent [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com/2026/04/01/public-officer-andrew-wade-arrested-in-drug-bust/">Public officer Andrew Wade arrested in drug bust</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com">Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com</a>.</p>

Mother who pleaded guilty to abandoning child who was found wandering the streets alone at night avoids 15-year minimum sentence and gets 3 years probation

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:23:51 +0000

<p>By Breaking Belize News Staff: A 27-year-old Belize City mother who was charged after her three-year-old child was found wandering alone at night has been sentenced to three years’ probation after pleading guilty to child abandonment. Iyannie Alleia Castillo, who was 25 at the time of the offense in November 2023, appeared before Justice Nigel [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com/2026/04/01/mother-who-pleaded-guilty-to-abandoning-child-who-was-found-wandering-the-streets-alone-at-night-avoids-15-year-minimum-sentence-and-gets-3-years-probation/">Mother who pleaded guilty to abandoning child who was found wandering the streets alone at night avoids 15-year minimum sentence and gets 3 years probation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com">Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com</a>.</p>

Police constable remanded on incest charge after 14-year-old niece reports that he raped her

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:42:59 +0000

<p>By Breaking Belize News Staff: A 46-year-old police constable from Belize City’s Northside was arraigned and remanded to the Belize Central Prison on Wednesday after being formally charged with incest involving his 14-year-old niece. Notably, he was charged with incest and not rape despite his niece claiming that he raped her. The officer appeared shortly [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com/2026/04/01/police-constable-remanded-on-incest-charge-after-14-year-old-niece-reports-that-he-raped-her/">Police constable remanded on incest charge after 14-year-old niece reports that he raped her</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com">Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com</a>.</p>

Belize Electricity Limited: We have accounted for severance to former employees under pension plan

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:37:58 +0000

<p>By Aaron Humes: Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) is maintaining that in relation to former employees asking for severance on the basis of the November 5, 2025 Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) ruling, they have been paid their severance under the company’s pension plan since at least 2007. BEL acknowledged that claims had been submitted following [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com/2026/04/01/belize-electricity-limited-we-have-accounted-for-severance-to-former-employees-under-pension-plan/">Belize Electricity Limited: We have accounted for severance to former employees under pension plan</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com">Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com</a>.</p>

Former BEL employees demand severance payments following CCJ ruling

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:25:53 +0000

<p>By Aaron Humes: Former employees of Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) are lifting their voices to demand what they believe is rightfully due theirs. In a press conference held at the Inspiration Center, former workers voiced their frustrations over what they describe as a lack of commitment from their former employer to honor their severance entitlements [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com/2026/04/01/former-bel-employees-demand-severance-payments-following-ccj-ruling/">Former BEL employees demand severance payments following CCJ ruling</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com">Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com</a>.</p>

Lobster Exports Among Key Drivers of Belize’s Economic Growth in 2025

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:00:52 +0000

During a presentation by the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) on March 25th, lobster exports were identified as a major contributor to the national economy's growth in 2025. However, in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, fishermen reported a decline in the number of large lobsters throughout the season.

Two new magistrates sworn in before Chief Justice in Belize

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:48:47 +0000

<p>By Breaking Belize News Staff: Belize’s judiciary welcomed two new magistrates on Tuesday after David Edmund and Jana Peccoo were officially sworn in at the High Court before Chief Justice Madam Louise Esther Blenman. The ceremony marked the latest step in the expected arrival of six to seven new magistrates set to strengthen the country’s [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com/2026/04/01/two-new-magistrates-sworn-in-before-chief-justice-in-belize/">Two new magistrates sworn in before Chief Justice in Belize</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com">Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com</a>.</p>

Belize City hosts major Christian concert; City Council defends use of public funds

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:54:23 +0000

<p>By Aaron Humes: The Holy Week Revival Concert, a two-day Gospel event set to bring together residents for a spiritual celebration, continues this evening at Belize City’s Digi Park. With a budget of $236,000, this year&#8217;s concert has seen an increase of $20,000 from the previous iteration in 2023, supported by significant contributions from local [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com/2026/04/01/belize-city-hosts-major-christian-concert-city-council-defends-use-of-public-funds/">Belize City hosts major Christian concert; City Council defends use of public funds</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com">Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com</a>.</p>

Charged for selling salt to a slug: Dangriga taximan accused of $8,750 scam; Fisherman believed his police record would be wiped clean and get gun license but when he applied for police report nothing changed

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:22:43 +0000

<p>By Breaking Belize News Staff: A Dangriga taxi operator has been granted bail after being charged in connection with an alleged $8,750 money transfer deception scheme involving promises to “clean” a man’s police record. Glenford Castillo Jr., of the Benguche area in Dangriga Town, appeared unrepresented before the Chief Magistrate in Court #1 on Tuesday [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com/2026/04/01/charged-for-selling-salt-to-a-slug-dangriga-taximan-accused-of-8750-scam/">Charged for selling salt to a slug: Dangriga taximan accused of $8,750 scam; Fisherman believed his police record would be wiped clean and get gun license but when he applied for police report nothing changed</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com">Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com</a>.</p>

Rape case against Nathan Ochoa withdrawn by DPP

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:59:10 +0000

<p>By Breaking Belize News Staff: Nineteen-year-old Nathan Ochoa is now free after the charges of rape and wounding against him were withdrawn in Court #1 on Tuesday morning. Shortly after 10:00 a.m., Ochoa was escorted to court by prison officers, where he was informed that both charges had been withdrawn. The court was told that [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com/2026/04/01/rape-case-against-nathan-ochoa-withdrawn-by-dpp/">Rape case against Nathan Ochoa withdrawn by DPP</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com">Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com</a>.</p>

Sherman Rodney denied bail and remanded to prison for allegedly robbing woman at knife-point

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:50:11 +0000

<p>By Breaking Belize News Staff: A 35-year-old Belize City man accused of robbing a 22-year-old woman at knifepoint on Antelope Street Extension has been remanded to the Belize Central Prison after the court denied him bail on Tuesday. Sherman Rodney, a resident of Antelope Street and a part-time construction and LIU worker, appeared unrepresented before [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com/2026/04/01/sherman-rodney-denied-bail-and-remanded-to-prison-for-allegedly-robbing-woman-at-knife-point/">Sherman Rodney denied bail and remanded to prison for allegedly robbing woman at knife-point</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com">Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com</a>.</p>

San Pedro Tiger Sharks suffer first loss in NEBL

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:00:12 +0000

On Saturday, March 28th, the San Pedro Tiger Sharks recorded their first loss in the National Elite Basketball League (NEBL), falling 88-74 to the Belize City Defenders. The island team battled through all four quarters, but the Defenders maintained control in the final period to secure the win.

Earth Hour observed in San Pedro

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:00:37 +0000

Every year, communities worldwide promote a healthier planet by teaching younger generations the importance of responsible citizenship. One such effort is Earth Hour, an annual event that encourages people to pause their activities and turn off non-essential lights and electrical appliances for one hour.

New Program Targets Funding and Growth for Women Entrepreneurs

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 02:20:12 +0000

A new initiative aimed at transforming the landscape for women in business has been launched in Belize, promising to deliver real opportunities, funding, and support to female entrepreneurs across the country.&#160; The project, known as the Catalyze Her Potential initiative, is a collaboration between NIME Belize Incorporated and IDB Lab, and is set to directly [&#8230;]

Judge Admits Key Evidence in Miguelito Encalada Double Murder Trial

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 02:18:27 +0000

A major development has emerged in the ongoing double murder trial of Belizean barber Miguelito Encalada, as proceedings continue before the High Court in Belize City.  The case, which stems from a 2023 shooting incident in Ladyville that claimed the lives of Encalada’s common-law wife, Desiree Elizabeth Gonzalez, and his brother, George Vincent Rochester, moved [&#8230;]

Belize City Fisherman Remanded on Sexual Assault Charge

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 02:17:32 +0000

A Belize City fisherman has been remanded to prison after being accused of sexually assaulting an 18-year-old female in an incident stemming from what police say was a non-consensual act.  Thirty-four-year-old Oliver Sutherland, also known as “Suttie” or “Head,” appeared before Senior Magistrate Mannon Dennison in the Belize City Magistrate’s Court, where he was formally [&#8230;]

Belmopan Bicycle and Motorcycle Crash Leaves Teen Critical

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 02:17:10 +0000

Police in Belmopan City are investigating a late-night road traffic accident that has left one young man in critical condition.  The incident occurred shortly after two o’clock yesterday morning along Constitution Drive where authorities responded to reports of a collision. Upon arrival at the scene, officers found two young men lying motionless on the pavement.  [&#8230;]

Rigoberto Vellos Re-Elected President of Belize Mayors Association

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 02:16:47 +0000

Corozal Town Mayor Rigoberto Vellos has been re-elected to serve as President of the Belize Mayors’ Association, continuing in his role as the head of the body that represents municipalities across the country.  The decision came following a meeting of the association, where members voted to retain the current executive to lead for the 2026–2027 [&#8230;]

Six Young Belizeans Selected for Prestigious YLAI Program

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:28:07 +0000

Belize is once again being represented on the international stage, as six young entrepreneurs have been selected to participate in the prestigious Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative, better known as YLAI.  The U.S. Embassy in Belize today introduced the country’s 2026 cohort, highlighting a diverse group of innovators who are already making meaningful contributions [&#8230;]

Happy Hearts Funday Brings Joy to 255 Children at Rendezvous Caye

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:27:35 +0000

Some two hundred and fifty-five children from across Belize were treated to a day of joy, laughter, and unforgettable experiences during the Ministry of Human Development, Family Support and Gender Affairs’ “Happy Hearts Funday” held at Rendezvous Caye.  The initiative, organized through the Department of Human Services, brought together children from residential care homes and [&#8230;]

Advanced Cinematography Workshop held in San Pedro for Local Creatives

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:00:19 +0000

The San Pedro Town Council sponsored a three-day advanced cinematography workshop from March 22nd to 24th, with three-hour sessions each day. Led by Emmy Award-winning cinematographer Bruce Finn as guest trainer, the workshop focused on composition, lighting, and on-set safety etiquette. It attracted local photographers and videographers eager to develop their skills beyond the basics.

Women in Business Expo Highlights Female Leadership and Growth in San Pedro

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:00:15 +0000

The Women in Business Expo 2026 was held on Saturday, March 28th, at Saca Chispas Field in San Pedro, bringing together dozens of women entrepreneurs, community members, and organizers to celebrate female achievement. The sixth annual event, a collaboration between Hope Haven Belize and the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC), led by Mayor Gualberto “Wally” Nuñez and Councilor Dianeli Aranda, drew a large crowd to celebrate women’s achievements under the theme “Women Evolving, Communities Changing.” Hosted by Master of Ceremonies Natalie Arceo, the evening featured over 23 booths showcasing women-led businesses, a fashion show sponsored by Pink Boutique, performances by the San Pedro Dance Academy, and the fifth annual Champions for Change Awards, honoring 13 women and girls.

Mighty Blue Jaguars Bring Home Band Fest Championship to San Pedro

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:00:47 +0000

The Mighty Blue Jaguars Drum Corps of San Pedro Roman Catholic Primary School (SPRCS) returned to the island as champions following an outstanding performance at this year’s Belize Band Fest. The island marching band secured first place in the School Band Category at the annual event held on March 28th in Orange Walk Town.

UB Dominates ATLIB National Football Championships with Double Victory

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:00:51 +0000

The Association of Tertiary Level Institutions (ATLIB) National Football Championships 2026 took place over two days, March 27th–28th, at Ambergris Stadium in San Pedro, featuring top tertiary-level teams from across Belize. The tournament included four men’s teams in a single-elimination format and three women’s teams in a round-robin competition. The University of Belize (UB) emerged as double champions, securing first place in both divisions.

Former BEL Workers to Demand Severance Payments at Press Conference

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:06:12 +0000

A group of former employees of Belize Electricity Limited, BEL, is preparing to take their concerns public, as they organize a press conference to demand long-awaited severance payments.  The event is scheduled for tomorrow at the Inspiration Center in Belize City and will run from twelve noon to two in the afternoon. Organizers are calling [&#8230;]

Couple and two children displaced following house fire in Santa Rosa Village

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:06:10 +0000

A family in southern Belize is tonight facing unimaginable hardship after a devastating fire destroyed their home in a matter of minutes.&#160; The blaze occurred in Santa Rosa Village in the Stann Creek District, as we hear in this report from Karil Wallace. Karil Wallace, Love News: A family of four in Santa Rosa Village [&#8230;]

Immigration CEO perplexed by sickout in the absence of any formal complaints

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:06:07 +0000

There are new developments tonight in the situation at Belize’s western border, where reports of a coordinated sick-out by immigration officers raised concerns about possible industrial action earlier today.&#160; Initial information reaching Love News indicated that up to eight officers assigned to the western border station had called in sick, sparking speculation that the absences [&#8230;]

Truck Raffle Fallout Leaves Hundreds of Belizeans Demanding Refunds

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:05:43 +0000

More than five hundred Belizeans are demanding answers after a highly promoted truck raffle, offering a brand-new Toyota Hilux, was never drawn, despite each participant paying one hundred dollars for a chance to win.  The raffle, organized by the Belize City Sub Umbra Floreo Lions Club, was launched back in August as a charitable initiative [&#8230;]

Belize Strengthens Ties with Mexico and Taiwan in Diplomatic Meetings

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:05:32 +0000

Belize’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade today hosted two high-level diplomatic engagements, signaling the country’s ongoing commitment to deepening ties with key global partners.  In the first engagement, Minister Francis Fonseca, welcomed Her Excellency Ana Luisa Vallejo Barba, the newly appointed Ambassador of Mexico to Belize, for the presentation of copies of her [&#8230;]

Belize and Guyana Sign Agreement on Forest Conservation and Climate Action

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:05:20 +0000

A memorandum of understanding has been signed between the Government of Belize and the Co-operative Republic of Guyana to strengthen cooperation in forest conservation and climate resilience.&#160; The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration in the protection, sustainable management, and preservation of forests, an area of shared importance for both countries as CARICOM mainland states [&#8230;]

Belize Officials Engage Diaspora During Outreach Visit to Houston

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:05:12 +0000

Belizeans in the diaspora are continuing to benefit from expanded government outreach, with senior officials traveling to the United States to strengthen ties and deliver essential services directly to the community.&#160; On Friday night, Prime Minister John Briceño and Minister of Immigration Kareem Musa headlined a meet-and-greet session at the Hilton Garden Inn Energy Corridor [&#8230;]

Community Digital Hub Launched in Santa Elena Village

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:05:07 +0000

A new chapter in community development has begun for Santa Elena Village in the Toledo District, as residents gathered for the inaugural ceremony of a Community Digital Hub.&#160; The hub, housed in the community library, is a facility designed to empower communities through clean energy, digital access, and sustainable innovation.&#160; The initiative reflects a growing [&#8230;]

Band Fest 2026 Draws Crowds with Electrifying Performances in Orange Walk

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:46:41 +0000

Orange Walk Town was a sea of sound, color, and precision this weekend as one of Belize’s most anticipated cultural events returned in grand style.&#160; Belize Band Fest 2026 drew thousands of spectators to the streets, where the country’s top marching bands delivered electrifying performances in a fierce competition for national bragging rights.&#160; Karil Wallace [&#8230;]

Benque Viejo Rolls Out New Initiatives for Community and Youth Development

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:45:44 +0000

Residents of Benque Viejo Town have several upcoming opportunities for community engagement, economic activity, and youth development, as the Town Council rolls out a series of initiatives and events.  On Saturday, March 28, Centennial Park was the venue for a Market Night event.  The initiative aimed to support local entrepreneurs by providing a platform to [&#8230;]

Belize City Woman Charged with Wounding and Damage to Property

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:45:18 +0000

A Belize City woman is out on bail after being formally charged with wounding and damage to property following an incident on Mahogany Street. 28-year-old Asia Alexandra Pitts, an unemployed resident of Mahogany Street, appeared this week before a Magistrate, where she was read two charges, one count of wounding upon Gailyn Panting and one [&#8230;]

Court Delays Continue as Psychiatric Evaluations Remain Unavailable

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:44:59 +0000

37-year-old Harold Palma, the Honduran national accused of assaulting a female police officer in Belize City, has been further remanded to the Belize Central Prison, as the courts continue to await a psychiatric evaluation that, at this time, cannot be conducted.  Palma appeared earlier this week before a Senior Magistrate, where his matter was adjourned [&#8230;]

Woman Charged After Alleged Defamatory Facebook Live Video

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:44:31 +0000

A Belize City businessman has reported being the target of defamatory statements made on social media, leading to the arrest and charging of a woman in connection with the incident.  Police say that on March 18, Kenyon Lee Flowers, a forty-five-year-old businessman of Buttonwood Bay Boulevard, visited the Ladyville Crimes Investigation Branch to report a [&#8230;]

Confidence Session Empowers Young Women at Belize City Hall

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:44:06 +0000

Belize City played host to a powerful and uplifting initiative this morning as young women gathered at City Hall for The Confidence Room, an encouragement session aimed at building self-belief, identity, and purpose among teenage girls.&#160; The event, held under the nonprofit Project Royalty spearheaded by Bella Zabaneh, featured a special international guest, Miss Universe [&#8230;]

Gabrielle Arnold Breaks Longstanding Record in Women’s Cross Country Classic

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:42:18 +0000

Gabrielle Arnold has etched her name into the history books of Belizean cycling after breaking a long-standing record in the thirty-fifth Annual PUMA Women’s Cross Country Cycling Classic held yesterday from San Ignacio to Belize City.  Arnold, competing in the Women’s Elite category and representing Bermuda as an unattached rider, delivered a record-breaking ride in [&#8230;]

Athletics Training Program Boosts Number of Certified Officials in Belize

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:41:36 +0000

The Belize Athletics Association has strengthened the foundation of track and field in the country, following the successful completion of a three-day Officials Training program.  The intensive training brought together a group of dedicated participants who received both hands-on and theoretical instruction in key athletic events, including high jump, long jump, triple jump, shot put, [&#8230;]

Belize Lions Clubs Aim for 400+ Members by June

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:13:23 +0000

Lions Clubs across Belize aim for at least 400 members by June 2026 as part of a national effort to expand local service clubs and elevate Belize from a provisional region to a full Lions Clubs International district. The initiative involves volunteers, newly formed clubs, and community projects in areas such as San Pedro, Caye Caulker, and Sarteneja, coordinated under Zone 59.

Belize Hosted the Launch of CarIPI Phase II and Advances Intellectual Property Development

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 17:00:12 +0000

The Belize Intellectual Property Office (BELIPO), in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and BELTRAIDE, successfully hosted the official launch of the second phase of the CARIFORUM Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation Project (CarIPI II), in collaboration with regional and international partners.

Doctor Love: Convenient Friend

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 14:00:48 +0000

Doctor Love is the islands, and possibly the world’s greatest authority on just about everything. The Doctor answers questions concerning any subject except religion or politics. Persons needing additional assistance or counseling should contact Family Services Division at 227-7541. The opinions herein are not necessarily of The San Pedro Sun. Write Doctor Love at PO Box 51, San Pedro Town, Belize, or email: dr.love@sanpedrosun.com

Belize Water Services celebrates Silver jubilee

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:16:00 +0000

By William Ysaguirre (Freelance Writer) BELIZE CITY, Thurs. Mar. 26, 2026 &#160;&#160; Belizeans,&#160;including students from several high schools,&#160;had&#160;the opportunity to learn how the&#160;Belize&#160;Water Services Ltd. (BWS) provides residents with safe, potable water, when the company hosted an open house exhibition, celebrating 25 years of service to Belize, at its headquarters in Belize City on Wednesday, [&#8230;]

“Know Ourselves” – Female artists review peers

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:15:00 +0000

By William Ysaguirre (Freelance Writer) BELIZE CITY, Wed. Mar. 25, 2026 &#160;&#160; Belize’s women artists have created a colorful tapestry of works over the past four decades, and four young women painters have sought to document and share insights about&#160;themselves and&#160;42&#160;of their peers in a new book, Know Ourselves, which they produced in collaboration with [&#8230;]

Enriquez claims historic victory at CCJ

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:14:00 +0000

CCJ clears path for Jeremy Enriquez as two appeals succeed BELMOPAN, Wed. Mar. 25, 2026 &#160;&#160; Having received unfavourable rulings in October 2025 at the Belize Court of Appeal on three matters relating to his redistricting challenge, citizen advocate Jeremy Enriquez and his Trinidadian attorney, Senior Counsel Anand Ramlogan took the cases to the Caribbean [&#8230;]

Woman denied bail for inflicting cut wounds to husband

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:13:00 +0000

BELIZE CITY, Wed. Mar. 25, 2026 &#160;&#160; Tonight, Amber Arnold, 26, a Belize City woman, who is accused of inflicting multiple cut wounds to her common-law husband during a domestic dispute, including wounds to his throat, is on remand at the Belize Central Prison, where she will remain until she can secure bail through The [&#8230;]

BNTU holds “historic” National Convention

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:12:00 +0000

By William Ysaguirre (Freelance Writer) BELIZE CITY, Thurs. Mar. 26, 2026 &#160;&#160; Over 2,000 teachers gathered for the Belize National Teachers Union’s (BNTU) “historic” annual national convention at the Belize Civic Center in Belize City on Thursday, March 26. The theme was “BNTU: Standing Resilient, Building Bridges, United for Transformative Change.” &#160;&#160; “Strengthening teachers ultimately [&#8230;]

House debates 2026-2027 budget

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:11:00 +0000

Panton says the Briceño budget is out of touch with Belizeans’ reality BELMOPAN, Thurs. Mar. 26, 2026 &#160;&#160; Hon. Tracy Panton, Leader of the Opposition, opened the three-day budget debate for the 2026-2027 fiscal year on Monday with a pointed rebuttal to Prime Minister John Briceño’s “Budget for Belizean Prosperity.” She argued that the Government’s [&#8230;]

Port of Belize Ltd. cargo & cruise project – pipe dream or reality?

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:10:00 +0000

By William Ysaguirre (Freelance Writer) BELIZE CITY, Thurs. Mar. 26, 2026 &#160;&#160; Belizeans had the opportunity to weigh in on the truth of the possible benefits of the proposed US$450 million development of the Port&#160;of&#160;Belize&#160;Ltd. (PoBL) into a much larger cargo-handling facility, paired with a cruise port designed to berth 4 “Oasis” class cruise ships, [&#8230;]

Bze/Mex border reopens

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:09:00 +0000

BELIZE CITY, Thurs. Mar. 26, 2026 &#160;&#160; Belize’s northern border crossing experienced a temporary shutdown last week after Mexican customs authorities in Quintana Roo suspended foreign cargo operations, citing circumstances beyond their control. The closure, which began on Wednesday, March 18, and lasted until Tuesday, March 24, brought the movement of goods between Belize and [&#8230;]

Prices up 0.7% — SIB

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:08:00 +0000

By William Ysaguirre (Freelance Writer) BELIZE CITY, Thurs. Mar. 26, 2026 &#160;&#160; Belize’s inflation rate&#160;increased&#160;by 0.7&#160;percent&#160;in the month of February&#160;compared to&#160;the same period last year,&#160;statistician Jaime Crespo reported when&#160;the Statistical Institute of Belize&#160;(SIB) hosted its first press conference of the year at the Belize Institute of Management in Belize City&#160;on Wednesday&#160;morning,&#160;March&#160;25. &#160;&#160; The Consumer Price [&#8230;]

Former government minister says he was targeted by gunmen

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:16:22 +0000

There are reports tonight of a tense incident near Belize’s western border involving former Cayo West Area Representative, Jorge Melin Espat.&#160; Espat says he came under gunfire while on his family’s property in the Cayo District, near the Belize-Guatemala adjacency zone. According to Espat, he was within Belizean territory at the time and was legally [&#8230;]

Annual Bandfest opens at 9am tomorrow in Orange Walk Town

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:16:03 +0000

The annual Love FM’s Bandfest takes place tomorrow in Orange Walk Town.&#160; Months of preparations have come together for this well-anticipated event.&#160; We join Karil Wallace for a look at what can be expected.

Public Officer Charged After Police Seize Over 16 Pounds of Cannabis

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:16:01 +0000

Public officer Andrew Wade has been arrested and formally charged following a significant drug bust that has raised concerns about accountability within the public service.&#160; Police report that Wade was found in possession of a substantial quantity of suspected cannabis during an operation conducted earlier this week. Authorities say the discovery led to his immediate [&#8230;]

Senate Debates Sugar Industry Bill Extending Tax Breaks for BSI and Belcogen

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:15:41 +0000

Debate on legislation aimed at supporting Belize’s sugar industry took center stage today in the Senate of Belize, as senators met in Belmopan for their latest sitting.&#160; At the heart of the discussion was the Sugar Industry and Cogeneration Project Amendment Bill, 2025, which seeks to extend a range of tax and duty exemptions for [&#8230;]

Courtenay Clashes With Opposition Over Origins of Sugar Industry Legislation now under consideration

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:14:46 +0000

Debate in the Senate of Belize took a pointed turn this morning as Government Lead Senator Eamon Courtenay addressed the origins of the legislation now under consideration.&#160; During discussions on the Sugar Industry and Cogeneration Project Amendment Bill, Courtenay pushed back against criticisms from the opposition, arguing that members of the United Democratic Party were [&#8230;]

Senate Approves New Elections and Boundaries Commission Appointments

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:14:18 +0000

The Senate this morning approved a key motion paving the way for the appointment of a new Elections and Boundaries Commission, a move seen as critical to advancing Belize’s long-anticipated redistricting exercise.&#160; The motion, debated and passed during today’s sitting in Belmopan, confirms the appointment of Oscar Sabido Puga as Chairperson, along with Orlando Espat, [&#8230;]

BNTU Convention Advances With Focus on Teacher Resolutions and Reforms

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:02:52 +0000

Day two of the BNTU convention continued with presentations throughout today. The major highlight was the formal adoption of resolutions, led by President Nadia Caliz and partner organizations.&#160; Delegates gathered inside the Civic Center to review and discuss a series of proposals aimed at addressing critical issues affecting teachers and the wider education system. The [&#8230;]

Government Brings Immigration Services and Outreach to Diaspora in Houston

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:00:34 +0000

Belizeans living in the Houston area are being given another opportunity to connect directly with government officials and access essential services, as the Belize Immigration Department continues its outreach to the diaspora.  Tonight, Prime Minister John Briceño and Minister of Immigration Kareem Musa will headline a meet-and-greet session from seven to nine o’clock at the [&#8230;]

Transport Minister Highlights Progress in National Bus Company Overhaul

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:00:31 +0000

Minister of Transport Dr. Louis Zabaneh is assuring the public that steady progress is being made in assessing and improving the condition of buses now operating under the National Bus Company.&#160; Speaking with the media, Dr. Zabaneh explained that since the amalgamation of seventeen bus operators, efforts have been focused on organizing the fleet and [&#8230;]

Belize Leads Regional Climate Talks at CARICOM COTED Meeting in Guyana

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 04:57:32 +0000

Orlando Habet, Minister of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Solid Waste Management, chaired the 124th Special Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED), Environment and Sustainable Development. The event held in Georgetown, Guyana yesterday and today, saw gathering of CARICOM Environment Ministers. Minister Habet guided regional discussions on climate change, biodiversity, ocean [&#8230;]

Arrest Made in Deadly Shooting of Teen in Orange Walk District

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 04:57:05 +0000

Police have made an arrest in connection with the fatal shooting of Noe Batun, the nineteen-year-old laborer from Guinea Grass Village in the Orange Walk District earlier this week.  As previously reported by Love News, Batun was shot late Sunday night at a location known as the Hidden Cool Spot, after what police described as [&#8230;]

Man Hospitalized in Critical Condition After Highway Shooting

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 04:54:52 +0000

Police are investigating a shooting incident along the George Price Highway that has left one man hospitalized in critical condition.&#160; Reports are that on Wednesday night, shortly before eight o’clock, authorities responded to information of shots fired in the area between miles 33 and 34, near St. Matthews Village. Upon arrival, officers discovered a white [&#8230;]

Banana Industry Executive Killed in Placencia Stabbing Suspect Detained

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 04:54:00 +0000

A brutal stabbing in Placencia has claimed the life of a senior executive in Belize’s banana industry, leaving a community in shock and a suspect in police custody.&#160; Police say the victim, Rolando Vindas Cespedes, a fifty-one-year-old Costa Rican national and general manager of Fyffes Banana Farm, was attacked yesterday morning at a residence along [&#8230;]

Couple Remanded After Police Find Drugs Gun and Ammunition in Belize City Home

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 04:42:36 +0000

A couple is tonight behind bars after police discovered drugs, a firearm, and ammunition inside their Belize City home.  Twenty-nine-year-old Tamika Jenna Smith, a Ranger Security Guard, and her boyfriend, thirty-one-year-old Michael Shawn Whylie, an LIU worker, both of number eleven Handyside Street in Belize City, were arrested and charged following a search of their [&#8230;]

Budget Debate concludes, PM Briceño slams opposition’s performance

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:10:33 +0000

The three-day budget debate in Belmopan has officially come to a close, culminating with a comprehensive wrap-up presentation by Prime Minister John Briceño, who reflected on the exchanges and key themes emerging from both sides of the House.&#160; The debate centered on the national budget for the upcoming fiscal year, April 1, 2026 to March [&#8230;]

BNTU kicks off 56th convention with call for transformative change.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:10:03 +0000

Over a thousand teachers from across Belize converged today at the Belize Civic Center to kick off the 56th annual Belize National Teachers Union&#8217;s convention. Celebrated under the theme, “Standing resilient, building bridges, and united for transformative change,” the next four days will see members of the BNTU participating in a range of events from [&#8230;]

Minister of Transport says National Bus Company transition shows promise despite early challenges

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:07:05 +0000

Four weeks after the historic amalgamation of seventeen bus operators into the National Bus Company, Minister of Transport Dr. Louis Zabaneh describes the transition as both challenging and promising.&#160; The formation of the National Bus Company marked a major step in the government’s plan to modernize Belize’s public transportation system, bringing together previously independent operators [&#8230;]

Belize Police Department destroys drugs worth over $4 million in major operation

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:06:59 +0000

The Belize Police Department carried out a major drug destruction operation this morning disposing of a significant cache of narcotics with an estimated street value of more than four million Belize dollars.&#160; The operation took place at the Belize Waste Control compound, which was bustling with police activity throughout the morning. The drugs were transferred [&#8230;]

Hon. Godwin Haylock criticizes government performance during budget debate

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:06:57 +0000

The final day of debate on the 2026/2027 national budget got underway yesterday at the National Assembly in Belmopan, with the opposition’s Godwin Haylock leading off presentations for the United Democratic Party.&#160; Haylock used his contribution to sharply criticize the government’s performance across several sectors, raising concerns about reliance on the Cuban medical brigade, as [&#8230;]

Miguel Guerra sparks debate after translation issue in House

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:06:51 +0000

The budget debate in Belmopan took an unexpected turn last night during the presentation by the Area Representative for Cayo West, as language and procedure briefly took center stage in the House.&#160; UDP Area Representative for Cayo West, Miguel Guerra, had been granted permission by the Speaker to deliver his contribution in both English and [&#8230;]

Francis Fonseca rejects claims of US notice over Cuban medical brigade

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:06:41 +0000

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Francis Fonseca, is pushing back against claims made by the Leader of the Opposition during the opening day of the budget debate, asserting that the House and the public were misled on a sensitive international matter.&#160; During day one of the debate, Opposition Leader Tracy Panton referenced what [&#8230;]

Belize Water Services marks 25 years with national exhibition

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:06:34 +0000

Belize Water Services (BWS) celebrated a landmark milestone yesterday as the national water and sewerage utility marked its 25th anniversary with an exhibition held in Belize City. The event marks a significant chapter in the country&#8217;s history of public utilities. BWS was formed in January 2001 and officially vested with the assets and liabilities of [&#8230;]

Belize City accused murderer returns to court without attorney in ongoing case

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:06:31 +0000

A man accused of one of Belize City&#8217;s most disturbing murders made his fourth court appearance today and remains without legal representation. Fifty-five-year-old Goldburne Adolphus, also known as &#8220;Easy Glen,&#8221; appeared before the Belize City Magistrate&#8217;s Court this morning in connection with the murder of forty-two-year-old school warden Shaniele Faber, a mother of four children. [&#8230;]

Murder and escape accused back in court as case faces further delays

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:06:14 +0000

A twenty-one-year-old man facing murder and escape charges saw another adjournment in his case today when he appeared before the Belize City Magistrate&#8217;s Court. Santos Absolom Chirinos, of Bella Vista Village, was escorted from the Belize Central Prison to appear before Senior Magistrate Mannon Dennison late yesterday evening. The prosecution informed the court that the [&#8230;]

Belize City woman jailed six months for crack pipe possession

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:06:02 +0000

A 19-year-old Belize City woman has been sentenced to six months in prison after pleading guilty to possession of utensils for smoking cocaine before Senior  Magistrate Mannon Dennison at the Belize City Magistrate&#8217;s Court on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Kelly Emny Soriano, an unemployed resident of #10 East Canal, Belize City, appeared in court unrepresented [&#8230;]

Belize launches HIV self-testing kits to expand access and prevention

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:05:55 +0000

Health authorities announced the official launch of HIV self-testing kits in Belize. The kits, funded by the Global Fund through the Ministry of Economic Transformation, are now available at clinics nationwide following approval under existing health policies. The primary objective of the initiative is prevention, with a focus on protecting those who test negative from [&#8230;]

Public Utilities Commission and International Telecommunication Union launch digital regulation workshop in Belmopan

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 03:39:58 +0000

The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) launched the Workshop on Regulatory Innovation Mechanisms in Belmopan on March 25th, 2026, marking a significant step toward modernizing Belize&#8217;s digital regulatory landscape. The initiative operates under the framework of the EU-LAC Digital Alliance and the Global Gateway model, a collaboration between the European [&#8230;]

Diesel Prices Set to Surge by 20 Percent as Global Oil Tensions Rise

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:55:35 +0000

The cost of diesel is set to spike sharply at midnight with its new price being fourteen dollars and fifty-five cents per gallon.  Authorities have confirmed that the pump price per gallon of diesel will increase by two dollars and fifty cents, representing roughly a twenty percent jump. This latest adjustment comes just days after [&#8230;]

Northern Border Reopens After Cartel Disruption Halts Belize Mexico Trade

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:55:29 +0000

Tonight, there is a major update to a situation that, just yesterday, had severely disrupted trade at Belize’s northern border.&#160; Reports now confirm that the blockade which had halted the movement of goods between Belize and Mexico has been lifted, and cross-border trade has returned to normal operations.&#160; Last night, the situation appeared critical. Cargo [&#8230;]

Contaminated Fuel Shipment Barred from Belize Market Ordered for Disposal

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:54:57 +0000

A shipment of nearly fifty-five thousand gallons of diesel fuel currently at the center of a customs investigation will not be entering Belize’s local market, as authorities have confirmed that the product will be discarded.&#160; The fuel is aboard the vessel Humilde Viajero, which remains moored off Big Creek. On Friday, the vessel’s captain was [&#8230;]

PM Signals No Further Bailouts as BSCFA Moves Ahead with Lawsuit

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:54:33 +0000

Prime Minister John Briceño is reacting tonight to the decision by the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association, BSCFA, to proceed with its lawsuit against Belize Sugar Industries and Tate and Lyle.&#160; The Prime Minister says he had been hoping that all parties could have reached a resolution outside of the courts, particularly given the ongoing [&#8230;]

Free Healthcare Proposal Sparks Debate Over Cost and Sustainability

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:54:11 +0000

There was an interesting exchange coming out of the National Assembly following day one of the budget debate, after a proposal put forward by Deputy Prime Minister Cordel Hyde sparked discussion on the future of healthcare in Belize.&#160; While contributing to the debate yesterday, Hyde suggested that services at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital could, [&#8230;]

Government Pushes New Laws to Strengthen Protections Against Gender Based Violence

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:48:11 +0000

On day two of the ongoing budget debate in the National Assembly, Minister of Human Development, Family Support and Gender Affairs, Thea Garcia-Ramirez, outlined several key milestones within her ministry, with a strong focus on advancing gender equality and strengthening protections for vulnerable groups.&#160; In her presentation, Garcia-Ramirez highlighted ongoing efforts to modernize Belize’s social [&#8230;]

Jose Mai Returns Home After Successful Knee Surgery in Guatemala

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:46:45 +0000

The Area Representative for Orange Walk South, Jose Abelardo Mai, has returned to Belize following a successful knee replacement surgery carried out in Guatemala.&#160; Mai underwent the procedure after medical specialists, led by Dr. Rene Rayo, determined that a severely worn right knee was placing pressure on his lower spine. Doctors advised that correcting the [&#8230;]

Dangriga Town Council Moves to Relocate Street Vendors Back to Central Market

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:45:38 +0000

In Dangriga, a new initiative by the Town Council is set to bring major changes for street vendors who rely on daily sales to support their families.&#160; Mayor Robert Mariano has announced the formation of a task force aimed at reorganizing vending activities within the town. The move will require vendors currently operating along the [&#8230;]

CCJ Rulings Reignite Legal Battle Over Belize Electoral Boundaries

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:43:01 +0000

There has been a significant development in a high-profile constitutional matter concerning Belize&#8217;s electoral system, following rulings handed down today by the Caribbean Court of Justice the CCJ. The decisions involve Belizean activist Jeremy Enriquez and Senior Counsel Anand Ramlogan, in their case against the Office of the Attorney General and the Elections and Boundaries [&#8230;]

Coast Guard Cadet Program Expands Youth Opportunities in Southern Belize

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:41:43 +0000

A youth development initiative is making waves in the south, as the Belize Coast Guard&#8217;s Sea Cadets Program continues to give young people in Independence Village a structured and positive outlet after school.&#160; The program, which caters to children and teens between the ages of six and sixteen, brings together as many as thirty cadets [&#8230;]

Belize Hosts Trinational Summit to Protect Greater Maya Forest

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:39:15 +0000

Belize is currently hosting a landmark Trinational Workshop of the Council of Protected Area Authorities under the Greater Maya Forest Biocultural Corridor, running from yesterday through to Saturday in Placencia Village, Stann Creek District. Organized by the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Solid Waste Management through the Belize Forest Department, the workshop brings [&#8230;]

Belize Mourns Passing of Community Figure Arthur Pitts at 77

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:38:14 +0000

Belize has learned of the passing of a well-known public figure, Arthur Pitts, who passed away this week at the age of seventy-seven.&#160; He was born on January 11, 1949, and is being remembered as a devoted husband, father, and respected member of the community.&#160; Arthur Pitts came from a family with a strong tradition [&#8230;]

BSCFA members vote to continue lawsuit against Tate and Lyle/BSI

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:36:16 +0000

Cane farmers affiliated with the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association, BSCFA, have voted against a proposal that would have seen them withdraw their ongoing lawsuit against Belize Sugar Industries, BSI, and its parent company, Tate and Lyle Sugars.&#160; The decision came out of a pivotal meeting held yesterday in San Roman Village, Corozal District, where [&#8230;]

PM Briceño Leaves BSCFA for Progressive Cane Farmers Group, BSCFA Vice Chairman Weighs In

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:35:09 +0000

In addition to the lawsuit, there is the matter where Prime Minister John Briceño publicly confirmed that he has left the BSCFA to join the Progressive Cane Farmers Association.&#160; The Prime Minister’s announcement, made last week, sparked discussion within the sugar industry, particularly given his family’s longstanding historical ties to the BSCFA. Vice Chairman Ortega, [&#8230;]

Cuban Medical Brigade Sparks New Political Clash

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:34:02 +0000

The presence of the Cuban Medical Brigade in Belize has once again become a point of political contention, following claims by Leader of the Opposition Tracy Panton that Prime Minister John Briceño has been placed on notice to make a decision regarding the continued engagement of Cuban healthcare professionals in the country.&#160; Panton, speaking in [&#8230;]

Belize-Guatemala Relations Remain Stable Amid ICJ Dispute

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:31:44 +0000

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Francis Fonseca, is reporting that relations between Belize and Guatemala remain stable and constructive, even as the long-standing territorial dispute continues before the International Court of Justice.&#160; Fonseca provided the update during a recent engagement, noting that both countries have maintained open lines of communication and continue to [&#8230;]

Cordel Hyde Says Lands Department Reform Is a National Priority

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:25:23 +0000

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister responsible for Natural Resources, Cordel Hyde, is highlighting ongoing efforts to improve land distribution and efficiency within the Lands Department, as demand for land continues to grow across the country.&#160; Speaking during a recent engagement, Hyde underscored the scale of the challenge, noting that the department receives a significant number [&#8230;]

Two Young Men Killed in George Price Highway Crash

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:24:30 +0000

Two young lives were tragically cut short on Saturday evening following a fatal traffic accident along the George Price Highway in Cotton Tree Village, Cayo District.&#160; Reports are that shortly after five o’clock, Roaring Creek Police responded to an area between miles forty-three and forty-four, in front of The Mall Gas Station, where they discovered [&#8230;]

Cayo woman found safe after a month-long disappearance

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:22:45 +0000

The family of Anna Lorilee Herrera, also known as “Quchi,” has confirmed that she has been found safe and sound after being missing for nearly a month.  Herrera, a resident of San Ignacio Town in the Cayo District, had reportedly traveled to San Pedro for work and had not been in contact with her family, [&#8230;]

Day one of the budget debate underway in Belmopan

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:22:11 +0000

Debate on the national budget for the upcoming fiscal year officially got underway today at the National Assembly in Belmopan, marking day one of three days of deliberations on the government’s spending plan.&#160; Proceedings began just before eleven o’clock this morning, with Leader of the Opposition Tracy Panton opening the debate. In a presentation that [&#8230;]

New Domestic Violence Bill Expands Protections for Victims in Belize

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:20:15 +0000

The Government of Belize has introduced new legislation aimed at strengthening protections for victims of domestic violence and modernizing the country’s legal response to abuse. The Domestic Violence (Prohibition) Bill, 2026, was tabled today in the National Assembly in Belmopan. According to the government, the proposed law represents a significant step forward in addressing gaps [&#8230;]

BEL Hosts Regional CARILEC Conference in Belize City

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:17:03 +0000

Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) is co-hosting the three-day CARILEC Human Resources, Corporate Communications and Customer Service Conference 2026, bringing together electric utilities, regional and international partners, independent power producers, and energy sector stakeholders from across the Caribbean.&#160; Last night’s opening ceremony, held at the Best Western Plaza Belize&#8217;s River Hall, was officially declared open by [&#8230;]

LPG Prices Rise by 30 Cents Per Gallon Across Belize

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:16:03 +0000

There is an increase of thirty cents per gallon on Liquefied Petroleum Gas, LPG, effective today, impacting consumers nationwide.  The Supplies Control Unit, SCU, under the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and New Growth Industries, confirmed that the adjustment applies to both wholesale and retail transactions by volume across urban and rural areas.  In a [&#8230;]

San Pedro Fisherman Remanded on Triple Murder Charges

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:15:45 +0000

A 22-year-old San Pedro fisherman has been remanded to the Belize Central Prison after being arraigned this evening on three counts of murder in connection with a gruesome triple homicide that shook the island last Thursday. Shelby Jonathan Hernandez, of San Pedrito Area, San Pedro Town, appeared before the San Pedro Magistrates Court this evening, [&#8230;]

Police Officer Hospitalized After Belize City Shooting

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:15:24 +0000

A police officer remains hospitalized in a stable condition following a shooting incident over the weekend in Belize City.&#160; According to police reports, the incident occurred yesterday shortly after two twenty-five in the afternoon on Raleigh Street. Authorities say information was received of shots being fired in the area, prompting a response from C.I.B. personnel.&#160; [&#8230;]

Teen Shot Dead in Guinea Grass Village

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:12:07 +0000

A teenager was shot to death late last night in Guinea Grass Village, Orange Walk District, in a brazen act of violence that has left the community shaken.&#160; Nineteen-year-old Noe Batun, a Belizean laborer of Guinea Grass Village, was identified as the victim. Reports are that police responded to information of a shooting at a [&#8230;]

Stanley Flowers Committed to Stand Trial for Attempted Murder

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:11:18 +0000

Thirty-seven-year-old, Stanley Flowers has been committed to stand trial at the High Court on a charge of attempted murder and five other related charges, following the conclusion of his Preliminary Inquiry (PI) today.  Flowers was charged in connection with a shooting incident at Lucky Strike, Belize District, in which he allegedly shot a police officer [&#8230;]

Highway Crash Leaves One Truck Burned and Two Others Wrecked

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:11:02 +0000

A late-night traffic accident along the Thomas Vincent Ramos Highway on Sunday left one pickup truck completely destroyed by fire and two others extensively damaged.&#160; The incident occurred shortly after eleven-thirty p.m. between thirty-seven and thirty-eight miles, where Independence Police responded to reports of a collision.&#160; Upon arrival, officers observed a black Ford Ranger pickup [&#8230;]

Police Commissioner undergoes medical checkup after minor traffic collision

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 04:29:51 +0000

Police Commissioner Dr. Richard Rosado underwent a medical checkup just after five o’clock this evening following a minor road traffic accident along the George Price Highway.  The incident occurred just before three o’clock in the vicinity of the Mount Hope area in the Cayo District.  Preliminary reports indicate that the Commissioner’s driver was in the [&#8230;]

Venezuelan Captain remanded as government moves to seize undeclared fuel cargo

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 04:29:36 +0000

A Venezuelan ship captain has been remanded to prison following his arraignment in the Independence Magistrate’s Court, as the Government of Belize moves decisively to confiscate thousands of gallons of undeclared fuel found aboard his vessel.&#160; Fifty-five-year-old Carlos Tomas Rivas Rodriguez, captain of the motor vessel Humilde Viajero, was denied bail after being charged with [&#8230;]

Triple Murder in San Pedro Leaves Community in Shock

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 04:28:18 +0000

A brazen late-night shooting at a residential property south of San Pedro Town has claimed three lives, leaving a community in shock and police actively investigating what appears to be a targeted attack.&#160; San Pedro Police responded to reports of a shooting incident at Mosquito Coast, located approximately one mile south of San Pedro Town, [&#8230;]

Orange Walk Police Probe Fatal Shooting of 24-Year-Old Man

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 04:27:28 +0000

Police in the north are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting of a man in Orange Walk District, as authorities work to determine the motive behind the killing.&#160; The victim has been identified as 24-year-old Albertito Pott.&#160; Love News understands that Pott was sitting under a house with his uncle when they came under [&#8230;]

Teen Cyclist Killed in Highway Crash Near Lords Bank

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 04:26:35 +0000

Police are investigating a fatal road traffic incident that claimed the life of a teenage boy along the Philip Goldson Highway yesterday evening.&#160; The victim has been identified as sixteen-year-old Alex Griffith, a resident of Lords Bank, Belize District.&#160; Preliminary information indicates that shortly after five o’clock, Griffith was riding his bicycle along the highway [&#8230;]

Canada Issues Travel Advisory Urging Caution for Belize

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 04:25:05 +0000

Belize has been included in a recent update to travel advisories issued by the Government of Canada, with officials urging their citizens to exercise increased caution when visiting the country due to concerns related to crime and public health.  The advisory, published today, March 20, places Belize among several Caribbean and Latin American destinations flagged [&#8230;]

Salient Group LLP is seeking a qualified and experienced Shift Supervisor

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:19:43 +0000

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Prime Corner Lot for Sale – North Caye Caulker, Belize

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:10:36 +0000

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2019 Ford Escape SE

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:49:55 +0000

<p>Clean Title 2019 Ford Escape SE Ecoboost. This SUV has 85k miles, a clean title, brand new tires, and a mint interior. Runs strong, fuel-efficient, and well maintained. Perfect for daily driving or weekend trips. Asking $34,000. Serious inquiries only, please. Call 614-3916 or message today to schedule a test drive! https://autos.mybelize.net/details/1135 Call 614-3916 for [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.mybelize.net/2019-ford-escape-se/">2019 Ford Escape SE</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.mybelize.net">MyBelize.Net</a>.</p>

Where Can Online Casinos Go Next?

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 14:40:32 +0000

<p>A few years ago, no one expected a simple rising line on a red screen to redefine online casinos. Yet Aviator did exactly that. It broke every rule of what a casino game should look like. No reels, no cards, no flashing symbols. It’s just a flight, a climb, and a choice of when to [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.mybelize.net/where-can-online-casinos-go-next/">Where Can Online Casinos Go Next?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.mybelize.net">MyBelize.Net</a>.</p>

Skill-Based Casino Games: Do They Really Level the Playing Field

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 15:29:17 +0000

<p>Gamers often associate casino games with luck, sometimes creating a sense of monotony. Chance has long been the game&#8217;s defining element, whether it&#8217;s playing the roulette wheel or a jackpot game. However, adopting skill-based games on gaming platforms has recently helped reduce this monotony. These games provide a unique sense of excitement by encouraging improved [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.mybelize.net/skill-based-casino-games-do-they-really-level-the-playing-field/">Skill-Based Casino Games: Do They Really Level the Playing Field</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.mybelize.net">MyBelize.Net</a>.</p>

A Beginner’s Guide To Choosing A US Sports Online Betting Platform

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 23:10:04 +0000

<p>In today’s sports betting world, choosing the right platform can feel like selecting a fantasy quarterback; opinions vary, and the flashiest options don’t always perform. While welcome bonuses may seem enticing, the real test comes after the initial promotions have been used. That’s when the real platform quality shows up. You’re not just placing a [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.mybelize.net/a-beginners-guide-to-choosing-a-us-sports-online-betting-platform/">A Beginner&#8217;s Guide To Choosing A US Sports Online Betting Platform</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.mybelize.net">MyBelize.Net</a>.</p>

Why Multiplayer Features Are Transforming the Casino Experience

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 17:40:14 +0000

<p>Modern gambling has greatly improved over the years. From having to visit brick and mortar casinos to enjoy a decent experience to gambling at your convenience, the industry has massively shifted.&#160; During its conception, you would play against Artificial Intelligence more often. However, multiplayer features have introduced us to an entirely different experience. Read on [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.mybelize.net/why-multiplayer-features-are-transforming-the-casino-experience/">Why Multiplayer Features Are Transforming the Casino Experience</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.mybelize.net">MyBelize.Net</a>.</p>

In-Play Bet Types Made Simple: How Mobile Apps Let You Choose Mid-Match Options

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:14:50 +0000

<p>The match kicks off, the whistle blows, and the action begins. But for a growing number of fans, that’s also the moment when betting gets interesting. In-play betting, sometimes called live betting, has turned the traditional wager on its head. No longer are your options limited to pre-match predictions. With mobile apps like Betway, you [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.mybelize.net/in-play-bet-types-made-simple-how-mobile-apps-let-you-choose-mid-match-options/">In-Play Bet Types Made Simple: How Mobile Apps Let You Choose Mid-Match Options</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.mybelize.net">MyBelize.Net</a>.</p>

Blurring the Line Between Gaming and Athletic Competition

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 06:30:04 +0000

<p>Technology has significantly changed the different kinds of competition available to the general public. While traditional sports like basketball, football, or hockey still enjoys a growing fanbase with their unmatched brand of excitement, a significant contingent of equally passionate people who support esports are also making sure that their voices are heard. As both industries [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.mybelize.net/blurring-the-line-between-gaming-and-athletic-competition/">Blurring the Line Between Gaming and Athletic Competition</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.mybelize.net">MyBelize.Net</a>.</p>

Keeping Homes Clutter-Free with Efficient Rubbish Removal

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 03:54:55 +0000

<p>Struggling with clutter piling up in your home? You&#8217;re not alone. A cluttered space can stress you out and reduce productivity, but efficient rubbish removal offers a practical solution to reclaim your space. Imagine a home free of unwanted items, where everything has its place. With professional help, you can achieve this effortlessly. For quick [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.mybelize.net/keeping-homes-clutter-free-with-efficient-rubbish-removal/">Keeping Homes Clutter-Free with Efficient Rubbish Removal</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.mybelize.net">MyBelize.Net</a>.</p>