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15 November, 2025
22 hours ago
Woman reports $1,450 bank error in rent money deposit
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14 November, 2025
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P.M. reviews first five years in Government: 'These achievements…show what’s possible when Government honors its compact with the people'
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31 October, 2025
2 weeks ago
Consumer confidence index declines in September 2025
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31 October, 2025
2 weeks ago
Trade revenues decline in major markets; mixed export and import trends
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SIB IMP EXP SEPT
31 October, 2025
2 weeks ago
Belize's imports rise by 8.6 percent in September 2025, while exports show modest growth
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Average prices down from August to September, inflation still over 1 percent for 2025
By Aaron Humes: The Statistical Institute of Belize’s latest month-over-month inflation data indicates...
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Inflation trends shift among municipalities in September 2025
By Aaron Humes: The latest data on inflation rates has revealed significant disparities among municipalities...
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Belize sees mild inflation increase for September, with rising costs in key sectors
By Aaron Humes: September 2025 brought a slight increase in the national inflation rate for Belize, with...
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Prime Minister John Briceño: BEL still a safe investment, but prices not yet in our control
By Aaron Humes: Prime Minister John Briceño addressed concerns regarding electricity prices in Belize,...
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Fortis Energy’s shift in region raises questions about Belize's energy independence
By Aaron Humes: Prime Minister of Belize, John Briceño, addressed the changing landscape of energy ownership...
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Prime Minister: BEL/Fortis acquisition avoided sellout to Honduras company
By Aaron Humes: Prime Minister John Briceño announced Thursday that Belize is on the verge of finalizing...
Smart HQ
Rumors swirl around BTL acquiring Speednet Communications; P.M. remains tight-lipped
By Aaron Humes: Speculation continues to loom over a potential unification of Belize’s telecom sector...
Digi Signature Plus Store
Belize Telemedia Limited unveils innovative Signature Plus Store
By Aaron Humes: Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL) made a significant stride towards a modern telecommunications...
PM meets LOTO
Prime Minister, Leader of the Opposition meet ahead of House meeting
By Aaron Humes: Belize’s legislative leaders, Prime Minister John Briceño and Leader of the Opposition...
Fi We Boledo
Boledo gets an app - Fi We Boledo launched
By Aaron Humes: Boledo, ordinary lottery and jackpot can now be purchased via the Belize Government Lotteries’...
Belize Mega Bingo
Megabingo pays out $541,375 progressive jackpot winner to Cayo District resident
By Aaron Humes: The half-million Belize dollar Megabingo progressive jackpot belongs to a Mr Arzu of...
Should Caye Caulker hold a public debate before the October 8th cannabis referendum?
Voter turnout almost 60 percent in Caye Caulker cannabis referendum; counting to get underway shortly
By Aaron Humes: Returning Officer in today’s Caye Caulker cannabis referendum Anthony Mai told...
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Turnout passes 50 percent in Caye Caulker cannabis referendum
By Aaron Humes: Almost 800 of Caye Caulker and Caye Chapel voters have cast ballots in the cannabis referendum...
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Caye Caulker cannabis referendum: Evangelical Association issues concerns over crime and governance
By Aaron Humes: The National Evangelical Association of Belize has voiced significant concerns regarding...
yes to weed
Councilor Ilya Rosado says cash-only weed business on Caye Caulker is strictly about economics; estimates over $400,000 in revenue annually
By Aaron Humes: The village of Caye Caulker, Belize District, is headed to a referendum on the regulation...
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Caye Caulker prepares for marijuana referendum; Roman Catholic Church calls for 'No' vote
By Aaron Humes: As the island community of Caye Caulker gears up for a significant referendum on the...
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Statistical Institute of Belize revises GDP growth for 2024 down from 8.2 percent to 3.5 percent, citing more complete data
By Aaron Humes: The Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) announced on Wednesday that the Gross Domestic...
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
IMF concludes 2025 Article IV consultation with Belize – Belize recovered from pandemic, but slowdown ahead
By Aaron Humes: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded its 2025 Article IV consultation...
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Andrew Munnings granted second chance by Belize City Magistrate's Court
By Aaron Humes: Businessman Andrew Munnings exited the Belize City Magistrate’s Court just after...
Andrew Munnings to jail
Entrepreneur Andrew Munnings hauled to court and sent to Central Prison over tax dispute
By Aaron Humes: Andrew Munnings, a young entrepreneur and owner of Munnings Funeral Service, has been...
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Public Utilities Commission unveils modern logo, reflecting commitment to service and accountability
September 15, 2025
3:08 pm
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Bert’s Wood Work displays Belizean craftsmanship at BCCI Expo
September 14, 2025
11:22 am
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Attempted burglary at Heritage Bank in Caye Caulker
September 1, 2025
2:12 pm
inflation by municipality july 2025
La Isla Bonita hit by highest inflation rise for July; West, North continue to be hardest-hit
August 28, 2025
8:53 pm
inflation rates
Inflation report: rising costs in housing and personal care offset decline in transport prices
August 28, 2025
8:40 pm
national monthly inflation rate
Consumer prices surge 1.2 percent in July 2025: food and housing costs drive inflation
August 28, 2025
8:14 pm
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Over $150,000 unaccounted for at the Resilient Rural Belize Program
August 15, 2025
11:53 am
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Government of Belize addresses ‘misinformation’ on SARA transition
August 6, 2025
11:09 pm
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Government proceeding with transition of land tax collection to Belize Tax Services Department
August 5, 2025
11:56 pm
Lord Michael Ashcroft
Warning issued over false video interview of Lord Michael Ashcroft circulating on social media
July 29, 2025
3:42 pm
romero retirement
Toledo Teachers Credit Union bids farewell to founding member and leader Leopoldo Romero
July 28, 2025
7:32 pm
Screenshot 2025-07-09 at 16-04-17 New Belize banknotes launching August 4 Here’s what you need to know
'New look, same value': Central Bank of Belize unveils new banknote series next week
July 28, 2025
7:23 pm
tourist arrivals
Economic growth driven by tertiary sector in first quarter of 2025
July 3, 2025
10:52 pm
water and electricity production
Significant decline in manufacturing drives secondary sector down
July 3, 2025
10:04 pm
GDP by sector
Belize's economy grows 2 percent in first quarter of 2025, led by tertiary sector gains
July 3, 2025
9:51 pm
labour force participation
Labour force participation sees significant growth in April 2025
July 3, 2025
9:37 pm
labour
Informal employment and underutilization rates decline in April 2025 Labour Force Survey
July 3, 2025
9:24 pm
unemployment by district
Unemployment rate at 2.1 percent in April 2025 – number of unemployed down a thousand, nearly 14 thousand more employed
June 26, 2025
8:57 pm
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Belize Tax Service cites 34 businesses and taxpayers for owing more than $16.5 million in taxes
June 24, 2025
9:41 pm
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KHMH Workers Union rejects government proposal, allegations of bad faith surface
June 22, 2025
12:14 pm
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Political party symbols prohibited from trademark registration in Belize
June 22, 2025
12:01 pm
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CARICOM young professionals empowered to navigate CSME
June 13, 2025
7:00 pm
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Julius Espat challenges Opposition on cost of living in Parliament
June 8, 2025
11:46 am
exports
Domestic exports decline 21.9 percent in April and 6.9 percent for the first four months of 2025
June 3, 2025
2:07 pm
exports vs imports
Belize sees significant drop in imports for April 2025 and year-to-date
June 3, 2025
12:32 pm
CCI report
Consumer confidence takes a dip in April 2025
June 3, 2025
12:20 pm
economy
Municipalities continue to see rising inflation but overall rate continues to recede
June 2, 2025
9:33 pm
US INFLATION ON THE RISE
Belize sees gradual slowdown in inflation as prices rise moderately in April 2025
June 2, 2025
8:23 pm
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Opposition Leader Tracy Panton calls almost $2 billion budget "Optimism passed with selective statistics"
May 28, 2025
10:23 pm
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Opposition criticizes Government's infrastructure funding priorities in Budget Debate
May 28, 2025
10:11 pm
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