Belize City earns global medals for climate action progress

The Belize City Council has been recognized for its efforts in climate action by the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM). The city received two “medals” for its progress in the 2024 cycle. Belize City was recognized for its...

Government Sets Clear Investment Rules

Investors bringing more than 250 million US dollars into Belize are looking at having defined incentives set in law. Speaking on day one of the Belize Investment Summit, Prime Minister John Briceño said the government has moved to establish clear...

Belize battles farm labor shortage with new initiatives

Sectors such as agriculture continue to see a shortage of labour, and the Government of Belize is working on several initiatives to address the issue. According to the Ministry of Labour, industries such as citrus and bananas in the south as well...

Man Arrested for 2024 Land-Dispute Murder

Police have arrested and charged 51-year-old Bernard Talbert for the murder of Stephen Henry Jorgenson, more than a year after the fatal shooting. Talbert, a businessman of a Belize District address, was formally charged today. Jorgenson was...

NEMO apuesta por alertas tempranas ante sargazo

Aunque la llegada del sargazo no es nueva para Belize, el volumen que arribó este año tomó por sorpresa a comunidades costeras y autoridades. Para enfrentar mejor estos episodios, el país está implementando un nuevo sistema de detección temprana...

CDEMA and CARICOM Development Fund sign agreement to strengthen the Regional Response Mechanism

The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) and the CARICOM Development Fund (CDF) have formalized a significant partnership to strengthen disaster response efforts across the Caribbean. This was achieved through the signing of a...

ICE tells Kilmar Abrego Garcia he will be deported to Eswatini after claiming fear of persecution from 22 countries

Immigration and Customs Enforcement informed Salvadoran illegal immigrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia that he would be deported to the African country of Eswatini, after he claimed fear of persecution from 22 different countries.After the Trump...

College of Charleston instructor killed in Portugal streetcar crash

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The College of Charleston has confirmed that an instructor was among those killed in a streetcar derailment and crash in Lisbon, Portugal, on Wednesday. Dr. Heather Hall was a faculty member of the Department of Teacher...

'HARD TO TAKE SERIOUSLY'

Alleged MS-13 member Kilmar Abrego Garcia was notified by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Friday afternoon that he will be deported to Eswatini, Africa, a Department of Homeland Security staffer confirmed to the Daily Caller News...

Belize Continues Push for Energy Independence

In related energy news, the Government of Belize is continuing efforts to reduce its reliance on imported power from Mexico, despite the recent announcement of an $8.1 billion USD investment to strengthen the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE)....

Belize City Man Shot During Arrest Plans to Sue Police

Crime August 27, 2025 No Comment 97 A 29-year-old Belize City man, shot over the weekend, is planning to sue the Belize Police Department after he was finally able to post bail for charges of aggravated assault and escape from lawful custody....

Belize City Mechanic Charged With Attempted Murder

Crime August 27, 2025 No Comment 74 A Belize City man has been arrested and charged in connection with a stabbing incident that left a laborer in critical condition. Earlier today, police formally arrested and charged Kenroy Locario, a 20-year-old...

Belize Still On Waiting List For Sterile Flies

Belize Postal Service Suspends Shipments To U.S. Amid New Tariffs

News Americas, BELMOPAN, Belize, Weds. Aug. 27, 2025: The Belize Postal Service, (BPS) has announced the immediate suspension of certain shipments containing goods to the United States, citing sweeping new U.S. customs rules that take effect on...

Saving Belize’s Scarlet Macaws: Into the Wild (Part One)

The Scarlet Macaw is one of Belize’s most striking birds, but its brilliant red, yellow, and blue feathers, along with its loud calls, make it an easy target for poachers. Deep in the Chiquibul Forest, the Friends for Conservation and Development...

BELIZE-TRADE-Belize temporary suspends certain shipments to the United States

Belize City Comes Together to Tackle Climate Challenges

Belize City is no stranger to the impacts of climate change, from rising sea levels to stronger storms, the challenges are real and growing. But today, there’s a powerful push to build a more resilient city, one that can better withstand natural...

Belize Joins Global Soil Health Initiative With FAO Partnership

Belize has become the latest country to join a worldwide effort to combat soil degradation and promote sustainable farming, through a special training program hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security, and Enterprise. The “Soil Doctor...

Belize Moves to Strengthen Plastic Ban After Compliance Issues

Three years after enforcement began under the 2022 Environmental Protection (Pollution from Plastic) Regulations, the Government of Belize is looking to strengthen the legislation. The regulations made it an offense to possess single-use plastic...

Belizeans "Call To Action" In Support Of Palestine

Since October 2023, Israel has been bombing Palestine relentlessly. They have also blocked aid and food from entering the Gaza Strip. Most recently, the UN declared that there is a man-made famine in Gaza. Within the last two years, tens of...