Opposition Urges Action as Domestic Violence Crisis Deepens in Belize

We keep our attention on a growing crisis that continues to claim lives across Belize, domestic violence. The Leader of the Opposition, Tracy Taegar-Panton, delivered a powerful message earlier today, calling for urgent action. Tracy...

Island Athletes Compete at Central American Games; Belize Secures Two Medals

The 12th edition of the Central American Games is underway in Guatemala, with several Belizean athletes competing during the first week of events. Among the national delegation, four San Pedranos proudly represent the island: Julio Bardalez with...

Belmopan Red Cross Launches Urgent Blood Drive Amid Shortage

The Belmopan Red Cross is calling on the public to roll up their sleeves and help save lives. A blood drive is being organized this Friday in response to a concerning drop in blood donations across the country. Ljay Wade tells us more in the...

Belize and U.S. Formalize Safe Third Country Agreement, Foreign Minister Explains

On Monday Belize officially signed the Safe Third Country co-operation agreement with the United States of America. The framework agreement. This morning on the LOVE MORNING SHOW, Foreign Minister Francis Fonseca thoroughly explained that the...

Belize Women’s Volleyball Team Clinches Bronze at Central American Games

Kevin Avilez, Love News: And just like that Belize volleyball women have secured the bronze medal for the Central American Games against the host country Guatemala. The Games started a little after twelve this afternoon and Belize came out full...

Belize City Man Gunned Down in Port Loyola Ambush

Shots rang out on Nurse Findley Crescent in the Port Loyola area of Belize City around 10:45 last night and when the smoke cleared Richard Escobar Acosta, 37, a Belizean laborer lay dead on the street. Neighbors told LOVE NEWS that they heard as...

Panton Says Details are Hidden in Belize-U.S. Refugee Agreement

The deal, known as the Safe Third Country Agreement, is set to take effect after Senate ratification and the creation of operating procedures. But the full text of the agreement hasn’t been disclosed. We don’t know the annexes, transitional...

National Garifuna Council Unveils 2025 Celebration Calendar Ahead of Miss Garifuna Belize City Pageant

This morning at the Belize City House of Culture, The National Garifuna Council has released its calendar of events for Garifuna celebrations. In the coming weeks the Council will be showcasing activities from translation competitions that...

Police Probe Continues into Belize City Murder of Richard Escobar Acosta

Police are yet to make an arrest in the shooting death of Richard Escobar Acosta, 37 a Belizean laborer who was gunned down on Nurse Findley Crescent in the Port Loyola area of Belize City. Neighbors told LOVE NEWS that they heard as many as six...

Belize to receive migrants under new safe third country agreement with US

Belize will now also host migrants seeking asylum in the United States, authorities from both countries confirmed. The pact, termed a “Cooperation Agreement for the Examination of Protection Requests,” was signed on Monday, October 20. The “Safe...

Belize Launches ‘One Million Trees’ Climate Initiative

Belize’s nationwide greening initiative is underway and the Government and Belizeans across the country are invited to participate. It’s also called the ‘One Million Trees initiative, and through this, the government plans to restore vegetation...

Belize Moves Toward WHO Tobacco Standards

Health Minister Kevin Bernard is pushing for a big change in how Belize tackles smoking. He introduced a Tobacco Control Bill that could finally bring us in line with World Health Organization standards. The idea is to protect future generations...

Belize Agricultural Health Authority and IICA to host training session on New World screwworm

Views: 23 Views: 22 Posted: Wednesday, October 22, 2025. 4:48 pm CST. By Zoila Palma: The Belize Agricultural Health Authority (BAHA), IICA and partners are hosting a training session on the new world screwworm and effects. For more than 20 years...

Belize Awards 60 Health Scholarships to Strengthen Public Care

This morning, sixty scholarships were awarded to students pursuing nursing, pharmacology, and midwifery, part of an initiative to build a stronger, more resilient public health system. The Ministry of Health and Wellness says this is just the...

Belize says NO to tobacco

Belize law to control tobacco director Esner Vellos – National Drug Abuse Control Council By William Ysaguirre (Freelance Writer) BELIZE CITY, Mon. Oct. 20, 2025 Belizeans will soon be protected against the harmful effects of tobacco smoke by a...

Belize’s Fortis assets buyout pegged at $256 million

Hon. Tracy Panton, Leader of the Opposition (l) and Hon. John Briceño, Prime Minister of Belize (r) BELMOPAN, Fri. Oct. 17, 2025 Today’s House Meeting was convened primarily for the passage of the Belize Electricity Investments Bill, 2025,...

Belize will see DNA testing

By Charles Gladden BELMOPAN, Mon. Oct. 20, 2025 We’ve seen it all across the world and in fictional programs, but now Belize will have a chance to experience DNA testing, which will be used as evidence to crackdown on crime in the country with a...

Team Belize touch down in Guatemala for Central American Games Basketball Championship

Views: 49 Views: 48 Posted: Thursday, October 23, 2025. 4:54 pm CST. Belize Men’s National Basketball Team – Photo Credit: Belize Olympics and Commonwealth Games Association By Rubén Morales Iglesias: 🏀 🇧🇿 The Belize Men’s National Basketball Team...

Premier Women’s League of Belize: Standings tighten as 2nd Round begins; protests may shift table

Views: 24 Views: 24 Posted: Thursday, October 23, 2025. 4:41 pm CST. Napoles FC captain Roshanny Narváez has led her team to six consecutive victories. Photo Credit: Napoles FC PWLB By Rubén Morales Iglesias: The Premier Women’s League of Belize...

Belize chairs World Bank Small States Forum

Financial Secretary Joseph Waight heads BELIZE delegation to Small States Forum By William Ysaguirre (Freelance Writer) BELIZE CITY, Mon. Oct. 20, 2025 Belize is to chair the World Bank’s Small States Forum (SSF) for the period January 2026 to...