Sat, 02 Aug 2025 21:25:36 +0000
The Sapodilla Cayes Marine Reserve, located in southern Belize, is a chain of 14 islands off the coast of the Toledo District, currently co-managed by the Toledo Institute for Development and Environment (TIDE). TIDE conducts routine patrols alongside the Belize Coast Guard (BCG) to protect the area from illegal fishing and other illicit activities. However, enforcement efforts are met with significant challenges, including transboundary issues stemming from the reserve’s proximity to Guatemala and Honduras.
Sat, 02 Aug 2025 20:30:08 +0000
<p>Posted: Saturday, August 2, 2025. 2:30 pm CST. Vikings FC – Photo Credit: JJ’s Don’t Blink Photography/Vikings FC By Rubén Morales Iglesias: ⚽The second semi-final of the<span class="excerpt-hellip"> […]</span></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com/2025/08/02/national-amateur-inter-district-championship-vikings-challenge-high-flying-yo-creek-united-in-independence-semifinal/">National Amateur Inter-District Championship: Vikings challenge high-flying Yo Creek United in Independence semifinal</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com">Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com</a>.</p>
Sat, 02 Aug 2025 20:13:22 +0000
<p>Posted: Saturday, August 2, 2025. 2:13 pm CST. Tut Bay’s Calvin Thurton scored against Calcutta at the Amin Manzanero Sporting Complex in Calcutta, Corozal District. Photo<span class="excerpt-hellip"> […]</span></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com/2025/08/02/national-amateur-inter-district-championship-tut-bay-host-napoles-in-first-leg-semi-final-at-marion-jones-in-belize-city/">National Amateur Inter-District Championship: Tut Bay host Napoles in First Leg Semi-final at Marion Jones in Belize City</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com">Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com</a>.</p>
Sat, 02 Aug 2025 19:56:16 +0000
<p>Posted: Saturday, August 2, 2025. 1:56 pm CST. By Horace Palacio: While Belizeans have taken to social media in droves to criticize El Salvador’s recent removal<span class="excerpt-hellip"> […]</span></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com/2025/08/02/belizeans-slam-el-salvadors-term-limits-but-ignore-our-own-broken-system/">Belizeans slam El Salvador’s term limits but ignore our own broken system</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com">Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com</a>.</p>
Sat, 02 Aug 2025 19:48:10 +0000
<p>Posted: Saturday, August 2, 2025. 1:48 pm CST. Brooklyn Lyttle won Belize’s first medal at CADICA Senior Championships on Saturday – Photo Credit: Belize Athletics Association<span class="excerpt-hellip"> […]</span></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com/2025/08/02/brooklyn-lyttle-wins-silver-for-belize-at-central-american-senior-championships-in-nicaragua/">Brooklyn Lyttle wins silver for Belize at Central American Senior Championships in Nicaragua</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com">Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com</a>.</p>
Sat, 02 Aug 2025 18:02:27 +0000
<p>Posted: Saturday, August 2, 2025. 12:02 pm CST. Verdes FC before their Central American Cup match against Motagua at the FFB Stadium on July 29, 2025.<span class="excerpt-hellip"> […]</span></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com/2025/08/02/premier-league-of-belize-port-layola-host-progresso-as-opening-weekend-continues-sunday-in-belize-city/">Premier League of Belize: Port Layola host Progresso as Opening Weekend continues Sunday in Belize City</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com">Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com</a>.</p>
Sat, 02 Aug 2025 17:53:31 +0000
<p>Posted: Saturday, August 2, 2025. 11:53 am CST. Verdes FC before their Central American Cup match against Motagua at the FFB Stadium on July 29, 2025.<span class="excerpt-hellip"> […]</span></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com/2025/08/02/premier-league-of-belize-verdes-tackle-capital-sport-club-as-2025-2026-opening-season-kicks-off-saturday/">Premier League of Belize: Verdes tackle Capital Sport Club as 2025-2026 Opening Season kicks off Saturday</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com">Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com</a>.</p>
Sat, 02 Aug 2025 17:37:12 +0000
<p>Posted: Saturday, August 2, 2025. 11:37 am CST. By Zoila Palma:  From August 1–7, countries around the globe mark World Breastfeeding Week, an annual campaign supported<span class="excerpt-hellip"> […]</span></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com/2025/08/02/world-breastfeeding-week-highlights-need-for-greater-support/">World Breastfeeding week highlights need for greater support</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com">Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com</a>.</p>
Sat, 02 Aug 2025 17:13:02 +0000
<p>Posted: Saturday, August 2, 2025. 11:13 am CST. Belize U-23 Men’s Volleyball Team captain Kaelen Ingram, in blue, against the Dominican Republic on Wednesday, July 30,<span class="excerpt-hellip"> […]</span></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com/2025/08/02/belize-to-face-costa-rica-on-saturday-in-norceca-u23-mens-pan-american-cup-classification-match/">Belize to face Costa Rica on Saturday in NORCECA U23 Men’s Pan American Cup classification match</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com">Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com</a>.</p>
Sat, 02 Aug 2025 16:15:30 +0000
<p>Posted: Saturday, August 2, 2025. 10:15 am CST. By Zoila Palma:  El Salvador’s Congress, led by President Nayib Bukele’s New Ideas party, passed a sweeping electoral<span class="excerpt-hellip"> […]</span></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com/2025/08/02/international-news-bukele-unlimited-el-salvador-ends-presidential-term-limits/">International News: Bukele unlimited, El Salvador ends Presidential term limits</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com">Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com</a>.</p>
Sat, 02 Aug 2025 14:00:15 +0000
The sea turtle nesting season is underway, and the eastern beaches of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, are a favored nesting site for these magnificent marine creatures. While most nests are typically reported along the remote northern beaches of the island, a recent discovery brought sea turtle activity much closer to town. On the night of July 23rd, residents north of downtown San Pedro spotted baby sea turtles emerging from a nest and alerted authorities.
Sat, 02 Aug 2025 13:58:54 +0000
<p>Posted: Saturday, August 2, 2025. 7:58 am CST. By Zoila Palma:  On Thursday, July 31, 2025, President of Panama Jose Raul Mulino said that public-private partnerships<span class="excerpt-hellip"> […]</span></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com/2025/08/02/international-news-panama-considers-state-partnerships-to-operate-key-ports-following-legal-battle/">International News: Panama considers state partnerships to operate key ports following legal battle</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com">Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com</a>.</p>
Fri, 01 Aug 2025 23:00:59 +0000
Twenty-year-old Herla Ortiz has been crowned Queen of the Bay San Pedro 2025, following a determined journey marked by personal growth, community involvement, and resilience. The coronation, held on June 26th, positions Ortiz to represent San Pedro Town at the national Queen of the Bay Belize pageant scheduled for August 30th.
Fri, 01 Aug 2025 20:00:52 +0000
Belize is confronting a growing crisis of child sexual abuse, with an alarming surge in high-profile and alarming cases prompting urgent calls for legislative reform and community action. Over the past year alone, more than 100 cases of unlawful sexual intercourse with minors have been officially reported, a figure experts believe significantly underrepresents the true extent of the issue. These troubling statistics have fueled public outrage and prompted widespread appeals for stronger legislation, increased enforcement, and more robust survivor support systems.
Fri, 01 Aug 2025 18:54:29 +0000
<p>Police are investigating a high-profile murder that occurred just after 11 this morning on Sarstoon Street, Belize City. Police reported that officers on patrol heard gunshots and responded to the area near La Popular Tortilla Factory, where a crowd had gathered. Police reported that Tyron […]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.greaterbelize.com/well-known-street-figure-executed-in-belize-city/">Well-known Street Figure Executed in Belize City</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.greaterbelize.com">Greater Belize Media</a>.</p>
Fri, 01 Aug 2025 17:00:05 +0000
San Pedro Town is facing a growing environmental and public health crisis as persistent garbage accumulation threatens the island’s image as a premier tourist destination. With mounting complaints from residents and visitors, local authorities are escalating enforcement efforts and issuing warnings that noncompliance will be met with fines and legal consequences.
Fri, 01 Aug 2025 14:00:04 +0000
The World Bank Group’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a US$20 million Development Policy Credit with a Catastrophe Deferred Drawdown Option (Cat-DDO) for Belize. The operation provides emergency funding in the event of a natural disaster and supports a targeted reform agenda to strengthen the country’s climate and disaster resilience.
Fri, 01 Aug 2025 03:42:39 +0000
This afternoon, police were called to the old Bellevue Dock area in Belize City where the body of an unidentified Hispanic male was found floating in the sea. Eyewitnesses say the body was already in a state of decomposition when discovered, and notably, the man was wearing a wedding band and bore several tattoos. Police […]
Fri, 01 Aug 2025 03:41:37 +0000
A woman has been sentenced to prison for the 2022 stabbing death of her common-law husband. Twenty-five-year-old Shantell Williams was sentenced to six years, six months, and twenty-four days in prison for the manslaughter of thirty-nine-year-old Louis Adolphus. The sentence was handed down yesterday by High Court Judge Derick Sylvester. Williams was found guilty of […]
Fri, 01 Aug 2025 03:41:06 +0000
A Belize City man has been sentenced to life in prison for a murder that was captured on video. Jason McKenzie, who pleaded guilty to murder in February, was sentenced yesterday by High Court Judge Derick Sylvester. The judge imposed a life sentence with a starting point of 20 years. After a significant discount for […]
Fri, 01 Aug 2025 03:39:28 +0000
The road traffic incident involving businessman Kris Rosado remains under active investigation following the fatality that claimed the life of Police Constable Arcenio Cus. The incident occurred early Monday morning as PC Cus was reportedly making his way from the Ladyville Police Station to Belize City. According to preliminary reports, Cus was riding a motorcycle […]
Fri, 01 Aug 2025 03:37:28 +0000
Minister of Public Service Henry Charles Usher is offering clarity on the government’s recent $1.1 million increase to the University of Belize’s (UB) subvention, which now stands at $8.7 million annually. While the amount falls short of the $10 million requested by the university’s faculty and staff union, Usher says the total financial picture tells […]
Fri, 01 Aug 2025 03:35:20 +0000
Emancipation Day, observed annually on August 1, stands as a powerful reminder of Belize’s deep-rooted history and the enduring legacy of freedom. The date marks the official end of slavery in the British Empire, declared on August 1, 1834. Though long recognized globally, Belize officially declared it a national holiday in 2023. The occasion pays […]
Fri, 01 Aug 2025 03:33:43 +0000
Consumer prices were up for the first half of 2025 when compared to the same six-month period last year. According to the latest data from the Statistical Institute of Belize, inflation for January to June 2025 was up 1.4 percent over 2024. The overall rise was primarily driven by higher prices in three key areas: […]
Fri, 01 Aug 2025 03:33:08 +0000
St. Ignatius High School has broken its silence nearly a week after one of its teachers, former UDP mayor Said Guerra, was arraigned on a charge of sexual assault. Guerra was taken to court last Thursday in Benque Viejo, following accusations made by a 16-year-old male student. The school has now confirmed that Guerra had […]
Fri, 01 Aug 2025 03:30:38 +0000
Minister of Home Affairs Kareem Musa yesterday continued his national tour of police stations, making a critical stop at Belize City’s Raccoon Street Police Station, one of the most deteriorated police facilities in the country. Accompanied by the Commissioner of Police and his Chief Executive Officer, Musa met with senior formation commanders and frontline officers […]
Fri, 01 Aug 2025 03:29:06 +0000
Today marked the return of the GST-Free weekend initiative rolled out by the Government of Belize. As announced in the July 17 Cabinet briefing, the weekend of July 31-August 2 will see the 12.5 percent General Sales Tax removed from a select number of items. The initiative is aimed at giving Belizeans some economic relief […]
Fri, 01 Aug 2025 03:27:13 +0000
Hundreds of school children from across the Belize District received school bags today through a collaboration between the police department and Crime Stoppers Belize. Students and their parents gathered at the Yarborough Basketball court this afternoon for the distribution, which was attended by Commissioner of Police Dr. Richard Rosado and Minister of Home Affairs Kareem […]
Fri, 01 Aug 2025 03:25:17 +0000
The Love Foundation continues its mission of empowering youth through education by partnering with Angelus Press for a meaningful back-to-school initiative. Through this collaboration, 35 school bags were donated to underserved students, helping them start the new academic year equipped with essential supplies. Love News spoke with Managing director at Love Foundation, Deborah Erskine, explained […]
Fri, 01 Aug 2025 03:23:47 +0000
On Wednesday, July 30, 2025, police formally arrested and charged 50-year-old Gregory Barrington Parks, a Belizean unemployed resident of the San Mateo Area, for the offenses of Taking of Conveyance and Theft. Around 11:30 a.m., Detective Constable Che, acting on information and complaint, obtained a warrant in the first instance and executed the arrest. Parks, […]
Fri, 01 Aug 2025 03:23:09 +0000
A Belize City teenager is claiming that nearly five hundred dollars vanished from his bank account through unauthorized transactions made using a popular food delivery app. Nineteen-year-old Gelber Mauricio Sanchez, a Customer Service Representative at Transparent Business Process Outsourcing on the Philip Goldson Highway visited the police station to report the suspected theft. Sanchez, a […]
Fri, 01 Aug 2025 03:21:43 +0000
A 22-year-old Belize City cook was handed a non-custodial sentence for a serious cybercrime offense. Shantel Flowers pleaded guilty to using a computer system to post a false statement on Facebook intended to cause public ridicule. The post, which included two pictures of a police officer, accused him of being “high.” The officer, Rafael Tepaz, […]
Fri, 01 Aug 2025 03:21:14 +0000
Three of the four men accused in the murder of a taxi driver are now free. Thirty-five-year-old Kyle Domingo, 28-year-old Gasman Jones, and 23-year-old police officer Peter Perez had all charges withdrawn against them today by a directive from the Director of Public Prosecutions’ office. A reliable source indicates the men will now be used […]
Fri, 01 Aug 2025 03:20:34 +0000
A man was injured in a road traffic incident in Ladyville this morning. Reports are that just before eight o’clock, 22-year-old Arnold Tillett was driving his motorcycle near the Puma Gas Station when he collided with a white SUV. He was knocked off during the collision and was transported via ambulance to the Karl Heusner […]
Fri, 01 Aug 2025 03:16:20 +0000
More than 15 new community health workers from the Orange Walk District have completed a comprehensive training course facilitated by the Ministry of Health and Wellness. The group will work in various remote areas to ensure that underserved communities have access to basic health services. The Ministry honored the cohort at a ceremony earlier today. […]
Fri, 01 Aug 2025 03:15:07 +0000
Belize has officially gained access to the high-value Taiwanese market for shrimp exports, following more than two years of rigorous technical collaboration and regulatory processes. The announcement came yesterday during the Second Meeting of the Administrative Commission under the Belize–Taiwan Economic Cooperation Agreement (ECA), held in Taiwan, where Chief Executive Officer H.E. Amalia Mai received […]
Fri, 01 Aug 2025 01:57:34 +0000
<p>La Unidad de Inteligencia Financiera (FIU, por sus siglas en inglés) ha confirmado que la ciudadana estadounidense Rima Ray, actualmente detenida en EE.UU. por cargos de fraude y apuestas ilegales, operaba sus negocios de casinos en San Pedro sin estar registrada legalmente ante la institución. […]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.greaterbelize.com/fiu-confirma-que-casinos-de-rima-ray-en-san-pedro-nunca-fueron-registrados/">FIU confirma que casinos de Rima Ray en San Pedro nunca fueron registrados</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.greaterbelize.com">Greater Belize Media</a>.</p>
Fri, 01 Aug 2025 01:48:47 +0000
<p>Después de casi una década de espera, el gobierno aumentó el apoyo financiero para la Universidad de Belize (UB), aunque la cifra quedó por debajo de lo solicitado inicialmente por el sindicato. La subvención anunciada es de 8.7 millones de dólares, 1.3 millones menos que […]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.greaterbelize.com/gobierno-otorga-8-7-millones-en-subvencion-a-la-universidad-de-belize/">Gobierno otorga $8.7 millones en subvención a la Universidad de Belize</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.greaterbelize.com">Greater Belize Media</a>.</p>
Fri, 01 Aug 2025 01:44:48 +0000
<p>El presidente del Partido Unido del Pueblo (PUP), Henry Charles Usher, se pronunció sobre la reciente sentencia del Tribunal Superior que ordena a la Asociación de Agricultores de Caña de Azúcar de Belize (BSCFA) y dos de sus miembros pagar más de medio millón de […]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.greaterbelize.com/ministro-henry-usher-apoyo-a-caneros-sera-decision-del-gabinete/">Ministro Henry Usher: Apoyo a cañeros será decisión del gabinete</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.greaterbelize.com">Greater Belize Media</a>.</p>
Fri, 01 Aug 2025 01:41:55 +0000
<p>La segunda consulta pública sobre el Proyecto de Ley de la Decimotercera Enmienda se llevó a cabo el miércoles en el Centro de Conferencias de la Universidad de Belize en Belmopán, donde la asistencia fue limitada, pero las opiniones fueron contundentes. El presidente del Partido […]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.greaterbelize.com/belmopan-acoge-segunda-consulta-sobre-la-polemica-decimotercera-enmienda/">Belmopán acoge segunda consulta sobre la polémica Decimotercera Enmienda</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.greaterbelize.com">Greater Belize Media</a>.</p>
Fri, 01 Aug 2025 01:39:43 +0000
<p>El Ministro de Servicio Público, Henry Charles Usher, se pronunció sobre la situación de los empleados del Servicio de Impuestos de Belice, destacando que su principal prioridad es garantizar equidad y ofrecer información clara sobre sus opciones laborales. Según Usher, los empleados pueden optar por […]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.greaterbelize.com/gobierno-asegura-justicia-y-claridad-para-empleados-del-servicio-de-impuestos/">Gobierno asegura justicia y claridad para empleados del Servicio de Impuestos</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.greaterbelize.com">Greater Belize Media</a>.</p>
Fri, 01 Aug 2025 01:35:50 +0000
<p>El reconocido DJ y empresario Kris Rosado se entregó a la Policía de Ladyville horas después de un atropello fatal ocurrido este fin de semana del policía Arcenio Cus. Se espera que enfrente múltiples cargos, incluyendo no detenerse a prestar auxilio, no reportar un accidente, […]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.greaterbelize.com/dj-se-entrega-tras-fatal-atropello-de-agente-policial/">DJ se entrega tras fatal atropello de agente policial</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.greaterbelize.com">Greater Belize Media</a>.</p>
Fri, 01 Aug 2025 01:29:26 +0000
<p>Una familia de Belmopán está devastada tras la muerte de Marilyn Roches, una madre de cinco hijos que falleció en un accidente de motocicleta en la madrugada del lunes. El trágico incidente ocurrió alrededor de las 2:30 a.m. cerca de la escuela Belmopan Comprehensive, en […]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.greaterbelize.com/madre-de-cinco-hijos-muere-en-accidente-de-motocicleta-en-belmopan/">Madre de cinco hijos muere en accidente de motocicleta en Belmopán</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.greaterbelize.com">Greater Belize Media</a>.</p>
Fri, 01 Aug 2025 01:25:26 +0000
<p>Cinco jóvenes socializaban en un patio en Lord’s Bank cuando fueron atacados por dos hombres en motocicleta. El pasajero abrió fuego contra el grupo, hiriendo a todos. Justin Animo, de 20 años, murió a causa de las heridas. Entre los heridos se encuentra su hermano […]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.greaterbelize.com/joven-asesinado-y-cuatro-heridos-en-ataque-armado-en-lords-bank/">Joven asesinado y cuatro heridos en ataque armado en Lord’s Bank</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.greaterbelize.com">Greater Belize Media</a>.</p>
Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:46:44 +0000
<p>A grim discovery this afternoon near the Bliss Institute in Belize City has left authorities searching for answers. The lifeless body of an unidentified man was pulled from the sea by coast guard personnel as stunned onlookers watched from the Foreshore area. It’s still unclear […]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.greaterbelize.com/unidentified-body-pulled-from-sea-near-bliss-police-seek-publics-help/">Unidentified Body Pulled from Sea Near Bliss; Police Seek Public’s Help</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.greaterbelize.com">Greater Belize Media</a>.</p>
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 23:00:18 +0000
The low tourism season in Belize typically begins in June, coinciding with the start of the rainy season. A brief uptick in visitors is usually seen in July during the annual lobster festivals, but afterward, tourist arrivals decline. This year is no exception, with several businesses, particularly hotels, noticing a drop in occupancy. The trend has also affected restaurants and souvenir shops, prompting many to begin planning for the slow months ahead until the high season resumes in November. While some establishments intend to close temporarily, others are shifting focus to attract local tourists.
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 20:00:40 +0000
In response to a 70% increase in sargassum seaweed washing ashore compared to the last significant event in 2022, the Government of Belize's Cabinet has approved a comprehensive Sargassum Emergency Response Plan, announced on July 17th. This approval comes amid an escalating influx of sargassum that is severely impacting Belize’s coastal communities, tourism, and economy.
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 17:00:02 +0000
Following the CARICOM Heads of Government meeting held in Jamaica from July 6th to 8th, it was announced that Belize has joined three other Caribbean nations in committing to implement the whole free movement of people. Under the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME), this initiative includes Belize, Barbados, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Dominica. The implementation will go through a three-year transitional period beginning October 1st. In Belize, government officials anticipate increased trade, tourism, and cultural exchange.
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 14:00:06 +0000
San Pedro is witnessing a troubling increase in golf cart-related accidents, prompting renewed calls from authorities and local businesses for greater public awareness and responsible use of these widely used vehicles. While often perceived as leisurely or recreational, golf carts are the island’s primary mode of transportation for both residents and visitors. With narrow roads and limited parking spaces, these vehicles are essential to island life, but their misuse has led to growing safety concerns.
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 04:18:30 +0000
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 02:58:18 +0000
Bus fares for several runs in northern Belize will not be going up next week. That’s the official word coming from the Department of Transport (DOT) after concluding an investigation into the issue. As we reported on Monday, seven bus companies jointly issued a flyer which states that fares will go up by a dollar […]
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 02:57:56 +0000
Minister of Public Service, Henry Usher, says the establishment of the Semi-Autonomous Revenue Authority (SARA), some 226 public officers will have a decision to make, and will have at least two options. His statement comes in response to the President of the Public Service Union, Dean Flowers, who sounded an alarm yesterday, indicating that the […]
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 02:57:25 +0000
A shooting last night in Lord’s Bank Village, Belize District, has left 4 injured and one dead. The incident, which occurred shortly after 9:00, claimed the life of 20-year-old Justin Animo and injured four others, namely, 20-year-old Emerson Jeffords, 21-year-old Jose Rodriguez, 21-year-old Jayden Martinez, and a 14-year-oldr. The victims were reportedly socializing when two […]
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 02:49:42 +0000
A road traffic incident in Belmopan has taken the life of a 34-year-old woman. Early this morning, at around 2:30, a single-vehicle incident near the Belmopan Comprehensive High School resulted in the death of Marilyn Roches, a mother of five who was eagerly awaiting the birth of her first grandchild. She had been riding as […]
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 02:45:52 +0000
Charges are yet to be filed against a club owner who handed himself into Police for a hit and run incident that killed 39-year-old, Arcenio Cus.  The incident occurred on Monday morning as PC Cus made his way from the Ladyville Police Station to Belize City.  His motorbike was clipped by a black SUV causing […]
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 02:41:44 +0000
Sugarcane farmers collected their second payment for the past crop season.  The monies are not as much as previous years had registered, but the farmers lined up, nonetheless, at the various banks across the countries to collect their monies.  Love News spoke with the Chairman of the Belize Sugarcane Farmers Association (BSCFA) Alfredo Ortega on […]
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 02:37:14 +0000
Another issue brought up to the BSCFA Chairman was this week’s court ruling that orders them to pay more than half a million dollars in compensatory damages to the Belize Sugar Industries and the Belize Cogeneration Energy Limited (BCEL).  According to Chairman Alfredo Ortega, they are currently consulting with their attorneys on whether to file […]
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 02:27:33 +0000
A third round of consultations on the 13th Constitutional Amendment took place today in the capital city.  It was a poorly attended event, but not a discouragement to the Minister of Public Service, Henry Usher.  According to the minister, there are other avenues for Belizeans to express their views or concerns on the amendment.  During […]
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 02:24:54 +0000
The Belize Police Department is being advised to limit the media’s access to the Police Commissioner.  This is one of several recommendations that a media consultant provided to the department.  The streamlining of the relationship between the media and the Police was found out when our newsroom realized that we were no longer allowed to […]
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 02:17:47 +0000
Earlier today, the World Bank Group’s Board of Executive Directors approved a US$20 million Development Policy Credit with a Catastrophe Deferred Drawdown Option (Cat-DDO) for Belize. This funding aims to provide emergency financing in the event of natural disasters and support reforms to enhance the country’s climate and disaster resilience. Belize is highly vulnerable to […]
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 02:16:54 +0000
The Ministry of Home Affairs’ rollout of 1,000 new surveillance cameras is on track for completion in September. As we reported earlier this year, the ministry is collaborating with Belize Telemedia Limited on the installation of the closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras in tourist destinations and crime hot spots across the country. The cameras are part […]
Wed, 30 Jul 2025 23:00:05 +0000
The sale of expired goods is not only prohibited but also poses a serious health hazard to the public. In San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, the office of the Public Health Inspector continues to monitor establishments suspected of keeping expired products on their shelves. Routine inspections have led to the removal and destruction of such goods, and repeat offenders risk legal action and prosecution.
Wed, 30 Jul 2025 22:14:00 +0000
By Charles Gladden BELMOPAN, Fri. July 25, 2025 Even after life, he is celebrated. Philip Goldson, one of Belize’s greatest national heroes, was honored on his birthday, on Friday, July 25, at the house on Orange Street where he lived when he was in Belmopan. “Today is his 102nd birthday, July 25, and so we’re […]
Wed, 30 Jul 2025 22:13:00 +0000
By Charles Gladden DANGRIGA, Stann Creek District, Mon. July 28, 2025 The former administrator of the Southern Regional Hospital, 49-year-old Nasley Sommerville, an accountant of Pomona Village who was dismissed from government due to her suspected involvement in the embezzlement of funds from the institution, is once more being accused of theft, after she was […]
Wed, 30 Jul 2025 22:12:00 +0000
Inez Sanchez, deceased By Charles Gladden BELMOPAN, Mon. July 28, 2025 The man responsible for co-creating Belize’s national flag, Inez Sanchez, passed away at his home in Belmopan minutes before midnight on Thursday, July 24. Sanchez and Everal Waight, two public officers at the time, submitted the iconic design of the country’s flag when they […]
Wed, 30 Jul 2025 22:11:00 +0000
(l-r) US Secretary Kristi Noem; Minister of Foreign Affairs Hon Francis Fonseca By William Ysaguirre (Freelance Writer) BELIZE CITY, Mon. July 28, 2025 The United States would like Belize to become a “safe third country” to receive foreign nationals who seek asylum once they enter the U.S. legally or undocumented, and for such migrants to […]
Wed, 30 Jul 2025 22:10:00 +0000
Ascenio Cus, deceased By Charles Gladden BELIZE CITY, Mon. July 28, 2025 A police officer was killed in a hit-and-run accident on the Philip Goldson Highway in the early hours of Monday, July 28. According to reports, around 1:30 a.m., 38-year-old police constable, Ascenio Cus, originally of Silver Creek Village, Toledo District, was heading toward […]
Wed, 30 Jul 2025 22:09:00 +0000
UNODC Roberto Rodriguez Codesal donates drones to Belize security forces By William Ysaguirre (Freelance Writer) BELIZE CITY, Mon. July 28, 2025 The removal of illegal firearms off the street, and the prevention of the illegal contraband of firearms across our borders are top priorities for Belize’s security forces, who received training from the United Nations Office on […]
Wed, 30 Jul 2025 22:08:00 +0000
Jayme Marin, charged BELIZE CITY, Thurs. July 24, 2025 Jayme Marin, then 28, now 34, the man who was first declared “mentally insane,” “crazy,” then found to be fit to stand trial after a second evaluation, was sentenced late this evening to 15 years in prison, but saw a 2-years increase to as many as […]
Wed, 30 Jul 2025 22:07:00 +0000
By Colin Hyde The present administration in the US is giving Belizeans an upfront view of a system that numerous “educated elite” Belizeans tout as the alpha of systems to run a country. Forget personal opinions about the president of the US, he has both adorers and enemies here; we di laan about how things […]
Wed, 30 Jul 2025 22:06:00 +0000
Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 8:26 PM If you ask most gen-Zers or most young people today who Homer is, or was, they will think of Homer Simpson from the Simpsons tv show. They would have no idea who the real Homer was. Born in the 8th century BC in ancient Greece, born blind, and […]
Wed, 30 Jul 2025 20:00:40 +0000
On July 21, 2025, Belize’s health officials reported no new measles cases for more than two full incubation periods. This marks the formal end of the outbreak that began in early April and resulted in 34 confirmed cases, primarily in the Corozal and Cayo districts. The outbreak was initially linked to tourists returning from Mexico and affected only unvaccinated individuals.
Wed, 30 Jul 2025 03:32:32 +0000
Some 236 public officers may be at risk of either being constructively dismissed, get a demotion or suffer financial losses. The workers are currently attached to the Belize Tax Services Department (BTSD), but with the transformation into a statutory body, changes are imminent. The Public Service Union (PSU) is sounding alarms over the fate of […]
Wed, 30 Jul 2025 03:32:12 +0000
The family of Police Constable Arcenio Cus is relieved and thankful that the driver in yesterday’s hit and run has turned himself in.  The owner of a popular night club in Belize City remains in police custody at this hour after he handed himself in yesterday evening.  Love News understands that after doing an inspection […]
Wed, 30 Jul 2025 03:32:03 +0000
In an unprecedented ruling the Belize High Court has upheld the economic rights of businesses by finding the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association (BSCFA), Pablo Burgos, and Canuto Alpuche liable for a 2021 blockade that disrupted operations at Belize Sugar Industries Limited (BSI) and its subsidiary, Belize Cogeneration Energy Limited (BCEL). The court awarded BSI […]
Wed, 30 Jul 2025 03:31:34 +0000
As indicated, the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association (BSCFA), Pablo Burgos, and Canuto Alpuche are all in the hole for five hundred and sixty-three thousand five hundred dollars, as per this week’s court ruling.  The monies are to be paid to the Belize Sugar Industries (BSI) and the Belize Cogeneration Energy Limited (BCEL) following a […]
Wed, 30 Jul 2025 03:25:14 +0000
With the court ruling against an association, the question came up on whether this is precedence that could be applied to unions or organized protests.  Love News spoke with PSU President Dean Flowers, who weighed in on the matter. While acknowledging that unions are protected under the law, Flowers expressed solidarity with the Belize Sugar […]
Wed, 30 Jul 2025 03:23:51 +0000
The trial for the group of men accused of facilitating a 2021 drug plane landing, known as the Bladen 12, continued today in Belize City. The men appeared today before Magistrate Baja Shoman at the special courtroom being used at the Charles Bartlett Hyde Building on Mahogany Street. The case began on February 5, 2024, […]
Wed, 30 Jul 2025 03:20:56 +0000
Two leading national institutions have formalized a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening Belize’s response to environmental challenges and boosting sustainable economic growth. Love News Belmopan Correspondent Ljay Wade attended a ceremony held in Belmopan where the organizations came together to establish a joint framework that will drive investments in the Blue Economy.
Wed, 30 Jul 2025 03:19:37 +0000
Belize’s armed forces kicked off a week-long military training exercise today, being done in collaboration with Joint Task Force-Bravo, a United States military unit based in Honduras. Exercise Agile Bear is aimed at boosting the readiness of local military forces and their U.S. counterparts to respond to natural disasters and combat transnational crime. Key participants […]
Wed, 30 Jul 2025 03:18:55 +0000
Come tomorrow, sugarcane farmers will be collecting a portion of their payments for the last crop season.  The payments are not as robust as they have seen in the past decade due to multiple factors.  The news is nothing new, as back in June, the Finance Director of BSI/ASR indicated that everyone in the sugar […]
Wed, 30 Jul 2025 03:15:36 +0000
Twenty-three-year-old Evan Andrews, a resident of Mahogany Heights Village, walked free from court this week after his girlfriend, the alleged victim, requested no further action against him in an aggravated assault case involving a knife. Andrews appeared before Magistrate Ludlow Black in Court this morning, visibly injured with a swollen right eye. He was unrepresented […]
Wed, 30 Jul 2025 03:14:51 +0000
Three individuals, including a 16-year-old minor, appeared in the Belize City Magistrate’s Court today on drug charges stemming from a weekend bust where 85 grams of weed were found at a Southside residence. The accused are 37-year-old, Melanie Mai, and 24-year-old Deandra Parham, both residents of the Lake Independence Area, along with the minor. All […]
Wed, 30 Jul 2025 03:14:01 +0000
A 20-year-old Belize City man appeared in court yesterday, charged with aggravated assault upon his own aunt. Christopher Steven Herbert, a shop assistant, is accused of throwing a wooden chair at his 55-year-old aunt, Mahalia Williams, during a family dispute on Sunday. Williams reported to police that Herbert began to curse and insult her before […]
Wed, 30 Jul 2025 03:13:44 +0000
Health sector stakeholders gathered in Belize City today to discuss a regional effort to promote smoke-free indoor spaces. The initiative spearheaded by the Pan American Health Organization and the World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) brought participants together to discuss policies from across Latin America. The aim is to assist Belize and other countries in banning smoking […]
Tue, 29 Jul 2025 02:34:33 +0000
A recent court ruling has found the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association (BSCFA), Pablo Burgos, and Canuto Alpuche jointly responsible for blockading the entrances of Belize Sugar Industries Limited (BSI) and its subsidiary, Belize Cogeneration Energy Limited (BCEL), in late 2021. The court ruled that the blockade interfered with BSI’s operations, causing financial losses. As […]
Tue, 29 Jul 2025 02:34:01 +0000
An off-duty police officer is dead following an early morning hit and run on the Phillip Goldson Highway. Arcenio Cus, a native of Silver Creek Village, Toledo District was pronounced dead at Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital (KHMH) at 3:57 this morning.  Cus was clipped by a black vehicle and lost control of the motorcycle he […]
Tue, 29 Jul 2025 02:32:33 +0000
Several bus operators out of the Orange Walk District are looking to increase their bus fares come August 4. Over the weekend, a notice was published online indicating that there will be new bus prices with a different rate for regular commuters and the one-off customers. The bus lines include Tillett Bus Line, R Tillett […]
Tue, 29 Jul 2025 02:31:21 +0000
India’s National Medical Commission (NMC) has blacklisted four foreign medical colleges, and three of them are in Belize. Last week, the NMC issued an advisory, warning students against attending Central American Health and Sciences University (CAHSU); the Columbus Central University (CCU), and the Washington University of Health and Sciences. The Commission said that any student […]
Tue, 29 Jul 2025 02:30:34 +0000
After a series of meetings last week, the government has approved an additional one point one million dollars for the University of Belize (UB).  The additional funding will bring the government’s annual subvention from seven point six million to eight point seven million dollars.  Minister of Education, Oscar Requena, spoke on the discussions had with […]
Tue, 29 Jul 2025 02:29:26 +0000
Government representatives are making media rounds to clear up what they coin as ‘misinformation’ and ‘misleading’ comments regarding the 13th Constitutional Amendment.  The public consultations are slated to continue this week, but according to Attorney General Anthony Sylvestre, it is crucial that the misgivings be cleared up as the consultations continue.  As several persons out […]
Tue, 29 Jul 2025 02:28:10 +0000
Attorney General Sylvestre, in his contribution on the 13th Amendment, confirmed that every person would still have the ability to seek legal justice in the courts if they feel they were wronged under an SoE.  He noted that any person detained by Police under an SoE would have the right to be informed within 7 […]
Tue, 29 Jul 2025 02:27:22 +0000
As the situation currently stands, the Belize Police Department is navigating as many as twenty-nine gangs in Belize City.  Minister of Home Affairs, Kareem Musa, says the proximity of these gangs are so close to each other which makes the situation extremely sensitive. Kareem Musa, Minister of Home Affairs: “We currently have approximately 29 gangs […]
Tue, 29 Jul 2025 02:26:25 +0000
With a prevalence of gangs on the streets in Belize City and with them popping up in other areas across the country, the imminent Gang and Guns Court is expected to prove fruitful.  Minister Musa spoke on the caliber of weapons coming into the country and the need to increase the penalties. Kareem Musa, Minister […]
Tue, 29 Jul 2025 02:24:53 +0000
The San Ignacio/Santa Elena Town Hall has officially been renamed the Earl Trapp Building, a decision made by the current town council as the facility undergoes exterior renovations. Mayor Trapp told Love News that the move is part of shifting the culture of not only honoring public servants after their passing. He acknowledged the critics […]
Tue, 29 Jul 2025 02:24:04 +0000
Fifty applications were reportedly submitted to the UDP Secretariat for the 18 standard bearer vacancies that was announced. The deadline for the applications was Friday with this week allotted for the vetting by the Nominations Committee. Best information to Love News is that only one person applied for Cayo South by way of Dale Pelayo. […]
Tue, 29 Jul 2025 02:23:50 +0000
18-year-old Zahiel Caliz appeared in court today in San Pedro Town where he was arraigned on a charge of harm and a threat of death. The teenager was granted a conditional bail of eight hundred dollars and is to reappear in court on September 11. The charges against Caliz stems from Thursday where his cousin, […]
Tue, 29 Jul 2025 02:23:28 +0000
It’s been over three weeks since the senseless murders of 66-year-old Evadne Jones and her disabled son, 39-year-old Luke Jones.  Sadly, the Police have not made any arrests and are still gathering information. The mother and son were returning home on the night of Friday, July 4, when they were gunned down just after entering their […]
Tue, 29 Jul 2025 02:22:52 +0000
A 27-year-old Ladyville man is out on bail tonight after being charged for drunk driving. At three o’clock this morning, police were at an accident scene between miles 5 and 6 when they saw 27-year-old Dylan Vasquez drove a red 2012 Cadillac SRT-SUV through a vehicle checkpoint. Officers noticed signs of impairment, including slurred speech […]
Tue, 29 Jul 2025 02:22:33 +0000
A 20-year-old Lords Bank Village resident is behind bars tonight after a bench warrant was executed against him. Oscar Alexander Galindo appeared at the Belize City Magistrate Court this morning to inquire about his case, unaware that a warrant for his arrest had been issued earlier this month after he failed to appear at a […]
Tue, 29 Jul 2025 02:22:14 +0000
A 60-year-old Belize City taxi operator has been convicted of using threatening words and boisterous behavior towards a police officer. Alvaro Avilez, of Ebony Street, pleaded guilty to the charges. He was fined $210, which he must pay by August 8, or face one month in prison for each offense. Avilez also paid an outstanding […]
Tue, 29 Jul 2025 02:21:49 +0000
A family from Orange Walk Town is pleading for the public’s assistance as they grapple with the illness of their daughter. Three-year-old Raquel Quinones is suffering from a condition that is deteriorating her hearing. Her family says they have made several trips to Merida and Chetumal, trying to get her the help she needs. However, […]
Tue, 29 Jul 2025 02:21:15 +0000
Belizean swimmer Davia Richardson made a statement on the international stage over the weekend, claiming first place in the Women’s 100m Butterfly at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Competing in Heat 1 of 6, Richardson finished with a time of 1:04.29, securing not only the top spot but also a new personal best. She […]
Tue, 29 Jul 2025 02:20:55 +0000
Belize’s Under-23 male volleyball team is in Guatemala this week for the U-23 Pan American Cup, hosted by the North, Central America and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation (NORCECA). The team is participating in Group B of the tournament and will be going up against Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and the United States. President of the Belize […]
Tue, 29 Jul 2025 02:17:33 +0000
The Belize Premier Basketball League (BPBL) is holding several events in commemoration of All-Star Week. The All-Star break is a routine part of basketball seasons, and the BPBL is using the time to connect the public with the best players in the league. The festivities kick off tomorrow afternoon at the Belize Civic Center, where […]
Sat, 26 Jul 2025 03:13:43 +0000
Belize’s cattle export market remains strong despite the outbreak of New World screwworm in the country. Since the first case of the flesh-eating parasite in December 2024, Belize has recorded over 160 cases across the country. The screwworm has ravaged cattle industries in countries across the region, but according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food […]
Sat, 26 Jul 2025 03:12:51 +0000
While Belize recently signed a memorandum of cooperation with the United States, attention is now focused on a more significant agreement the U.S. is pushing for: a “safe third country” agreement. This accord would allow the U.S. to reroute asylum seekers to Belize, requiring them to pursue their asylum claims in Belize rather than in […]
Sat, 26 Jul 2025 03:12:18 +0000
The Belize district has seen more than 300 cases of dengue this year, taking up the majority of the total cases for the entire country in 2025. Data from the Ministry of Health and Wellness shows that for Epidemiological Week number 29, which ended on July 19, the national total for dengue cases was 357. […]
Sat, 26 Jul 2025 03:11:41 +0000
Belize is hoping to allocate and customize greater spaces to accommodate dozens of Mayan artifacts that were returned to the country after a tour of several major cities in the United States.  Belize had loaned more than 150 ancient Maya artifacts for the “Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed” exhibition, for more than ten years for the […]
Sat, 26 Jul 2025 03:07:49 +0000
Belize’s Hero, the Right Honourable Philip Stanley Wilberforce Goldson is remembered especially today as he would have been celebrating his 102nd birthday.  Goldson is revered in many corners for his immense contributions dedicated to justice, self-determination, and good governance. The centrepiece of today’s remembrance was a special commemoration event at the historic Goldson House in […]
Sat, 26 Jul 2025 03:06:56 +0000
The Ministry of Transportation is taking steps to improve public transportation infrastructure, starting with the new upgrades to the Dangriga Bus Terminal. Both the Minister, Dr Louis Zabaneh and the Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of Transportation, Chester Williams, visited the terminal to oversee the initial phase of a planned uplift. As part of […]
Sat, 26 Jul 2025 03:05:46 +0000
The family of 26-year-old Giovanny Diego is pleading with the public for assistance as he fights for his life following a traffic incident on the Thomas Vincent Ramos Highway. Diego, a resident of Independence Village, sustained a severe head injury after a collision involving two motorcycles and a blue Chrysler sedan around between miles 42 […]
Sat, 26 Jul 2025 03:04:53 +0000
The Under-23 Belize Women’s National Volleyball Team made history last night as it captured gold in the AFECAVOL U23 Women’s Central American Volleyball Championship.  The tournament included the participation of countries such as Panama, Honduras, El Salvador, Belize and Guatemala. Reporter Jaleeza Roberts attended the game and filed the following report. 
Sat, 26 Jul 2025 03:04:02 +0000
One of the men who designed the Belize Flag has died.  Inez Sanchez passed away yesterday, leaving a legacy of a distinguished educator, civil servant, and historian. Born on September 12, 1932, in the village of Caledonia, Corozal District, Sanchez dedicated his life to the advancement of education and historical knowledge in Belize. From his […]
Sat, 26 Jul 2025 03:02:41 +0000
Digi is supporting more than 40 high school students with their education through its annual scholarship program. The national telecom company held an award ceremony in Belize City today for the scholarship awardees to sign their contracts for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. It’s a tradition that has been running for more than 30 years, […]
Sat, 26 Jul 2025 02:56:49 +0000
A few weeks ago we reported that archaeologists have uncovered the tomb of Caracol’s founding ruler, Teʼ K’ab Chaak, in what is being called one of Belize’s most significant archaeological discoveries in decades. The tomb, located beneath a shrine in the Northeast Acropolis of the ancient Maya city, dates back to 331 AD and marks the first […]
Sat, 26 Jul 2025 02:54:50 +0000
Police in the Cayo District are investigating a case of aggravated burglary that took place yesterday morning on Pine Ridge Road, about two miles from the main junction. According to reports, officers responded to the incident around 9:30, where they met 63-year-old David Michael Gray, a retired American national. Gray told investigators that around 9:00 […]
Sat, 26 Jul 2025 02:54:46 +0000
Gilroy Howard Thomas, a 28-year-old former security guard, pleaded guilty to manslaughter yesterday in connection with the fatal stabbing of Emroy Elroy Tracey in March 2022. Thomas, who was jointly charged with Tyrique Swaso, accepted responsibility for his role in Tracey’s death. Tracey, who was 26 years old at the time, was stabbed multiple times […]
Sat, 26 Jul 2025 02:54:42 +0000
Dwayne Sutherland Jr. was fined and ordered to pay compensation today after his uncle, Russell Anthony, forgave him for a stabbing incident back in August 2023. Sutherland Jr. initially faced an attempted murder charge but pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of use of deadly means of harm. Justice Nigel Pilgrim ordered him to pay […]
Sat, 26 Jul 2025 02:54:39 +0000
A single father, David Raymundo Soriano, has been ordered to pay $8,000 in compensation for causing the death of his friend, Geraldo Antonio Lopez, in a 2021 traffic accident. Soriano had pleaded guilty to causing death by careless conduct. Justice Nigel Pilgrim ordered the payment to Lopez’s family by July 2026, with a default of […]
Sat, 26 Jul 2025 02:54:35 +0000
For more than 10 years, the community organization Inspiration Arts has been holding a haircut drive in the Faber’s Road Extension community of Belize City. The organization is preparing to host the event again this year and is currently looking for sponsors to help make the event a reality for around 400 students who benefit […]
Sat, 26 Jul 2025 02:53:41 +0000
Youths in Punta Gorda Town were learning about organic gardening this week through a summer camp held by the Battle of the Drums Secretariat. The camp kicked off on Monday and had the official closing ceremony today. Love News Senior Toledo Correspondent Paul Mahung has the story.  The camp was the first major activity hosted […]
Sat, 26 Jul 2025 02:53:05 +0000
More than 60 children between the ages of 5 and 15 years old have improved their swimming and water safety skills after completing a week-long summer camp. The camp was hosted by the Belize Coast Guard (BCG) in collaboration with the Belize Coast Guard Family Association (BCGFA). Students were trained by Coast Guard seamen and […]
Fri, 25 Jul 2025 04:14:45 +0000
Ian Roy Herrera is a free man tonight after the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) entered a nolle prosequi in a double murder trial. The matter is the October 2023 double murder of 45-year-old, Martin Sho, and 67-year-old, Joel Andrews, in Hattieville, Belize District. Love News understands that the decision to drop the charges against […]
Fri, 25 Jul 2025 04:14:28 +0000
A mother in Georgetown Village, Stann Creek District, is grappling with the sudden death of her 16-month-old baby.  21-year-old, Laruni Castillo was reportedly attending clinic and had taken her children with her.  Whilst at the clinic she encountered a woman who would normally babysit her children.  With that trust established, Castillo allowed the sitter to […]
Fri, 25 Jul 2025 04:13:26 +0000
Former Ambassador Said Badi Guerra was granted bail this morning after being charged with four counts of sexual assault, one count of harm, and procuring defilement by threat. Guerra appeared in the magistrate’s court in Benque Viejo del Carmen this morning where he was granted a ten-thousand-dollar bail with two sureties of the same amount. […]
Fri, 25 Jul 2025 04:13:07 +0000
Belize is currently experiencing a shortage of green coconuts.  It is a commodity that has seen an increase in demand in recent years.  According to Agriculture Minister, several areas are feeling the pinch including cottage processors and street side vendors.  The country currently has some 18 thousand acres of coconuts and another 3 thousand that […]
Fri, 25 Jul 2025 04:11:40 +0000
The last sugar crop was extremely challenging as the industry saw tremendous losses in revenues.  For this year, the industry is seeing a decrease in output of 160 thousand tonnes of sugarcane.  The data shows 24 tonnes less in sugar production and 61.6 million dollars decline in revenues.  Of this revenue loss, the farmers’ loss […]
Fri, 25 Jul 2025 04:10:25 +0000
Minister of Sustainable Development and Climate Change, Orlando Habet, is in Guyana attending the Global Biodiversity Alliance Summit.  Minister Habet participated in a roundtable discussion this morning where the issue of environmental protection was the focal point.  During this morning’s session, Minister Habet spoke on the need to for collaborative efforts when it comes to […]
Fri, 25 Jul 2025 04:07:22 +0000
Leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP) says the opposition for the 13th Constitutional Amendment is much ado over nothing.  While the Leader of the Opposition, Tracy Panton has opposed the move, UDP’s Party Leader, Moses Shyne Barrow says he sees it differently.  According to Barrow, he has done multiple consultations with legal minds and […]
Fri, 25 Jul 2025 04:06:17 +0000
Belize’s Under-23 Women’s Volleyball team is going for the gold in the Female Central American Championships after a decisive victory against Honduras last night. The teams played at the Belize Civic Center, where Belize won three straight sets 25-16, 25-20, and 25-18. President of the Belize Volleyball Association Allan Sharp told Love News that Honduras […]
Fri, 25 Jul 2025 04:05:02 +0000
Pathlight Belize is visiting several districts this week, hosting summer training workshops for teachers. The Phonics Essentials Workshop was held in Orange Walk on Monday and Tuesday, and the second round of the two-day session kicked off in Belize City today. Lower division teachers, those teaching Infant 1 to Standard 1 classes, were engaged in […]
Fri, 25 Jul 2025 04:00:05 +0000
The Ministry of Health and Wellness says it will not be increasing taxes on tobacco and alcohol as is being called to do by the World Health Organization.  Earlier this month, the organization launched a major initiative urging countries to raise the price of tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks by at least 50 percent by […]
Fri, 25 Jul 2025 03:34:31 +0000
Sargassum continues to impact Belize’s tourism-dependent communities, prompting the Ministry of Blue Economy to ramp up efforts to combat the problem. Minister Andre Perez told Love News that his ministry is actively on the ground working with local partners to monitor and mitigate the effects of the seaweed influx.  Abner “Andre” Perez, Belize Rural South […]
Fri, 25 Jul 2025 03:32:35 +0000
The Dangriga Town Council is calling on the community to support the upcoming efforts to clear sargassum off the beach and shoreline. Recently, huge sargassum mats have been affecting various areas in Belize, bringing with them a pungent, rotting odor. A special cleanup campaign is being launched in Dangriga on Saturday; however, the council intends […]
Fri, 25 Jul 2025 03:29:10 +0000
Various departments within the Ministry of Health and Wellness gathered in Belize City today for special training on delivering services to adolescents. The workshop, spearheaded by the National Drug Abuse Control Council (NDACC) is aimed at ensuring service is delivered without discrimination. Doctors, health educators, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and other professionals gathered for the sessions, […]
Fri, 25 Jul 2025 03:27:22 +0000
Verdes FC, champions of the Premier League of Belize, are preparing for their second consecutive appearance in the Concacaf Central American Cup, but this year’s tournament promises to be significantly more challenging. The official draw, held in Miami, has placed Verdes in Group C, alongside some of the region’s most accomplished clubs. Their group-stage opponents […]
Fri, 25 Jul 2025 03:25:42 +0000
Azmin Barrera has been formally charged with theft after allegedly stealing a licensed firearm from a 73-year-old man while he slept. The thirty-year-old Barrera, who was initially only known to police by an alias, was tracked down by investigators following a report made earlier this week by Dennis Gelinas, a longtime resident of Caye Caulker. […]
Fri, 25 Jul 2025 03:23:50 +0000
Thirty-four-year-old Jayme Marin has been sentenced to over 11 years in prison for killing one of his relatives and attempting to kill another. Marin was initially deemed mentally unfit but was later cleared to stand trial for the 2019 murder of his cousin, Isaac Marin, and the attempted murder of his other cousin, Carlos Marin. […]
Fri, 25 Jul 2025 03:22:54 +0000
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing (MIDH) is condemning the vandalism of road sign. The Ministry has brought to the public’s attention via a social media post that individuals across various parts of the country have been using government-installed road signs as what would appear to be quote “targets for shooting practice” as the […]
Fri, 25 Jul 2025 03:21:25 +0000
A teachers’ training workshop took place in Punta Gorda Town organized by the Belize National Teachers Union (BNTU) in collaboration with the Canadian Teachers’ Federation. The training brought together local educators to strengthen teaching methodologies and promote professional development in the classroom. Our Senior Toledo Correspondent Paul Mahung has the story.
Fri, 25 Jul 2025 03:20:10 +0000
A delegation of twenty secondary school leaders from Belize are currently attending the 30 Biennial Conference of the Caribbean Association of Principals of Secondary Schools (CAPSS). Held under the theme “Empowering Educational Leaders for Sustainability: Navigating Challenges, Inspiring Innovation and Excellence,” the event focuses on enhancing the capacity of school leaders to drive meaningful change […]
Thu, 24 Jul 2025 06:30:04 +0000
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Wed, 04 Jun 2025 14:14:28 +0000
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Tue, 08 Apr 2025 20:49:37 +0000
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Thu, 03 Apr 2025 01:31:14 +0000
<p>Belize is known for its breathtaking beaches and adventurous outdoor activities. A different kind of excitement takes over when the sun dips below the horizon. The country’s nightlife combines laid-back beach bars, lively dance clubs, and unique entertainment spots that engage visitors well into the night. Each region offers its own take on after-dark entertainment. […]</p>
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Mon, 31 Mar 2025 17:38:31 +0000
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Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:42:22 +0000
<p>Rugs and carpets deserve consistent care, but you may be unsure where to start. Understand their materials, cleaning frequency, and daily upkeep to keep them pristine. Step up your game with a few simple tips. Spills, foot traffic, or pet accidents can lead to stubborn stains. With prompt vacuuming and spot treatments, you stop grime […]</p>
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Tue, 11 Feb 2025 02:18:58 +0000
<p>Welcome to 125 Jellyfish Drive, a charming home nestled in the desirable Vista Del Mar community in Ladyville, Belize. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is an ideal choice for those seeking a peaceful retreat with modern comforts. Situated 2 feet above ground, the property boasts an array of desirable features and upgrades, providing both functionality and […]</p>
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Tue, 11 Feb 2025 01:46:47 +0000
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Mon, 20 Jan 2025 02:46:55 +0000
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