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Woman reports $1,450 bank error in rent money deposit

P.M. reviews first five years in Government: ‘These achievements…show what’s possible when Government honors its compact with the people’

From Field Technician to Deputy Director: Gumercindo Mai’s 25-year legacy of service at BAHA

Power outage in Belize City, BEL faces repair delays

Caribbean Poultry Association forges ahead to boost poultry and egg production across CARICOM

International News: Agriculture in the Americas needs a new narrative that reflects its true capacity to feed the world sustainably, ministers from the hemisphere affirmed in Brazil

Minister of Agriculture represents Belize at Conference of Ministers of Agriculture of the Americas 2025

Belize Livestock Producers Association, Taiwan Ambassador and Area Representative Marconi Leal Jr. tour farms in Belize Rural North

World Bank and CCRIF respond swiftly to Jamaica’s Hurricane Melissa crisis with US$70 million payout

LPG prices to fall 17 cents per gallon; decrease of $4 per hundred-pound cylinder starting Monday

Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture – Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service/United States Department of Agriculture training builds National Network of Agricultural trainers

Consumer confidence index declines in September 2025

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From Field Technician to Deputy Director: Gumercindo Mai’s 25-year legacy of service at BAHA
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11 November, 2025
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Power outage in Belize City, BEL faces repair delays
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01 November, 2025
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LPG prices to fall 17 cents per gallon; decrease of $4 per hundred-pound cylinder starting Monday
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Fortis Energy’s shift in region raises questions about Belize's energy independence
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Agriculture

From Field Technician to Deputy Director: Gumercindo Mai’s 25-year legacy of service at BAHA

BAHA’s Deputy Technical Director of the Plant Health Department Gumercindo Mai – Photo Credit: BAHA By Rubén Morales Iglesias: In Belize’s frontline defense against agricultural threats, few names carry the quiet weight of dedication like Gumercindo Mai. Now serving as

Caribbean Poultry Association forges ahead to boost poultry and egg production across CARICOM
International News: Agriculture in the Americas needs a new narrative that reflects its true capacity to feed the world sustainably, ministers from the hemisphere affirmed in Brazil
Minister of Agriculture represents Belize at Conference of Ministers of Agriculture of the Americas 2025
Belize Livestock Producers Association, Taiwan Ambassador and Area Representative Marconi Leal Jr. tour farms in Belize Rural North
Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture – Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service/United States Department of Agriculture training builds National Network of Agricultural trainers
International News: Agriculture in the Americas needs a new narrative that reflects its true capacity to feed the world sustainably, ministers from the hemisphere affirmed in Brazil
Press Release A group of thirty ministers, deputy ministers, and high-ranking officials of agriculture...
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Minister of Agriculture represents Belize at Conference of Ministers of Agriculture of the Americas 2025
By Zoila Palma:  Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise Jose Abelardo Mai represented...
Belize Livestock Producers Association, Taiwan Ambassador and Area Representative Marconi Leal Jr. tour farms in Belize Rural North
By Zoila Palma:  On November 6, 2025, Belize Livestock Producers Association (BLPA), alongside Taiwan...
World Bank and CCRIF respond swiftly to Jamaica’s Hurricane Melissa crisis with US$70 million payout
By Aaron Humes: In the wake of Hurricane Melissa’s devastating impact, the international community...
LPG prices in Belize
LPG prices to fall 17 cents per gallon; decrease of $4 per hundred-pound cylinder starting Monday
By Aaron Humes: The Supplies Control Unit has announced a decrease in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices...
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Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture – Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service/United States Department of Agriculture training builds National Network of Agricultural trainers
By Zoila Palma:  As part of the IICA-APHIS/USDA Work Plan, a training of trainers session was recently...
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Consumer confidence index declines in September 2025
By Aaron Humes: The Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) for September 2025 stood at 45.7, representing a...
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Trade revenues decline in major markets; mixed export and import trends
By Aaron Humes: In September 2025, merchandise trade data from the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB)...
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Belize's imports rise by 8.6 percent in September 2025, while exports show modest growth
By Aaron Humes: According to the Statistical Institute of Belize, Belize experienced a notable increase...
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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Oxmul Farmers Co-operative Society officially registered!
By Zoila Palma:  The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security, and Enterprise has announced the official...
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Beekeeping Training strengthens Belize District’s bee control and management efforts
By Zoila Palma: A beekeeping training session was recently conducted in the Belize District as part of...
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Japan International Cooperation Agency and Ministry of Agriculture promote market-oriented farming through SHEP workshop in Orange Walk
By Zoila Palma:  The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), in collaboration with the Ministry...
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Belize receives Animal Hygiene supplies to fight New World Screwworm outbreak
By Zoila Palma:  Animal hygiene products valued at more than $110,000 Belize dollars were delivered...
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El Gran Mestizo Resort launches new North Wing; 18 new units on historic New River
By Breaking Belize News Staff: The El Gran Mestizo Resort in Orange Walk celebrated the grand opening...
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Belize Agricultural Health Authority and IICA to host training session on New World screwworm
By Zoila Palma: The Belize Agricultural Health Authority (BAHA), IICA and partners are hosting a training...
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Temporary closure of Ramada Princess Hotel ordered amid regulatory issues; casino stays open
By Aaron Humes: The Ramada Princess Hotel has been temporarily closed for the next two weeks due to non-compliance...
Halo BPO now hiring remote sales agents across Belize
Halo BPO now hiring remote sales agents across Belize
By Breaking Belize News Staff: Belizeans looking to join the growing digital workforce now have an exciting...
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Cabinet approves funding for electrification of Primary Schools in Orange Walk District
October 20, 2025
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Cabinet extends tax exemptions for Belize Sugar Industries and BELCOGEN
October 20, 2025
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Cabinet reviews preparations for World Trade Organization Trade Policy Review
October 20, 2025
10:15 am
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Transport news: Cabinet approves key amendments and initiatives on motorcycles, electric vehicles
October 20, 2025
10:08 am
BEL
Cabinet approves emergency measures to enhance Belize's power generation capacity; Fortis deal approved, goes to Senate today
October 20, 2025
9:59 am
BEL
Prime Minister John Briceño: BEL still a safe investment, but prices not yet in our control
October 17, 2025
9:48 pm
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Fortis Energy’s shift in region raises questions about Belize's energy independence
October 17, 2025
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Prime Minister: BEL/Fortis acquisition avoided sellout to Honduras company
October 17, 2025
9:11 pm
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Rumors swirl around BTL acquiring Speednet Communications; P.M. remains tight-lipped
October 16, 2025
9:37 pm
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Belize Telemedia Limited unveils innovative Signature Plus Store
October 16, 2025
9:27 pm
IICA Director General  welcomes World Bank’s decision to double its investments to strengthen the role of small-scale farmers and expresses willingness to work together in Latin America and the Caribbean
October 16, 2025
4:20 pm
PM meets LOTO
Prime Minister, Leader of the Opposition meet ahead of House meeting
October 16, 2025
2:05 pm
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Government of Belize confirms planned acquisition of hydro power plants and BEL shares from Fortis Inc.
October 16, 2025
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World Food day: Hand in hand for better foods and a better future!
October 16, 2025
8:27 am
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14-year-old teenager dies in Shipyard after workplace accident
October 15, 2025
9:25 pm
Should Belize privatize its utilities or keep them public? The data speaks
Should Belize privatize its utilities or keep them public? The data speaks
October 15, 2025
5:29 pm
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Ministry of Agriculture, Georgetown Technical High School to celebrate World Food Day 2025 Friday in Georgetown, Stann Creek
October 14, 2025
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Belize Electricity Limited investigating nationwide power outage
October 11, 2025
3:44 pm
LPG prices in Belize
LPG prices to rise two cents per gallon; increase for rural areas of $1 per hundred-pound cylinder starting Tuesday
October 11, 2025
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Belize District Department of Agriculture hosts Bee-Friendly management training
October 11, 2025
9:31 am
COCONUTS ON TREE
Coconuts on my mind!
October 11, 2025
8:46 am
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Boledo gets an app - Fi We Boledo launched
October 10, 2025
9:41 pm
Should Caye Caulker hold a public debate before the October 8th cannabis referendum?
BREAKING: Caye Caulker votes 'NO' in cannabis referendum; almost 80 percent of voters say 'NO'
October 8, 2025
8:33 pm
Belize Mega Bingo
Megabingo pays out $541,375 progressive jackpot winner to Cayo District resident
October 8, 2025
7:47 pm
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
October 8, 2025
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Turnout passes 50 percent in Caye Caulker cannabis referendum
October 8, 2025
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Caye Caulker cannabis referendum: Evangelical Association issues concerns over crime and governance
October 7, 2025
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New screwworm case detected near United States as crisis deepens
October 7, 2025
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Councilor Ilya Rosado says cash-only weed business on Caye Caulker is strictly about economics; estimates over $400,000 in revenue annually
October 6, 2025
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Caye Caulker prepares for marijuana referendum; Roman Catholic Church calls for 'No' vote
October 3, 2025
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