Belize Appeal Court Judge Called Up To CCJ

Guyanese jurist Arif Bulkan has been a judge of Belize's Court of Appeal since 2022, and now he's moving on up to the big time. It was announced today that Justice Bulkan has been selected by the Regional Judicial and Legal Services Commission to …

Belize, Mexico and Guatemala Sign Landmark Maya Forest Protection Pact

As we have been reporting last week, there was a major diplomatic gathering, Prime Minister John Briceño met with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo in Calakmul, Mexico.  Friday’s high-level trilateral meeting …

Belize UNIA Marks Marcus Garvey’s Birthday With Weekend Celebration

The Belize Chapter of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) held a celebration in Belize City over the weekend to mark the birthday of its founder, renowned Jamaican political activist Marcus Garvey. On Sunday, the UNIA held an open day on …

Belize Hosts Regional Workshop on Population Projections

Belize is hosting a four-day workshop this week focused on population estimates and projections. The event brings together representatives from across the Caribbean, including over 15 staff members from the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB), for highly …

Ministry of Health confirms first human infected with the new world screwworm in Belize 

A 21-year-old farmer is the first human to be diagnosed with the New World Screwworm in Belize.  The diagnosis was confirmed on Friday, August 15 after the larvae was extracted from the patient and sent to the BAHA lab for analysis. This new development …

Beach Volleyball Tournament Finals Draw Record Participation in Belize City

The finals for the fourth annual Beach Volleyball Tournament were held yesterday at the Digi Park in Belize City. The tournament, hosted by the Belize Volleyball Association (BVA), kicked off on Saturday with a record 25 teams competing in this year’s …

Belize City Man Wanted After Pulling Gun on Girlfriend and Police Officer

A domestic dispute turned violent has prompted a manhunt for a Belize City resident. 22-year-old Dwayne Tillett.  Police have been on the lookout for Tillett since the weekend for a case of aggravated assault with a firearm. The entire ordeal unfolded in …

MoHW Confirms First Human Case of New World Screwworm in Belize

Press Release, Belmopan, August 18, 2025. The Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) informs the public that the first confirmed human case of New World Screwworm (NWS) since its re-emergence in Belize in December 2024 has been detected. The patient, a 21- …

Belize Holds Bilateral With Guatemala's Minister Of Finance

Belize Presents First-Ever National Parenting Policy with UNICEF and NCFC Support

The Ministry of Human Development, Family Support, and Gender Affairs (MHDFSGA), in partnership with UNICEF and the National Committee for Families and Children (NCFC), has launched a national initiative to strengthen parenting support across Belize. The …