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By Breaking Belize News Staff: Prime Minister John Briceño has rejected suggestions that constituency development funds are being used to maintain political loyalty among voters, insisting that the programme allows elected representatives to respond more…

By Zoila Palma: David Green, founder of the American retail chain Hobby Lobby, says he gave up more than $22 million in Halloween merchandise sales after deciding that selling the products conflicted with his Christian faith.

By Breaking Belize News Staff: Prime Minister John Briceño has responded to criticism from former Prime Minister Dean Barrow, arguing that his administration remains committed to improving the lives of Belizeans despite challenges within government.

By Zoila Palma: Centro Escolar Mexico Junior College (CEMJC) in San Román Village is contributing to Belize’s environmental conservation efforts after planting 25 trees as part of the national One Million Trees Campaign.

By Breaking Belize News Staff: Prime Minister John Briceño says he remains hesitant about proposals to reduce or eliminate allowances provided to government ministers, arguing that the money is frequently used to assist Belizeans seeking financial help.

By Breaking Belize News Staff: Prime Minister John Briceño has dismissed reports of an internal effort within his Cabinet to prevent him from leading the People’s United Party into the 2030 general election.

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By Zoila Palma: Are skilled workers in Belize earning more than people with university degrees?

By Breaking Belize News Staff: Prime Minister John Briceño says Julius Espat preferred to remain Minister of Infrastructure Development and Housing rather than take permanent responsibility for the country’s police portfolio.

By Zoila Palma: Global oil prices climbed to their highest levels in 5 months today amid reports of attacks on oil infrastructure and shipping in the Middle East, raising concerns about supply shortages and further increases in fuel costs.

By Zoila Palma: The family and friends of Little Belize resident Abram Klassen,23, is concerned about his whereabouts.

By Zoila Palma: The Cayo Cancer Care Foundation, formerly the Belize Cancer Society – San Ignacio Branch, is inviting the public to participate in its first Annual Cancer Awareness Walk under its new name on Saturday, October 31.

By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): Former Minister of National Defence and Border Security Florencio Marin has addressed questions surrounding his possible return to Cabinet following Prime Minister John Briceño’s recent reshuffle.

By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): Belizeans looking for reliable lubrication products for their vehicles, machinery and equipment can explore the Atlantic Grease & Lubricants range available at Reimer’s Service Center.

By Zoila Palma: Belize has handed over the presidency of the Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization’s (OLACDE) Meeting of Energy Ministers to Bolivia for the 2026–2027 term, while advancing discussions with regional and international partners on…

By Breaking Belize News Staff: At just 18 years old, Belizean-born Jahmanie Justice James is celebrating two major milestones: graduating from United States Air Force Basic Military Training and becoming a U.S. citizen.

By Zoila Palma: The United States and Cuba exchanged accusations at the United Nations on Monday following a US-hosted event featuring Cuban dissidents ahead of an upcoming vote on a resolution calling for an end to Washington’s trade embargo against the…

By Zoila Palma: A Colombian pastor has reportedly been beaten to death by members of a criminal gang in Cartagena after refusing to lend them his motorcycle.

By Zoila Palma: Prime Minister John Briceño has warned that Belize’s dependence on imported energy leaves households, businesses and public finances vulnerable to external economic shocks, Caribbean Today reports.

By Zoila Palma: The Ministry of Immigration, Governance and Labour is updating the application process for the Mexican Border Crossing Card ahead of the launch of an expanded Digital Border Crossing Card programme.

By Zoila Palma: Minister of Economic Transformation Dr.

By Zoila Palma: Recent meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank ended without major new initiatives to help developing countries navigate mounting economic challenges, including the expanding conflict in the Middle East, the on…

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By Zoila Palma: French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has indicated that localized overnight curfews helped restore calm following intense nationwide protests that have resulted in thousands of arrests and violent clashes between demonstrators and polic…

By Zoila Palma: On October 19, 2026, Foreign Minister Francis Fonseca met with Rafael Manzanero, Executive Director of Friends for Conservation and Development (FCD), to discuss matters pertaining to the work of FCD in the Chiquibul National Park and other

By Zoila Palma: The CARILEC Resilient/Renewable Energy Community (CAREC) Conference and Exhibition 2026 has officially opened in Nassau, The Bahamas, bringing together leaders, policymakers, regulators, development partners and energy-sector professionals…

By Zoila Palma: The Belize Police Department has issued a wanted poster for Belize City resident Brian David Requena.

By Zoila Palma: The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) has announced new seasonal air service connecting Frankfurt, Germany, to Belize City, beginning December 16, 2027.

By Zoila Palma: Today, the Institute of Archeology informed that due to rising river levels, the Barton Creek Archaeological Reserve is CLOSED for visitations.

By Zoila Palma: Belizean grammy award winning artist Shyne Barrow continues to receive recognition from some of the biggest names in the music industry, further solidifying his place among the influential figures in hip-hop.

By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): Prime Minister John Briceño says Belize’s reliance on imported energy leaves households, businesses and public finances vulnerable to events beyond the country’s control.

By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): Belize is preparing to welcome a new international airline connection from Europe, with Discover Airlines announcing seasonal flights between Frankfurt, Germany, and Belize City beginning December 16, 2027.

By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): Belizeans can expect a warm Tuesday with a few showers and possible isolated thunderstorms as relatively moist weather conditions continue across the country.

By Breaking Belize News Staff: Police have confirmed that 35-year-old Belize Coast Guard member Lionel Logan has died after being critically injured in a shooting along the Philip Goldson Highway near Carolina Village, Corozal District, on Sunday evening.

By Breaking Belize News Staff: Police are investigating whether a car parked partially in the path of oncoming traffic contributed to Saturday evening’s fatal collision between a National Bus Company bus and a Toyota Corolla on the Thomas Vincent Ramos Hi…

By Breaking Belize News Staff: The Belize Police Department has launched an internal investigation into a viral video showing an officer placing a man in a chokehold during an arrest in Unitedville, Cayo District.

By Breaking Belize News Staff: A 26-year-old Belize City construction worker has been remanded to the Belize Central Prison after being charged with allegedly raping and assaulting his former girlfriend despite an existing protection order against him.

By Breaking Belize News Staff: Two Belize City sisters accused of burning down their former mother-in-law’s home in Crooked Tree Village more than four years ago were acquitted of arson on Monday after a nine-member jury returned a unanimous not guilty ve…

By Breaking Belize News Staff: A member of the Belize Coast Guard was critically injured and another man wounded after gunmen opened fire on a vehicle travelling along the Philip Goldson Highway near Carolina Village, Corozal District, on Sunday evening,…

By Breaking Belize News Staff: Police are investigating an attempted murder incident in Belize City that left two men injured after a gunman opened fire on a group socializing on King Street on Saturday night, October 17, 2026.

By Zoila Palma: Today, Foreign Minister Francis Fonseca met with Ambassador Antonia Urrejola, Special Representative of the Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS) for Belize-Guatemala relations, to discuss matters relating to the B…

By Breaking Belize News Staff: A 31-year-old counsellor at Muffles College in Orange Walk has been criminally charged following allegations of sexual misconduct involving a 17-year-old female student.

By Breaking Belize News Staff: A 33-year-old Belize City construction worker accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl during a family swimming trip has been released on bail after spending nearly four months on remand at the Belize Central Prison.

By Breaking Belize News Staff: Nearly four years after pleading guilty to manslaughter in the killing of Police Constable Osbourne Martinez, Tyrique Myles and Glen Lopez remain behind bars awaiting sentencing after another adjournment in the High Court on…

By Breaking Belize News Staff: Anthony Carballo Jr., one of two men accused of the 2023 murder of Sylvian Nigel Swift in Belize City, has been informed that he could face life imprisonment with a minimum of 20 years before becoming eligible for parole if…

By Zoila Palma: The University of Belize (UB) welcomed internationally renowned Belizean mathematical physicist and New York University Abu Dhabi Provost, Dr.

By Zoila Palma: A 43-foot fiberglass skiff was reported stolen from the Rusty Anchor Marina on Yellow Snapper Drive in Ladyville Village, Belize District, during the early hours of Wednesday, October 7, 2026.

By Zoila Palma: Today, Minister Michel Chebat issued a statement extended gratitude to Prime Minister John Briceno for the confidence entrusted to serve as Minister of National Security, Energy and Ports.

By Zoila Palma: Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and New Growth Industries Rodwell Ferguson visited Jamaica last week to explore the potential of cultivating Wambugu apples in Belize.

By Zoila Palma: Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have been charged by U.S. prosecutors with conspiring to torture political opponents and American citizens, adding new allegations to the drug trafficking case they alr…