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By Breaking Belize News Staff: Police have officially confirmed the identities of four persons murdered in Friday morning’s deadly shooting along the Coastal Plain Highway, including a 16-year-old boy, as new information obtained by Breaking Belize News raises
By Zoila Palma: Belize has joined Madagascar and 14 other countries in pledging to strengthen women’s leadership in marine conservation and blue economy development through the Women Ocean Guardians Initiative. The commitment was announced at the United Nation
By Zoila Palma: Belize City Mayor Bernard Wagner has called for greater authority, financial resources, and climate resilience for local governments while representing Belize at the Wilton Park Dialogue on Sustainable Urbanisation in Georgetown, Guyana. The ev
By Zoila Palma: A close ally of Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro is blaming ChatGPT for language in a now-deleted social media letter in which the right-wing politician described himself as Brazil’s rightful “president-elect.” The explanation came after Bols
By Zoila Palma: On October 29, 2026, the Government of Belize, through the Ministry of Economic Transformation, participated in the regional workshops on the 2026–2027 El Niño phenomenon, held under the Regional Action Plan promoted by the General Secretariat
By Zoila Palma: Mayor Grecia Quiroz of Uruapan, Mexico, is living under heavy security nearly a year after her partner, former mayor Carlos Alberto Manzo, was gunned down during Day of the Dead celebrations. Quiroz is now escorted by approximately 60 federally
By Zoila Palma: The Government of Belize has announced the official schedule of public and bank holidays for 2027. The schedule was issued in Belmopan in accordance with the Holidays Act, Chapter 289 of the Laws of Belize. The year will begin with New Year’s D
By Zoila Palma: Miguel Guerra, Member of Parliament for Cayo West, represented the National Assembly of Belize at the 17th Meeting of the Inter-Parliamentary Commission on Citizen Security and Administration of Justice (CISCAJ), held on Thursday, October 29, 2
By Breaking Belize News Staff: At least three people are reportedly dead following a shooting incident along the Coastal Plain Highway on Friday morning, October 30, with one of the victims identified as Lloyd Leslie Jr. According to preliminary reports, the i
By Zoila Palma: Police are investigating a triple murder that occurred this morning on the Coastal Road. According to reports, 3 persons traveling in a red SUV were shot and killed. Authorities have blocked off that part of the highway and are processing the s
By Zoila Palma: On October 19, 2026, Foreign Minister Francis Fonseca met with Rafael Manzanero, Executive Director of Friends for Conservation and Development (FCD), to discuss matters pertaining to the work of FCD in the Chiquibul National Park and other mat
By Zoila Palma: The CARILEC Resilient/Renewable Energy Community (CAREC) Conference and Exhibition 2026 has officially opened in Nassau, The Bahamas, bringing together leaders, policymakers, regulators, development partners and energy-sector professionals from
By Zoila Palma: The Belize Police Department has issued a wanted poster for Belize City resident Brian David Requena. He is wanted for questioning in a Police investigation. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 922, use
By Zoila Palma: The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) has announced new seasonal air service connecting Frankfurt, Germany, to Belize City, beginning December 16, 2027. The service, operated by Discover Airlines, is expected to establish a new gateway for travelers f
By Zoila Palma: Today, the Institute of Archeology informed that due to rising river levels, the Barton Creek Archaeological Reserve is CLOSED for visitations. The Xunantunich Archaeological Reserve will operate with pedestrian crossing only at the ferry. All
By Zoila Palma: Belizean grammy award winning artist Shyne Barrow continues to receive recognition from some of the biggest names in the music industry, further solidifying his place among the influential figures in hip-hop. His latest appearance alongside Gra
By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): Prime Minister John Briceño says Belize’s reliance on imported energy leaves households, businesses and public finances vulnerable to events beyond the country’s control. Speaking at the Caribbean Ministerial Meeting on the
By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): Belize is preparing to welcome a new international airline connection from Europe, with Discover Airlines announcing seasonal flights between Frankfurt, Germany, and Belize City beginning December 16, 2027. The Belize Touris