Churches: Caye Caulker Vote Isn’t Breach of 2022 Referendum Pact

Church leaders say Caye Caulker’s cannabis referendum does not breach their 2022 pact with Government; they deem it a local poll, adding a breach would arise only if Cabinet uses a “yes” to legalize nationally. Senator Pastor Louis Wade, who leads...

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...

Belize participates in Caribbean Tourism Industry Conference

Views: 25 Views: 25 Posted: Thursday, October 2, 2025. 2:19 pm CST. By Zoila Palma: Belize is being represented at the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s State of the Tourism Industry Conference, taking place from September 30 to October 3 in...

What it Means to Choose Health in Belize

Eating healthy can feel daunting. Among the salty snacks and sweet treats, prioritizing your wellbeing isn’t always the most appealing option. But for many Belizeans across the country, choosing the healthier option isn’t just a matter of...

U.S. Youth Ambassador’s Hygiene Project Delivers Aid to Over 100 Belizean Families

Back in September, we told you about former U.S. Youth Ambassador Arya Ajith and her ”Hope in Hygiene Project”, aimed at closing hygiene literacy gaps in Belize. Since then, the initiative was officially launched with a survey of 140 Belizeans,...

Street Figure Turned Peacemaker Slain in Belize City

Tonight, a community is mourning the murder of Kenneth “Big Tom” Flowers after he was gunned down in Belize City on Monday afternoon in what police believe was a jealous rage. Flowers is no stranger to the headlines. His name first appeared back...

Belize Launches Cancer Awareness Month With Flag-Raising Ceremony

Today marks the beginning of Cancer Awareness Month, and Belize joins the rest of the world in honoring, supporting, and reflecting on the lives of those affected by the disease, living with it (brave survivors) and those we’ve lost. This...

Belizean forensic student Abigail Quiroz competes in Chetumal flag football tournament with Team Armadillos

Views: 106 Views: 102 Posted: Wednesday, October 1, 2025. 2:33 pm CST. Abigail Quiroz – Photo Credit: Don Tlacuache Click By Rubén Morales Iglesias: Belizean forensic science student Abigail Marie Quiroz continues to blaze a trail in sports and...

Belizeans Can Now Live and Work Freely in 3 More CARICOM Countries

Belize, Barbados, Dominica, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines are officially rolling out full free movement for their citizens starting tomorrow, October first. If you’re from any of these four countries, you can now live, work, and stay...

Caye Caulker Leads Belize’s Cannabis Revolution

Belize may be on the brink of a major shift, and it’s going beyond casual marijuana consumption. It’s about science, health, tourism, and economic opportunity. In Caye Caulker, a bold proposal put forward by village councilor Ilya Rosado is...

GOB Rolls Out Major Crime Crackdown as Gang Feud Escalates in Belize City

Belize City is on edge tonight. After weeks of escalating gang violence, incidents that have left even children caught in the crossfire, the government is stepping up its response. Two kids, just two and ten years old, were shot in recent weeks,...

Indigenous Women in Toledo Take Arts and Craft to the Next Level

For this week’s Kolcha Tuesday, we’re heading down south to celebrate culture, creativity, and empowerment. Twenty-two indigenous women artisans from Toledo have taken their traditional skills to the next level, thanks to a unique program that...

Loud on Cannabis, Quiet on Crime? Church Voices Under Scrutiny

This past Saturday, the Hope Not Dope campaign took its message to Caye Caulker, just days before Belizeans head to the polls for the cannabis referendum. Church members and residents from the island, Belize City, and Belmopan rallied against...

Belize secures historic seat on International Civil Aviation Organization Council with election of Kennedy Carrillo

Views: 64 Views: 61 Posted: Tuesday, September 30, 2025. 2:34 pm CST. By Zoila Palma: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade, Culture and Immigration has announced a landmark achievement for Belize with the election of Kennedy Carrillo to...

Jesuit’s cross-country bike ride to save Belize Catholic schools ends in LA

As Father Matt Ruhl, SJ, approached the Santa Monica Pier on the first day of October, he glimpsed a group of several dozen friends and family cheering his arrival. As the setting sun glistened off his sunglasses — a key part of his cycling attire...

Development Finance Corporation represented Belize at Regional Climate Finance Forum

Views: 0 Views: 0 Posted: Monday, October 6, 2025. 4:03 pm CST. By Zoila Palma: On October 2–3, 2025, Sandra Perez, Chief Lending Officer & Gender Champion, and Veronica Manzanero, Environmental & Social Safeguard Specialist & Climate Champion,...

Belize Celebrates Older Persons With Week of National Activities

This week, Belize is celebrating the wisdom and vibrancy of its older persons under the theme: “Advocating for Healthy and Inclusive Ageing.” The International Day of Older Persons, which was observed yesterday kicked off a week of local...

Belize Cancer Society Gears up to observe Cancer Awareness Month With Advocacy Push

The month of October is observed globally as Cancer Awareness Month. At home, the Belize Cancer Society’s objective is to continue their advocacy and public education that early detection has saved and continues to save lives. Love News spoke with...

Dr. Candice Pitts to serve as Belize City Council’s new Administrator

Dr. Candice Pitts By Charles Gladden BELIZE CITY, Wed. Oct. 1, 2025 Dr. Candice Pitts, the former Ambassador of Belize to the Republic of China (Taiwan), has been appointed to serve as the Belize City Council’s new City Administrator. The seat...

The continued annihilation of foundational Black Belizeans

By Nuri Akbar Racecourse Street today 2025 Thursday, October 2, 2025 The south side of Belize City, including its unincorporated “swamp communities” and forgotten enclaves, stands as stark evidence of the systematic destruction of a once-vibrant...