President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, will make a State Visit to Belize from February 1 to 3, 2026. The visit is expected to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties between the two CARICOM member states. During his stay, President Ali will
Travellers at Belize’s airports will now pass through fingerprint and facial scanners supplied by the United States. Belize, in partnership with the United States, officially launched a high-tech Biometric Data Sharing Programme aimed at securing the country’s borders and improving migration management. The programme introduces advanced biometric
A late-night motorcycle crash on the Philip Goldson Highway in Belize City claimed the life of Police Constable Edwardo Cus on Sunday. The crash happened shortly after 8 p.m., and Cus was thrown from his motorcycle, suffering fatal injuries. Video footage from the scene shows Cus lying
A deadly three-week crackdown on anti-government protests in Iran has killed hundreds and pushed the country to the brink. Tehran is now warning it is “prepared for war” even as US talks are floated. CNN has reported that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed that a
Venezuela’s government announced on Thursday that 116 prisoners had been released “in the past few hours”, according to the Penitentiary Services Ministry. However, the human rights organisation Foro Penal, which monitors political detentions in Venezuela, disputed the claim, saying earlier that only 41 people had actually
Central TV & Internet Ltd. has withdrawn from the negotiation table with Belize Telemedia Limited’s proposed telecommunications consolidation. In a letter to BTL Chairman Markhelm Lizarraga, it stated that it has pulled out of discussions to be acquired by the state-owned company and cited reputational concerns
Centaur Communications Corp. Ltd. has formally withdrawn from negotiations for the proposed acquisition of the Centaur Group of Companies by Belize Telemedia Limited, citing broader external, political, and reputational concerns that emerged during the process. In a letter dated January 11, 2026, addressed to BTL Chairman
South Africa has opened its waters to naval forces from China, Russia and Iran, which has triggered concern at a time of strained US relations. Warships from the three countries began a week-long joint naval exercise off the coast of Cape Town on Saturday, reported Reuters.
Police are investigating an armed robbery at a 24/7 gas station in Orange Walk town after two female pump attendants were held at gunpoint on Friday afternoon. Surveillance footage shows a black scooter with two masked men approaching the pump area. One of the suspects pulled
A house fire broke out in Ambergris Caye on Friday night. The fire damaged a home located near the lagoon on the west side of the island. No injuries were reported. Reports are that the homeowner was on the island at the time of the incident.
