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By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): Two police officers were injured after a detainee allegedly turned violent inside the Orange Walk Police Station on Tuesday evening.

By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): A 28 year old construction worker of English Caye Street, Orange Walk Town, says his own brother broke into his home and stole his belongings.

By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): Police in Orange Walk are searching for a 16 year old student from Trial Farm Village who did not return home from school on Monday.

By Zoila Palma: Today, Israel marked 3 years since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack from Gaza, with memorial ceremonies held across the country alongside anti-government demonstrations.

By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): Tropical Storm Isaias has formed in the Gulf of Mexico, but forecasters say Belize is not expected to be directly affected.

By Zoila Palma: Tropical Depression Isaias has strengthened into Tropical Storm Isaias, with forecasters warning that the system could rapidly intensify over the next couple of days.

By Zoila Palma: Belize is being represented by Cornelio Acosta at the IDB’s Regional Policy Dialogue in Montevideo, Uruguay.

By Zoila Palma: The Public Service Union (PSU) says it is monitoring reports of alleged misconduct within the Public Service, including allegations involving officers in the Customs and Immigration Departments.

By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): Belize can expect another hot and mostly sunny day, with a chance of storms later on.

By Zoila Palma: Minister Julius Espat served as interim Minister of Home Affairs since June, 2026.

By Zoila Palma: The Climate Change Department recently supported the Department of Youth Services (DYS) in hosting an engaging session focused on climate change science, resilience and action, as part of efforts to equip young Belizeans with the knowledge…

By Zoila Palma: Today, Minister Julius Espat extended gratitude to the Belize Police Department following Tuesday’s cabinet announcements.

By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): Cayo North Area Representative Michel Chebat is now in charge of Belize’s security forces.

By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): Julius Espat no longer heads the ministry responsible for the police, and there is still no official word on what comes next for him.

By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): Orange Walk North Area Representative Ramon “Monchi” Cervantes has a new assignment.

By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): Toledo East Area Representative Dr.

By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): A long Cabinet meeting in Belmopan has produced one of the biggest shakeups of the Briceño administration.

By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): Prime Minister John Briceño has officially confirmed changes to his Cabinet.

By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): Julius Espat’s time at the helm of Home Affairs has come to an end.

By Zoila Palma: With the cost of food, fuel, utilities and other necessities continuing to put pressure on household budgets, finding ways to cut back on non-essential spending can make a significant difference.

By Zoila Palma: As the cost of everyday living continues to rise, some Belizean families are turning to practical ways of producing more of what they consume, from planting vegetables and herbs at home to raising chickens and keeping small backyard garden…

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By Zoila Palma: Marie Sharp’s Fine Foods Ltd. has partnered with the Clearwater Marine Institute to launch a limited-edition Marie Sharp’s Manatee Label – Belizean Heat Habanero Pepper Sauce, turning a popular Belizean product into a platform for marine c…

By Breaking Belize News Staff: Maynor Rene Ancona, who is charged with manslaughter by negligence in the 2024 death of his common-law wife, American national Jennifer Lynn Griffith, will face a judge-alone trial in the High Court next year.

By Breaking Belize News Staff: The murder case against Jimmy Vaccaro and Ezekiel Willoughby has been adjourned again after one of the defense attorneys was unavailable for a scheduled case management conference in the High Court.

By Breaking Belize News Staff: Kentroy Marlon McKoy is now the sole accused set to stand trial for the 2024 murder of fisherman Mark Francisco after the murder charge against his former co-accused, Degron Shakeel Joseph, was withdrawn earlier this year.

By Breaking Belize News Staff: The high-profile sexual offences trial of senior Belizean diplomat Alexis Roberto Rosado was abruptly adjourned on Tuesday after Rosado dismissed one of his two defense attorneys on the second day of proceedings.

By Breaking Belize News Staff: The High Court is expected to conduct a voir dire in the murder case against 20-year-old David Gill Lambey, as his attorney challenges the admissibility of statements he allegedly gave to police following the December 2023 k…

By Zoila Palma: Today, Police representatives from Belize, Curaçao, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Barbados, Aruba, Suriname, and Jamaica gathered for a cybercrime training workshop.

By Zoila Palma: During the Open Your Eyes Morning show today, Prime Minister John Briceno expressed confidence for the PUP as it nears the 2027 Municipal elections.

By Zoila Palma: Today, on Open Your Eyes, Prime Minister John Briceno said that the decision by Tropic Air to discontinue flights to Punta Gorda Town commencing November 1, 2026 was a decision driven by financial losses.

By Breaking Belize News Staff: A 39-year-old Honduran woman who had been living in Crooked Tree was fined $1,005 and ordered removed from Belize after pleading guilty to failing to comply with the conditions of her visitor’s permit.

By Zoila Palma: Earlier this year, information was leaked about vendors in the Smart Stream accounts within the Government’s procurement system.

By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): The Government of Belize says radar data confirms that a Guatemalan military reconnaissance aircraft entered Belizean airspace without permission on September 24.

By Zoila Palma: On October 5, 2026, Prime Minister John Briceño, chaired an extraordinary meeting of the National Security Council to discuss the incursion of a Guatemalan military reconnaissance aircraft into Belize’s airspace on September 24, 2026.

By Zoila Palma: Following the scandal surrounding procurement of food items for the Belize Defence Force (BDF), the Prime Minister has moved to introduce a daily $17 food allowance for BDF soldiers.

By Zoila Palma: Prime Minister John Briceño says he is awaiting the Auditor General’s report into contracts and procurement practices involving the Ministry of Defence before determining what further action should be taken regarding former ministers Oscar…

By Zoila Palma: This morning on Open Your Eyes morning show, Prime Minister John Briceno said that for now, he is awaiting the report from the auditor general on the Ministry of Home Affairs regarding contracts to the value of millions.

By Zoila Palma: Prime Minister John Briceno says that his administration’s Plan Belize 2.0 agenda seeks to assist Belizeans to become more Independent and to grow the economy.

By Zoila Palma: During this morning’s segment of Open Your Eyes, Prime Minister John Briceno said that his administration continues to find ways for Belizean families to have more money in their pockets.

By Zoila Palma: Today on Open Your Eyes morning show, Prime Minister John Briceno explained that fuel prices that ultimately contribute to higher cost of living continues to rise globally due to world issues including the war in Iran.

By Zoila Palma: Today, on Open Your Eyes morning show, Prime Minister John Briceno responded to the recent comments he made to Jules Vasquez.

By Zoila Palma: Saint Martin’s Credit Union is inviting residents and visitors to come out and enjoy the Benque Under the Stars Night Market, featuring more vendors and plenty of food, drinks and entertainment.

By Zoila Palma: Lionel Messi’s international career has come to an emotional end, closing a remarkable chapter for Argentina and football fans around the world.

By Zoila Palma: Mexican security forces have arrested an alleged regional leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) accused of drug trafficking, fuel theft and other serious crimes, authorities said.

By Breaking Belize News Staff: Police have formally arrested and charged two men in connection with an alleged kidnapping in the Corozal District over the weekend.

By Zoila Palma: Today, Students, parents and teachers disrupted hundreds of high schools across France as protests over poor school conditions entered their third week.

By Zoila Palma: A civilian cargo ship has sunk and its crew remains missing after a drone attack in the Black Sea, Bulgarian officials said.

By Zoila Palma: Immigration Minister Kareem Musa says proposed amendments to Belize’s Immigration Act would allow temporary employment visas to be issued to foreign workers in sectors experiencing significant labour shortages.

By Zoila Palma: During Friday’s Sitting of the House of Representatives, Minister of Immigration Kareem Musa introduced 2 amendments to the Immigration act that seeks to introduce Investor residency permits.