Belize Pushes Small States’ Concerns at World Bank Meetings

Prime Minister John Briceño, in Bangkok, Thailand, is highlighting several concerns on behalf of Belize and other small countries in his capacity as the Chairman of the World Bank’s Small States Forum.  The role gives the Prime Minister an opportunity to …

Belize postpones the decision on the Cuban medical mission again, now aiming for the end of October

The Government of Belize has once again postponed the decision regarding the future of the Cuban medical brigade working in that country, composed of about 92 health professionals, while continuing to negotiate an alternative that would allow them to …

PM Briceño Says China Sanctions Will Not Change Belize-Taiwan Relations

In other news, Prime Minister John Briceño says Belize has the right to choose its own diplomatic partners, and China’s sanctions against Foreign Affairs Minister Francis Fonseca will not change that. Speaking with Love News from Bangkok, Thailand, the …

Medical Professionals Gather in Belize City for Annual Health Congress

Doctors, dentists, specialists and other healthcare professionals from across Belize are in Belize City for the Belize Medical and Dental Association’s Annual Medical Congress. The three-day event, being held at the Belize Biltmore Plaza, brings together …

SIB Provides the Numbers Behind Belize’s National Decisions

Statistics may look like numbers on a page, but they help determine how Belize plans for schools, healthcare, jobs, infrastructure and poverty reduction. The Statistical Institute of Belize sits at the center of that process. Beyond calculating GDP, …

Inside BCVI: How Eye Problems Are Detected and Treated in Belize

Thousands of Belizeans rely on the Belize Council for the Visually Impaired for eye examinations, glasses and referrals for more specialized treatment. But how many people are accessing these services, and what happens when an eye examination reveals a …

New Leadership Confronts Belize’s Security Challenges

One ministry, two major portfolios and a new minister stepping into one of government’s most demanding jobs. As the Ministry of National Security undergoes another leadership change, Chief Executive Officer Francis Usher is now overseeing both National …

BELIZE-COURT-CCJ grants Belize man life interest in disputed property

Excessive Rainfall Watch Issued as Belize Prepares for Rainy Weekend

The National Meteorological Service (NMS) has issued an Excessive Rainfall Watch for Belize, warning that two to four inches or more of rain could fall across the country. The weather is being influenced by an area of low pressure near the coast of …

Raleigh-Durham Is Getting New Nonstop Flights to Belize and Turks and Caicos This Winter

BermudAir’s two seasonal routes will connect North Carolina travelers with Belize City and Providenciales beginning in December. Two very different Caribbean vacations are getting a new nonstop connection from North Carolina this winter: the white-sand …