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World Mental Health Day observed across Belize with calls for compassion and access
See images as follows: ‘IvetteQuintanillaTeam’—Mental Health Coordinator Ivette Quintanilla at the center and teams at the Ministry of Health posing for a photo on World Mental Health Day in Belmopan ‘PNP1’—L-R: Psychiatric nurse practitioner...
BELIZE-FINANCE-Belize signs multi-million dollar loan agreement for highway development
Belize City Man Charged for Aggravated Burglary of Ex-Common-Law Wife’s Home
Crime October 14, 2025 No Comment 121 30-year-old James Jones was detained by police on October 12th for aggravated burglary. A report was made by Juana Gutierrez, his 43-year-old ex-common-law wife. According to Gutierrez, while at home on Sunday...
Belize on Alert After Gang Members Escape Prison in Guatemala
A serious security warning is in effect; Belizean authorities are on high alert after news broke that twenty high-profile gang members escaped from a maximum-security prison in Guatemala. These men are linked to the notorious Eighteenth Street...
Ambassador of Guatemala to Belize departs after two-year term
Views: 0 Views: 0 Posted: Saturday, October 18, 2025. 11:02 pm CST. Photo Credit: LOVE FM By Aaron Humes: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade bid farewell to Carlos Alberto Reyes García, the outgoing Ambassador of the Republic of...
Belize City Triathlon returns for 3rd Year — Athletes gear up for ultimate urban challenge on Sunday, November 30
Views: 74 Views: 70 Posted: Tuesday, October 14, 2025. 5:53 pm CST. (L-R) 2023 Cross Country Cycling Champion Oscar Quiroz, long distance runner Albert Davis, and Splash’s Ana López Camp won the 1st Belize City Triathlon – Elite Mixed Relay...
Miss Earth Belize Paris Cawich en route to pageant in the Philippines
Views: 1 Views: 1 Posted: Saturday, October 18, 2025. 11:23 pm CST. By Aaron Humes: Belize’s representative in the 2025 Miss Earth competition departed this afternoon to seek her crown in the Philippines. Paris Cawich considers herself an advocate...
Central American Games Volleyball: Belize beat Guatemala 3-2 in Women’s Volleyball, stay undefeated
Views: 0 Views: 0 Posted: Saturday, October 18, 2025. 6:07 pm CST. Belize’s Shantell Arnold slams Guatemala in 3-2 historic win in Guatemala City during the 12th Central American Games. Photo Credit: Afecavol By Rubén Morales Iglesias: 🏐 🇧🇿...
Central American Games Athletics: Belize’s Nyasha Harris sprints to silver in Women’s 100m, secures Belize’s 1st medal
Views: 0 Views: 0 Posted: Saturday, October 18, 2025. 6:34 pm CST. Nyasha Harris wins silver in 100m. Photo Credit: Herman Pastor By Rubén Morales Iglesias: Belizean sprinter Nyasha Alicia Harris delivered a powerful performance in Quetzaltenango,...
Southwest Airlines celebrates 10 years of service to Belize
Views: 0 Views: 0 Posted: Saturday, October 18, 2025. 2:53 pm CST. By Zoila Palma: The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) has congratulated Southwest Airlines on reaching a major milestone — ten years of service to Belize. The airline began operations to...
Minister Thea Garcia-Ramirez Named Belize’s Global Ambassador for Inclusion
The Ministry of Human Development, Family Support and Gender Affairs has announced that Minister Thea Garcia-Ramirez has been nominated as Belize’s Global Ambassador to the Global Coalition for Inclusion. The nomination was formally conveyed by...
Domestic Violence in Belize: Recognising the Red Flags Before It’s Too Late
Domestic violence continues to be a serious concern in Belize, with police data showing 1,453 reported cases as of August 2025. Of those, more than 1,000 involved intimate partner violence, and 1,089 victims were identified as female. The highest...
Central American Games Cycling: Derrick Chavarria, Cory Williams represent Belize in Individual Time Trial
Views: 55 Views: 55 Posted: Saturday, October 18, 2025. 10:53 am CST. Cory Williams -left- and Derrick Chavarria – Photo Credit: Ordonez Bike Shop/BTB By Rubén Morales Iglesias: 🚴♂️ 🇧🇿 Fresh off a historic double gold at the Caribbean Cycling...
Central American Games Volleyball: Belize sweep Honduras 3-0 to open campaign
Views: 18 Views: 17 Posted: Saturday, October 18, 2025. 8:00 am CST. Belize Men’s Volleyball Team celebrate 3-0 win over Honduras. Photo Credit: Afecavol By Rubén Morales Iglesias: 🏐 🇧🇿 Belize’s men’s national volleyball team began their 12th...
Belize Expands Its Runway to Adventure
As Belize continues to rise as one of the most sought-after destinations in the Americas, the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) is pleased to announce expanded international airlift that makes traveling to the Jewel easier than ever before. Three new and...
Today in History: October 27, ‘Curse of the Bambino’ reversed
Today is Monday, Oct. 27, the 300th day of 2025. There are 65 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 27, 2004, the Boston Red Sox won their first World Series since 1918, sweeping the St. Louis Cardinals in four games. The team’s 86-year...
BELIZE-ENERGY-Belize takes over presidency of OLDAE
What Free Movement Will Look Like For CARICOM Nationals In Belize
What Free Movement Will Look Like For CARICOM Nationals In Belize posted (October 17, 2025) As of October 1st, Belize has implemented free movement among three other CARICOM states - Barbados, Dominica, and St Vincent and the Grenadines. This...
What Was Belize's Most Popular Name Between 2014 And 2024?
What were the most popular baby boy and girl names in Belize over the last 10 years? In 2024, the Ministry of Health and Wellness said it was - for girls - Mia, then Maria, Anna, Genesis and Emily. While for boys, it was David, followed by Jayden,...
The Start Of A DNA Database In Belize
The Start Of A DNA Database In Belize posted (October 17, 2025) The Minister of Home Affairs also rose to introduce the DNA Bill. This bill seeks to establish a national DNA database and to provide a framework for its operation. This will allow...