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Belize set to launch new national credit system
For the first time in Belize, the Central Bank has introduced a centralized Credit Reporting System (CRS) to make borrowing less risky, more affordable, and more accessible nationwide. At a press conference in Belize City, Central Bank Governor...

Government of Belize confirms planned acquisition of hydro power plants and BEL shares from Fortis Inc.
Views: 0 Views: 0 Posted: Thursday, October 16, 2025. 1:34 pm CST. By Aaron Humes: This morning, the Government of Belize announced it has reached an agreement with Fortis Inc. of Canada to purchase the company’s electricity sector assets in...

International News: Trump plans meeting with Putin to address Ukraine conflict
Views: 1 Views: 1 Posted: Thursday, October 16, 2025. 2:16 pm CST. By Aaron Humes: U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in hopes of finding a resolution to the ongoing war in...

The Government to Acquire Hydro Power Plants and BEL Shares from Fortis Inc.
Views: 0 Views: 0 Posted: Thursday, October 16, 2025. 1:22 pm CST. Press Release Tomorrow, in the House of Representatives, the Prime Minister of Belize, Hon. John Briceño, will announce that the Government of Belize and Fortis Inc. of Canada have...

Prime Minister, Leader of the Opposition meet ahead of House meeting
Views: 1 Views: 1 Posted: Thursday, October 16, 2025. 2:05 pm CST. By Aaron Humes: Belize’s legislative leaders, Prime Minister John Briceño and Leader of the Opposition Tracey Taegar-Panton, met on Wednesday ahead of Friday’s meeting of the House...

Premier League of Belize: Verdes aim to extend unbeaten run against Wagiya in historic rivalry clash
Views: 10 Views: 10 Posted: Thursday, October 16, 2025. 12:15 pm CST. Verdes FC – Photo Credit: Verdes FC By Rubén Morales Iglesias: Verdes FC, the Premier League of Belize leaders, host fourth-place Wagiya in a Week 10 fixture at the Edmund...

Premier League of Belize: Belmopan FC seek rebound against winless Capital Sports Club
Views: 7 Views: 7 Posted: Thursday, October 16, 2025. 12:26 pm CST. Belmopan FC – blue and green- beat Capital Sport Club 3-0 during the first round. Photo Credit: Belmopan FC By Rubén Morales Iglesias: Belmopan FC return to the Isidoro Beaton...

Fair skies ahead! Belize enjoys another day of sunshine and calm weather
Views: 20 Views: 19 Posted: Thursday, October 16, 2025. 6:36 am CST. By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): Belizeans can expect another day of calm and mostly sunny skies as fair weather conditions continue to prevail across the country, according...

Premier League of Belize: Progresso aim to climb to 2nd place as Napoles fight to stay alive
Views: 0 Views: 0 Posted: Thursday, October 16, 2025. 1:27 pm CST. Napoles FC – Photo Credit: Napoles FC By Rubén Morales Iglesias: Napoles FC welcome Progresso to the Isidoro Beaton Stadium in Belmopan for a Week 10 fixture on Sunday, October 19...

Belize Government Lotteries Launches “Fi We Boledo” Mobile App
Belize Government Lotteries Ltd. has launched its new mobile gaming platform, the “Fi We Boledo” App, making it easier than ever for Belizeans to play their favorite lottery games. Through the app, players can now purchase Boledo, Ordinary...

Belize Lottery Launches Boledo App
Last week the Belize Government Lotteries Ltd. introduced its new gaming platform making Boledo, Ordinary Lottery & Jackpot games all purchasable online. So you can now purchase all your lucky numbers on your mobile device via the Fi We Boledo...

Belize Signs $12.5 Million Loan with Kuwait Fund for George Price Highway Upgrade
A $12.5 million deal was signed between the Kuwait fund and the Government of Belize for an 18-mile upgrade on the George Price Highway. The upgrade is set to see new service lanes, upgrades to existing bridges, and 16 bus stop lanes between the...

Belize Men’s Softball Team set for packed schedule at Central American Games
Views: 41 Views: 41 Posted: Wednesday, October 15, 2025. 1:41 pm CST. Belize Men’s National Softball Team – Photo Credit: Roy Briceño/Belize Baseball and Softball Federation By Rubén Morales Iglesias: The Belize Men’s National Softball Team are...

Sunny skies and isolated showers expected midweek in Belize
Views: 22 Views: 20 Posted: Wednesday, October 15, 2025. 6:13 am CST. By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP); Belize’s midweek weather remains stable with generally fair conditions prevailing, according to the latest update from the National...

PSU No Longer Needed for Belize Tax Service Employees?
The Public Service Union is applying pressure on the Government of Belize regarding the transition of Belize Tax Services into a Semi-Autonomous Revenue Authority. Among concerns raised, is the claim that the Public Service Union will no longer...

Belize Participates in the 20th ILO American Regional Meeting in Punta Cana
Views: 42 Views: 41 Posted: Wednesday, October 15, 2025. 4:00 pm CST. Press Release The Government of Belize joined delegates from across the Americas at the 20th American Regional Meeting (AmRM) of the International Labour Organization (ILO),...

Belize navigates challenging registration process ahead of Central American Games
Views: 0 Views: 0 Posted: Wednesday, October 15, 2025. 6:47 pm CST. Belize Head of Mission Herman Pastor and administrative assistant Jessel Lauriano spent Tuesday, alongside representatives from other Central American countries, registering their...

Belize to compete in 16 disciplines at 12th Central American Games
Views: 0 Views: 0 Posted: Wednesday, October 15, 2025. 6:06 pm CST. Cycling will one of the 16 disciplines Belize will compete in at the 12th Central American Games in Guatenala. Derrick Chavarria with the Central American Games torch on September...

Belize Participates in ILO Regional Meeting on Decent Work and Social Justice
Belize joined delegates from across the Americas at the 20th American Regional Meeting (AmRM) of the International Labour Organization (ILO), held from October 1 to 3, 2025, under the theme “Advancing Decent Work, Social Justice, and Inclusive...
Deputy Prime Minister Drops Wisdom On UB Grads
Deputy Prime Minister Drops Wisdom On UB Grads posted (October 15, 2025) You may have seen it in ads throughout the news, but Deputy Prime Minister Cordel Hyde was the commencement speaker at the University of Belize's 25th anniversary Graduation...