Religious Affairs Ministry Meets with Council of Churches

Minister Louis Zabaneh wears more than one hat, he’s not just in charge of Transport, he also heads Religious Affairs. And today, he sat down with the Belize Council of Churches to talk about strengthening ties between government and the church...

Belize Joins Taiwan in Celebrating 114th National Day

The Republic of China (Taiwan) is marking a major milestone, its hundred and fourteenth National Day and Belize is right there celebrating alongside them. On Wednesday night, the Taiwan Embassy rolled out the red carpet at the Biltmore for a...

Belize Honours Friendship with Taiwan at National Day Event

Belize joined Taiwan in celebrating the 114th National Day with events both at home and abroad. On Wednesday night, the Taiwan Embassy in Belize hosted a vibrant event in Belize City, attended by government officials, business leaders, and...

Belize Is Getting Easier to Reach, With New Flights From New York, Fort Lauderdale, and San Francisco

The rainforest. The reef. The beaches. The flavors (Marie Sharp hot sauce, anyone?). The sound. Belize is once again strengthening its position as one of the most in-demand destinations in the Americas, with expanded international airlift that...

Honouring Belize’s Maya and Garifuna on Indigenous Peoples’ Resistance Day

The culture, stories, and traditions of Indigenous peoples take centre stage across the Americas today, October 12th, as the Indigenous Peoples’ Resistance Day. It is a day that celebrates survival, culture, and strength, and the enduring legacy...

Belizeans vote on legalising marijuana

BELMOPAN, Belize, CMC – Belizeans residing on the island of Caye Caulker on Wednesday voted to decide whether marijuana should be legalised for production and sale three years after the process had been shelved. In 2022, Belize almost legalised...

Belize sees positive start to CARICOM Free Movement; Seven Barbadians arrive in first week

Views: 0 Views: 0 Posted: Thursday, October 9, 2025. 2:19 pm CST. By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): The CARICOM Free Movement initiative is off to a promising start in Belize, with seven nationals from Barbados arriving during its first week of...

Belize, St Lucia governors-general arrive for National Day

Belize Governor-General Dame Froyla Tzalam and Saint Lucia Governor-General Sir Cyril Errol Melchiades Charles today arrived in Taiwan to take part in this year's Double Ten National Day celebrations. Their delegations were welcomed by Deputy...

Happy Indigenous People’s Resistance Day – Celebrating our Maya

On October 12, Belizeans across the length and breadth of the country, from the Hondo to the Sarstoon, and from Benque Viejo to Halfmoon, will celebrate Indigenous People’s Resistance Day, in honor of the struggles of our Mayan ancestors to defend...

Reclaiming the Belizean mind abroad

By Nuri Muhammad BELIZE CITY, Mon. Oct. 5, 2025 This is not just another policy debate. This is a defining conversation about who we are and who we intend to become as a nation. It will decide how Belize uses its greatest natural resource over the...

Church slams Government over marijuana vote, warns of rising crime and financial risk

Views: 466 Views: 461 Posted: Wednesday, October 8, 2025. 11:29 am CST. By Belize Live News Staff: The National Evangelical Association of Belize (NEAB) has condemned the government’s decision to move forward with a referendum on marijuana...

Belize Welcomes Nonstop Flights from N.Y. & Fort Lauderdale

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 destination easier than ever before. Three...

Belize’s First Cannabis Referendum: What to Expect Before You Vote

Tomorrow morning at seven, history will be made on Caye Caulker. For the first time ever, Belizeans will head to the polls to decide whether cannabis should be legalized for production and sale. This idea was shelved back in 2022, but now, three...

Church Voices Concern Over Caye Caulker Marijuana Referendum

The National Evangelical Association of Belize (NEAB) has expressed serious concerns over the upcoming Caye Caulker Referendum on marijuana legalization. The Church claims that the government’s planned local vote does not fulfill its earlier...

Diplomatic friendship celebrated as Belize honors Taiwan’s National Day

Views: 51 Views: 47 Posted: Saturday, October 11, 2025. 6:44 am CST. By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): The Taiwanese Embassy in Belize was alive with celebration this past week as officials, dignitaries, and invited guests gathered to mark...

Caribbean Matters: Belize celebrates Indigenous Peoples' Resistance Day

Caribbean Matters is a weekly series from Daily Kos. Hope you’ll join us here every Saturday. If you are unfamiliar with the region, check out Caribbean Matters: Getting to know the countries of the Caribbean. Many people in the U.S. continue to...

Bishop Urge Continued Church/State Dialogue on Social Issues  

The President of the Belize Council of Churches, Bishop Phillip Wright, also shared his thoughts after today’s meeting. He says this is really about continuing an ongoing dialogue between church and state. And when asked about the church’s role in...

Belize Athletic Association Hosts Workshop Promoting Leadership and Gender Equality in Sports

The United Nations reminds us that sport serves as a universal and celebratory platform to convey crucial messages and mobilize communities for leadership and gender equality. Yesterday, the Belize Athletic Association in collaboration with the...

Taiwan Marks Double Ten Day in Belize with Celebration of Friendship and Democracy

Today our Taiwanese friends in Belize celebrate their Double Ten, the 114th Anniversary of their national day. Double Ten Day is more than just a holiday for Taiwanese; it’s a celebration of their history, democracy and identity. Last night, the...

Premier League of Belize: Port Layola tackle Napoles in Belize City Monday

Views: 24 Views: 24 Posted: Friday, October 10, 2025. 11:31 am CST. Photo Credit: Port Layola FC By Rubén Morales Iglesias: Port Layola and Napoles FC were originally scheduled to clash at 4:00 pm on Sunday, October 12, at the Marion Jones Sports...