Major Herman Gilbert Swazo (Ret’d) prepares to conclude his tenure as Ombudsman on December 31, 2025. Swazo says he was surprised to learn his contract would not be renewed. In a letter dated December 24, 2025, Cabinet Secretary Stuart Leslie expressed appreciation to Swazo as his three
The Institute of Archeology is issuing a stern reminder to the public following recent reports of graffiti at the Xunantunich archeological site, warning that such acts cause permanent damage to Belize’s cultural heritage and carry serious legal consequences. Authorities say several archeological sites across the country
A family of ten is appealing for public assistance after a devastating house fire early this morning destroyed their home and all of their belongings in Guinea Grass Village, Orange Walk. The fire broke out around six a.m. when twenty-five-year-old Jose Mejia woke to the smell
The Calcutta Village Council is condemning an act of vandalism after the community’s Christmas tree was deliberately damaged in the early hours of this morning. According to the council, the incident occurred between three a.m. and three forty five a.m. The Christmas tree, which had been
One week after forty-one-year-old Linden Kelly died from injuries sustained in a machete attack in Dangriga Town, his family is appealing to police for swift justice as concerns over safety grow in the community. According to police, Kelly was attacked by two men during a confrontation
2025 was a year Belize will not soon forget. A year of heartbreak and hope, of crime and courage, of political shifts, public outrage, cultural pride, and national reflection. From shocking murders and courtroom drama to historic appointments, protests, discoveries, and defining government decisions these
Belize has produced many leaders through discipline, service, and perseverance. Few stories, however, capture that journey as completely as that of Alfonso Magaña, a former elite Belize Defence Force officer who transitioned from military leadership into founding one of Belize’s fastest-growing luxury real estate companies. Magaña’s
A new U.S. law is about to hit home for Belizeans who depend on money sent from relatives abroad. Beginning Friday, January 1, a one-per-cent tax will be applied to certain remittances leaving the United States, including transfers to Belize. The measure is part of President
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]China staged large-scale military exercises around Taiwan, mobilizing army, navy, air, and rocket units in a show of force following a major U.S. arms deal with Taipei. Dubbed “Justice Mission-2025,” the two-day drills included live-fire exercises and rocket launches, some landing closer to Taiwan
Belizeans will begin paying higher electricity rates in January 2026, after the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) approved the initial power rate increase requested by Belize Electricity Limited(BEL). BEL has agreed to implement the increase but warns it may not be enough to keep the country’s
