Belize Joins Allies in Urging UN to Open Space for Taiwan’s Participation

Belize has reaffirmed its strong support for Taiwan on the international stage, joining eight other allies in urging the United Nations to resist China’s political pressure and open space for Taiwan’s participation. On Friday, Belize joined...

Belize to Launch Free Movement Regime With CARICOM Nations

In about one week, Belize will roll out the first phase of the Free Movement Regime. In collaboration with Barbados, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Dominica, Belize will welcome residents from these Caricom countries to work and live in Belize...

Free Movement Begins: Belize Issues First Indefinite Stay

Belize has marked a historic milestone in regional integration today, welcoming the first national from a CARICOM partner country, Barbados, to be granted Indefinite Stay under the new CARICOM Free Movement of Persons Agreement. The move allows...

Caribbean’s poor face growing climate threat – UN report

FILE PHOTO: Siblings Mylouise Veillard, left, and Myson walk home with water they collected from a well, for cooking, cleaning and drinking, in a rural area of Saint-Louis-du-Sud, Haiti, Thursday, May 25, 2023. The siblings were considered...

Barbadian Gets Indefinite Stay as Belize Implements CARICOM Pact

History was made today as Belize welcomed its first recipient of “Indefinite Stay” under the new CARICOM Free Movement of Persons Agreement. The first national from Barbados has now been granted the stamp, allowing citizens of partner countries to...

PM Mottley calls for more support, as Barbados, St Vincent, Belize and Dominica begin CSME’s free movement

Oct 02, 2025 News (CMC) – Barbados’ Prime Minister Mia Mottley said her country will “open our doors with order and with pride” as Barbados joins St Vincent and the Grenadines, Belize, and Dominica in fully implementing free movement of their...

Belize Commemorates the 44th Anniversary of its Independence with Official Ceremonies Led by National Authorities and International Representatives

Belmopan, September 21, 2025 – Belize celebrated the central events of its 44th Independence Anniversary this Sunday, in a day marked by solemnity, historical symbolism, and the presence of prominent national and international authorities. The...

Parliament Passes Immigration Amendment Bill to enable CARICOM Free Movement

The Immigration Restriction Amendment Bill, a critical step in the full implementation of the CARICOM Free Movement regime, was passed in Parliament on Monday. While presenting the legislation, Prime Minister Gonsalves said it is expected that the...

Path to LGBTQ+ decriminalisation takes courage, legal support

What’s the context? Personal courage and legal expertise needed to defend LGBTQ+ rights in increasingly hostile world - Human Dignity Trust founder. LONDON - As LGBTQ+ rights are rolled back globally and activists wage legal battles to...

Free movement among SVG, Barbados, Belize begins 

Free movement among nationals of St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), Barbados and Belize came into effect on Wednesday, two days after a law facilitating such movement was passed in the Vincentian Parliament. Dominica is also part of the...

Dr. Candice Pitts Named New Belize City Administrator

Belize City is getting a new City Administrator. Earlier today, the Belize City Council officially announced that Ambassador Dr. Candice Pitts will take up the post starting November first. She succeeds outgoing City Administrator Albert Vaughn....

Full free movement begins for Barbados, St Vincent, Belize and Dominica, PM Mottley calls for more support

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Prime Minister Mia Mottley says Barbados will “open our doors with order and with pride” as Barbados joins St Vincent and the Grenadines, Belize, and Dominica in fully implementing free movement of their nationals among...

Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines Ready for Full Free Movement on 1 October 2025

Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States -Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines- will implement full Free Movement of their nationals among themselves from tomorrow, 1 October 2025. This means that nationals of these...

Belize Independence Eve Celebrations at 44

Belize Independence Day Eve in San Pedro – The rain had been pouring down all week, and honestly, I thought our patriotic celebrations were going to be a washout. But San Pedro got lucky, the rain gods gave us just enough of a break to welcome our...

Consumed by Convenience: The Culture of Disposability

By Rhett Ayers Butler When Saabira Chaudhuri began covering consumer-goods companies for The Wall Street Journal, she thought she was writing about marketing campaigns, product launches, and quarterly results. What she found instead was a tale of...

SPARK Raises Alarm Over Repeated Horse Abuse in Belize

Animal welfare group SPARK is calling for urgent action following another disturbing case of horse abuse reported this week on Marine Parade. Photos and reports shared with the group show children repeatedly mistreating horses, riding them on...

Punta Gorda inaugurates first Art Gallery and Museum showcasing Indigenous Women’s Craft

Views: 25 Views: 25 Posted: Tuesday, September 30, 2025. 10:07 am CST. By Zoila Palma: Punta Gorda Town has officially opened its first-ever Art Gallery and Museum, creating a new cultural hub to celebrate and preserve Belizean heritage. The...

Can Belize Achieve a Regulated Marijuana Industry

The residents of Caye Caulker village are weighing the pros and cons of legalizing marijuana on the island. Some argue that the new industry will generate much-needed revenue to tackle some of the island’s infrastructural issues and put a cap on...

Jareem "32"Staine Is Belize's Most Wanted, But Family Claims Excess Police Harassment

On September third, Jareem Staine was targeted on Coney Drive as he left the Magistrate's Court. His vehicle was shot up by men on motorcycle but she escaped unharmed. And then on Friday evening, he was targeted again when the vehicle he was in...

Belize’s “Manatee Man” named New England Aquarium MCAF Fellow

Jamal Galves – manatee man By William Ysaguirre (Freelance Writer) BELIZE CITY, Thurs. Sept. 18, 2025 Belizean marine conservationist, Jamal “Manatee Man” Galves has previously won recognition as a National Geographic Explorer for his passionate...