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By Aaron Humes: On Sunday, April 5, a house fire broke out behind Dario’s Meatpies on Hyde’s Lane, bringing firefighters to the scene shortly after 12:45 PM.

By Aaron Humes: Someone broke into the residence of a construction worker on Antelope Street Extension between 4 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Holy Saturday.

By Aaron Humes: The Placencia Police today received a donation of 50 high-quality rechargeable LED flashlights from a resident of the Placencia Peninsula community.

By Breaking Belize News Staff: A search party has been organized to look for any signs of Bree Arthurs, who has now been missing for 10 days.

By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): Belizeans returning from the Easter weekend were met with an unwelcome reality, another sharp increase in fuel prices and no relief in sight.

By Aaron Humes: Police have arrested a 41-year-old mechanic in connection with a reported theft in the Ladyville area last Christmas season.

By Aaron Humes: A food vendor from Douglas Jones Street, Belize City reported that burglars stole cash and a small gas tank, among other things, from her residence over the Easter weekend.

By Aaron Humes: Easter Sunday morning on Caye Caulker was abruptly disrupted as gunfire erupted in a high-speed chase involving police and masked suspects.

By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): Police have successfully recovered a stolen horse following a report of cattle theft originating in Carmelita Village, Orange Walk.

By BBN Newsroom: Today feels different. Not in a subtle way. Not in a “maybe something will happen” kind of way.

By Horace Palacio: Easter is supposed to be one of the holiest moments in the Christian calendar. A time of reflection. A time of sacrifice. A time to remember the meaning behind the cross.

By Aaron Humes: At last week’s Cabinet meeting, officials were informed about the ongoing technical review of the recommendations presented by the People’s Constitution Commission (PCC).

By Breaking Belize News Staff: The National Meteorological Service forecasts partly cloudy skies with showers being generally isolated this morning.

By Aaron Humes: Government’s vehicle fleet was mostly locked down for the Easter holidays. Effective from 5:00 p.m.

By Aaron Humes: The Cabinet of Belize has approved a Comprehensive Disaster Risk Management Country Work Programme for the period 2026 to 2030.

By Aaron Humes: The Cabinet of Belize has officially endorsed a proposal for hosting the inaugural Belize International Energy Forum (BIEF) in September 2026.

By Horace Palacio: There is a powerful mental model used by some of the greatest thinkers like Charlie Munger. Invert the problem. Instead of asking how to succeed, ask how to fail.

By Breaking Belize News Staff: The National Meteorological Service forecasts mostly sunny skies today with only isolated showers.

By Horace Palacio: Tonight at midnight, while Belizeans are preparing to celebrate Easter, reality hits again. Fuel prices are going up. Premium gas jumping to $14.62 per gallon. Regular rising to $13.82 per gallon.

By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): Belizeans heading out for the long Easter weekend are being hit with a massive price hike at the pumps.

By Aaron Humes: The 96th Holy Saturday Cross Country Cycling Classic came down to a sprint finish between British rider Jim Brown and Mexican Ignacio Prado, with Belizean Jyven Gonzalez in third.

By Horace Palacio: As Belizeans prepare for Easter weekend, beaches filling up, families gathering, long drives, long weekends, a moment to relax and unwind, something much bigger is unfolding beyond our borders.

By Zoila Palma: On April 1, 2026, Deputy Prime Minister Cordel Hyde welcomed Ambassador Ryosuke Yamakura for a courtesy visit reinforcing the relationship between Belize and Japan.

By Zoila Palma: The Benque Viejo Town Council joined Benqueños in the annual Easter traditions of sawdust tapestries and the reenactment of the Passion of Christ.

By Zoila Palma: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a Public Service Announcement warning users about the data security risks associated with widely used mobile applications developed by foreign companie

By Zoila Palma: US and Iranian forces are searching for a missing American crew member after a US warplane was shot down in southern Iran, BBC reports.

By Zoila Palma: Residents of Benque Viejo del Carmen have once again come together to preserve a cherished Easter tradition, transforming the town’s streets into vibrant displays of faith and artistry through intricately

By Breaking Belize News Staff: The National Meteorological Service forecasts mostly sunny skies today and partly cloudy skies tonight. Showers will be isolated as relatively dry conditions prevail.

By Aaron Humes: The National Football League’s (NFL) Tampa Bay Buccaneers have re-signed Belizean-born defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches to a one-year deal, a source confirmed Friday to ESPN, first reported by the Tam

By Breaking Belize News Staff: A Belizean man is in police custody in Chetumal after authorities say a police dog named Max helped uncover four large boxes of suspected marijuana during patrols in the Zona de Granjas are

By Breaking Belize News Staff: A Belizean man is in police custody in Chetumal after authorities say a police dog named Max helped uncover four large boxes of suspected marijuana during patrols in the Zona de Granjas are

By Breaking Belize News Staff: One year after losing his Mesopotamia seat, former Opposition Leader Shyne Barrow is speaking out, describing the defeat as the result of fraud and political betrayal.

By Breaking Belize News Staff: The two men charged in the 2021 killing of 69-year-old Crooked Tree resident Geoffrey Gilbert Crawford found themselves before the lower court together on Wednesday, though their cases now

By Breaking Belize News Staff: A 55-year-old Belize City man who says he works as a maintenance employee for Divine Mercy Church was fined on Thursday after pleading guilty to possession of an article with a blade in a p

By Breaking Belize News Staff: A 33-year-old Belize City vendor and handyman was remanded to the Belize Central Prison on Holy Thursday after being arraigned on a charge of aggravated assault with a knife against his com

By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): The official website of the National Institute of Culture and History (NICH) in Belize appears to have been compromised, with visitors reporting unusual content displayed on the platfo

By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): The Department of the Environment (DOE) has confirmed that it is aware of an incident that occurred on April 1, 2026, near Mile 60 on the George Price Highway between 10:30 p.m.

By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): A 50-year-old man has been remanded to prison after appearing in court to face charges of rape and sexual assault involving a 12-year-old girl.

By Breaking Belize News Staff: The National Meteorological Service forecasts sunny skies with some cloudy spells and partly cloudy skies tonight.

By Horace Palacio: Belize has a serious problem that nobody wants to talk about. We are trying to develop like a first world country, but we are operating like we already made it.

By Breaking Belize News Staff: A 41-year-old Sarteneja fisherman will be spending Easter behind bars after being sentenced to three months in prison for stealing $145 worth of items from a Belize City resident’s verandah

By Aaron Humes: In a significant move to enhance regional trade and integration, the Cabinet has given its approval for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade to sign an important Protocol amending Article 84

By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): Orange Walk Police are currently investigating a sensitive case involving the reported rape of a 14-year-old female minor in Trial Farm Village, Orange Walk.

By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): A well-known local shop owner in Trial Farm Village has passed away following a brave battle with Stage 3 cancer.

By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): Maintenance capabilities in the capital city have been strengthened thanks to a recent contribution from Belmopan Aggregates and Hardware.

By Breaking Belize News Staff: A 50-year-old man has been remanded to the Belize Central Prison following allegations that he raped a 12-year-old girl, who is now reportedly seven weeks pregnant.

By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): An elderly duo from Guinea Grass Village is facing drug trafficking charges tonight following a police operation in the Orange Walk District.

By Zoila Palma: Banco Central de Reserva has launched a new payment system aimed at expanding financial access for informal workers, offering a free, 24/7 platform designed to improve efficiency and security in transacti

By Zoila Palma: Leader of the Opposition Tracy Panton says that the sanctions imposed on Cuba are “no longer just a matter of policy, it is a matter of life and death.” “When critically ill patients in ICU wards are deni

By Zoila Palma: Today, Taiwan Ambassador to Belize, Amino Chi made a courtesy visit to Cordel Hyde, Deputy Prime Minister of Belize.

By Breaking Belize News Staff: Operations at Belize’s western border station continued to be affected for a second consecutive day on March 31, 2026, as immigration officers staged a sickout, with 10 officers calling in

By Zoila Palma: Oil prices surged and global stock markets declined after Donald Trump renewed threats of intensified military action against Iran without outlining a clear end to the conflict.

By Zoila Palma: Iran’s two largest steel plants have been forced to shut down following multiple rounds of U.S.-Israeli air strikes, according to the companies operating the facilities.

By Zoila Palma: Have you seen Bree Arthurs? Her family is concerned about her whereabouts. Bree has not been seen or heard from for 6 days.

By Horace Palacio: There is a simple truth Belize must confront. If we want prosperity, opportunity, and growth, we must build a system that rewards production, innovation, and ownership.

By Aaron Humes: Cabinet gave its approval of proposed modifications to the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Belize Compact, including the reallocation of US$20 million of MCC funding from the Education Project to t

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By Zoila Palma: The United Nations General Assembly is marking World Autism Awareness Day today. The U.N.

Press Release On Monday, March 30, 2026, the Government’s Union Consultation Team, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Hon.

By Zoila Palma: The staff of the Ministry of Economic Transformation recently participated in a capacity-building workshop on Effective Communication Skills. The session was facilitated by the BTEC team at BELTRAIDE.

By Zoila Palma: A technical team from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has traveled to Cuba to investigate a February shootout involving Cuban soldiers and a Florida-based speedboat, according to sources familia

By Zoila Palma: The United States has lifted sanctions on Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodriguez, in a move that signals a significant shift in relations between Washington and Caracas.

Press Release The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and New Growth Industries, through the Department of Co-operatives, held an agricultural exchange program on Monday, March 30, 2026, in the Cayo District, bringing

By Zoila Palma: This week, 6 more families from the Corozal, Orange Walk, and Belize Districts celebrate with joy, thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing (MIDH).

By Aaron Humes: In a significant step towards addressing the challenges posed by climate change, the Cabinet of Belize has officially endorsed a comprehensive Water Sector Adaptation Plan aimed at bolstering the nation’s

By Aaron Humes: It was announced in the weekly Cabinet Brief on Wednesday that Cabinet gave its approval to impose a one-year moratorium on the issuance of new licenses to use the 66-foot reserve and seabed to construct

By Breaking Belize News Staff: The National Meteorological Service forecasts sunny skies with cloudy spells along with a few showers or thunderstorms continuing over the north and offshore areas this morning, then along

By Aaron Humes: Former People’s United Party (PUP) representative for Cayo West, Jorge ‘Milin’ Espat, has come forward claiming he was fired upon while inspecting his property near the Belize-Guatemala border on March 26

By Aaron Humes: With each passing day since her disappearance last Friday, the family of 28-year-old Deborah “Bree” Arthurs, a Belmopan resident, grapples with increasing despair as their hope of finding her alive has dw

By Aaron Humes: 45-year-old Andrew Wade, a veteran public officer, is on remand after being arrested for possession of controlled drugs with intent to supply.

By Breaking Belize News Staff: A 27-year-old Belize City mother who was charged after her three-year-old child was found wandering alone at night has been sentenced to three years’ probation after pleading guilty to chil

By Breaking Belize News Staff: A 46-year-old police constable from Belize City’s Northside was arraigned and remanded to the Belize Central Prison on Wednesday after being formally charged with incest involving his 14-ye

By Aaron Humes: Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) is maintaining that in relation to former employees asking for severance on the basis of the November 5, 2025 Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) ruling, they have been paid

By Aaron Humes: Former employees of Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) are lifting their voices to demand what they believe is rightfully due theirs.

By Breaking Belize News Staff: Belize’s judiciary welcomed two new magistrates on Tuesday after David Edmund and Jana Peccoo were officially sworn in at the High Court before Chief Justice Madam Louise Esther Blenman.

By Aaron Humes: The Holy Week Revival Concert, a two-day Gospel event set to bring together residents for a spiritual celebration, continues this evening at Belize City’s Digi Park.

By Breaking Belize News Staff: A Dangriga taxi operator has been granted bail after being charged in connection with an alleged $8,750 money transfer deception scheme involving promises to “clean” a man’s police record.

By Breaking Belize News Staff: Nineteen-year-old Nathan Ochoa is now free after the charges of rape and wounding against him were withdrawn in Court #1 on Tuesday morning.

By Breaking Belize News Staff: A 35-year-old Belize City man accused of robbing a 22-year-old woman at knifepoint on Antelope Street Extension has been remanded to the Belize Central Prison after the court denied him bai

By Aaron Humes: Area Representative for Toledo East, Osmond Martinez, has unveiled plans for a national monument dedicated to the late Andy Palacio, a renowned figure in Belizean culture and music.