Belize Carnival Association holds 34th Carnival King and Queen competition

(l-r) Mother Nature Creation, Senior Carnival Queen and Soca Moca, Senior Carnival King By Charles Gladden BELIZE CITY, Thurs. Aug. 28, 2025 The Belize Carnival Association held its 34th annual Carnival King and Queen competition on Saturday,...

Mundo Maya Headquarters to Be Established in Mérida, Announces Governor Díaz Mena

4 Two weeks ago, on August 14, 2025, Governor Joaquín Díaz Mena officially announced that Mérida, Yucatán, will become the permanent headquarters of the Mundo Maya initiative. The declaration was made during the installation of the organizing...

Belize bulk carrier damaged in blast in Black Sea near Ukraine's Odesa, sources say

KYIV (Reuters) -A civilian bulk carrier flying the flag of Belize has sustained minor damage after hitting an unknown explosive device near the Ukrainian seaport of Chornomorsk, two sources told Reuters on Sunday. Chornomorsk is a large and...

Belize Government Monitors Case of Convicted Abducted National

Belmopan, Belize — The Belize Ministry of Foreign Affairs is now monitoring the case of a 28-year-old national, Pop, who has been convicted of femicide in Guatemala after a cross-border abduction that began over a year ago. Pop was taken from...

Belize: A Sanctuary for the Ocean’s Gentle Giants

Every year on August 30, the world turns its attention to the whale shark, the largest and one of the most endangered fish in the ocean. Known scientifically as Rhincodon typus, these gentle giants can grow up to 14 metres long and weigh as much...

New Trump law targets postal service

Belize Post Office suspends services for posting of packages to USA By William Ysaguirre (Freelance Writer) BELIZE CITY, Thurs. Aug. 28, 2025 The Belize Post Office has suspended its services which involve the transfer of packages containing goods...

Belize: Grant provided to tackle sargassum

BELMOPAN, Belize, CMC – Belize Fund for a Sustainable Future is providing a grant of BZD $250,000 (One Belize dollar = US $0.49) to the Belize Hotel Association (BHA) and the Belize Tourism and Industries Association (BTIA) to help the country...

Belize Host First Ever National Climate Finance Forum

Belize just wrapped up its fourth National Climate Week, and this year’s theme was all about building resilience through inclusive policies. But the big highlight came today, the country’s first-ever National Climate Finance Forum. It’s a major...

Belize Monitors Case of Abducted National Convicted in Guatemala

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that it is now monitoring the case of 28-year-old Belizean national Sebastián Pop, who has been convicted of femicide in Guatemala following a controversial cross-border ordeal that began more than a...

Belize Pushes Back on U.S. Tariffs, With CARICOM Support

Minister of State in the Ministry of Economic Development, Dr. Osmond Martinez, is weighing in on the ongoing tariff talks with the U.S. When we caught up with him today in Belize City, Dr. Martinez said negotiations are still underway, and Belize...

Belizean Businesses Hit a Snag as U.S. Tariffs Halt Postal Shipments

Last night, we brought you the news that Belizean businesses are facing a major shake-up. The Belize Postal Service has announced that it is suspending certain shipments to the United States, and that’s left many local exporters scrambling. So,...

Belize’s Chief Elections Officer leading CARICOM observation team 

See below the full statement issued by CARICOM: By way of communication dated 9 April 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana advised Member States that Guyana’s General and...

Belize’s Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) Need Real Protection, Not Just Promises: Overhauling MPA Oversight

Belize’s coral reefs are one of our greatest blessings. They give us food, jobs, and protection from storms. They draw thousands of visitors each year and support the way of life in many coastal communities. But right now, the places that are...

ARRIVAL STATEMENT – CARICOM ELECTION OBSERVATION MISSION TO THE GENERAL AND REGIONAL ELECTIONS OF THE COOPERATIVE REPUBLIC OF GUYANA

By way of communication dated 9 April 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana advised Member States that Guyana’s General and Regional Elections would be held in 2025. An invitation...

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 adopts rural electrification plan for off-grid areas

The Briceno Cabinet has formally adopted the Least-Cost Rural Electrification Plan, a new initiative aimed at expanding access to electricity across Belize. The plan identifies the most cost-effective strategies for providing power to communities...

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...

Cabinet Brief: SSB to Cut Bank Fees, Belize Responds to U.S. Shipping Rule

Cabinet met on Tuesday, where several key national issues were discussed, ranging from financial reforms and climate change to trade and rural electrification. One major decision saw Cabinet endorsing a proposal to reduce costs at the Social...

On The Campaign Trail For Port Loyola, Dr Flowers Tries His Hand At Politics, But Is He Really A Doctor?

The UDP is in the full swing of its convention season - and on Sunday the contest for a new caretaker will be in Port Loyola. The candidates are Carlos Perera and Dr Abraham Flowers - who we met up with on the campaign trail this evening. Jules...

BELIZE-MIGRATION-Belize government supporting probe into Belizean national sent to Guatemala