Prime Minister of Barbados welcomes historic free movement between four Caribbean nations

THE PRIME Minister of Barbados has welcomed the historic free movement agreement with three other Caribbean nations. Mia Mottley referred to Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines – who will be implementing full free...

A timeline of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs' career and legal problems as he is set to be sentenced

For more than two decades, Sean “Diddy” Combs was one of hip-hop's most nimble entrepreneurs, spinning his hitmaking talents into a broad business empire that included a record label, a fashion brand, a TV network, deals with liquor companies and...

US Human Trafficking Report Keeps Belize at Tier 2

The annual Trafficking in Persons Report for Belize has been issued by theUs State of Department - and - once again - they aren't terribly impressed. The report keeps Belize in the tier 2 classification and says, quote, "The Government of Belize...

DFC Rebranded as Development Bank of Belize to Boost National Impact

Belize bids farewell to the 62-year old Development Finance Corporation and welcomes the Development Bank of Belize (DBB). In a press release from Cabinet dated October 2, “Cabinet gave its approval for the renaming and rebranding of the (DFC) to...

Belize Men’s National Team begin camp ahead of CONCACAF Friendly Series

Views: 17 Views: 17 Posted: Thursday, October 2, 2025. 6:20 pm CST. Angelo Cappello, who plays in England, was recalled to the Belize National Men’s Team for the Concacaf Friendly Series. Photo Credit: FFB By Rubén Morales Iglesias: 🇧🇿 The...

International News: Venezuela accuses U.S. of airspace provocation near Caribbean Coast

Views: 127 Views: 127 Posted: Thursday, October 2, 2025. 4:59 pm CST. By Zoila Palma: Venezuela’s Defense Minister, General Vladimir Padrino, announced Thursday that five U.S. combat aircraft were detected near the country’s Caribbean coast,...

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...

International News: El Salvador sentences former officials for Gang negotiations

Views: 230 Views: 228 Posted: Thursday, October 2, 2025. 2:12 pm CST. By Zoila Palma: A Salvadoran court has sentenced 3 former officials from the country’s main opposition parties, ARENA and FMLN, for negotiating electoral support from the MS-13...

Belize represented at 62nd Directing Council of the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization

Views: 42 Views: 41 Posted: Thursday, October 2, 2025. 1:33 pm CST. By Zoila Palma: Minister of Health and Wellness Kevin Emmanuel Bernard and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Julio Sabido, are representing Belize at the 62nd Directing Council of the...

Belize fall 0–3 to Costa Rica in UNCAF U16 Tournament opener

Views: 0 Views: 0 Posted: Thursday, October 2, 2025. 3:33 pm CST. Photo Credit: FFB By Rubén Morales Iglesias: 🇧🇿 The U16 Belize Boys National Team (BBNT) suffered a 0–3 defeat to Costa Rica on Tuesday in their opening match of the 2025 UNCAF FIFA...

Florida Gambling Kingpin Who ‘Lured’ Seniors Wants Her Gold Bar Back

Posted on: October 2, 2025, 07:14h. Last updated on: October 2, 2025, 07:18h. Florida prosecutors allege multimillion-dollar gambling ring targeting seniors Seized cash, gold bar at center of forfeiture lawsuit Belize casino link adds...

UDP Slams Government Over Free Movement Rollout

The Opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) has sharply criticized the Government’s handling of the October 1 launch of full Free Movement of CARICOM nationals among Belize, Barbados, Dominica, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, arguing that...

Leaked Emails Reveal 70 Drug Planes Landed in Belize

At least 70 drug planes landed in Belize between 2020 and 2021, according to leaked emails from Mexico’s defense ministry. The flights, originating from airstrips near Maracaibo, Venezuela, formed part of a cocaine pipeline moving narcotics...

Cabinet: DFC To Become Development Bank of Belize, Coye Will Stay on as Senator

The Cabinet has approved the rebranding of the Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to the Development Bank of Belize, signaling a renewed focus on national development and climate finance. The move is intended to strengthen the institution’s...

U16 Belize Boys National Team open UNCAF FIFA Forward Tournament against Costa Rica Thursday

Views: 43 Views: 43 Posted: Thursday, October 2, 2025. 11:56 am CST. Photo Credit: FFB By Rubén Morales Iglesias: 🇧🇿 The U16 Belize Boys National Team (BBNT) begin their campaign today against Costa Rica in the 2025–2026 UNCAF FIFA Forward U16...

Belize represented at Caribbean Week of Agriculture 2025

Views: 0 Views: 0 Posted: Thursday, October 2, 2025. 9:35 am CST. By Zoila Palma: The Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA) 2025 is underway in Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, bringing together regional leaders, stakeholders, and youth to discuss...

Premier Women’s League of Belize: Sagitun GIRLZ, Napoles set for top-of-the-table clash Saturday in Independence

Views: 26 Views: 26 Posted: Thursday, October 2, 2025. 2:09 pm CST. Sagitun GIRLZ – Photo Credit: FFB By Rubén Morales Iglesias: ⚽ Defending champions Sagitun GIRLZ FC and subchampions Napoles FC meet on Saturday evening in Independence in what...

Shooting in Belize City sends two, including police officer, to hospital

Views: 203 Views: 201 Posted: Thursday, October 2, 2025. 2:43 pm CST. By Aaron Humes: On Wednesday evening a shooting incident on Police Street Extension, Belize City, just before 8:30 PM, led to injuries for two individuals. Ryan Young Jr., a...

Drive-by shooting in Pinks Alley, Belize City, leaves Dane Gillett dead and three injured, including minor

Views: 596 Views: 590 Posted: Thursday, October 2, 2025. 2:25 pm CST. By Aaron Humes: A violent incident occurred on Wednesday night, at approximately 8:25 p.m. in Pinks Alley, Belize City. Police responded to reports of shots being fired and...

Belize City labourer remanded for 2.2 grams of crack

Views: 0 Views: 0 Posted: Thursday, October 2, 2025. 1:02 am CST. By Breaking Belize News Staff: A 22-year-old Belize City labourer has been remanded to prison for possession of crack cocaine with intent to supply and fined for a previous...