SIB pushes new data law to modernize Belize’s statistical system

By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): The Statistical Institute of Belize held a one day session in Belize City on Tuesday to brief data producing agencies on the draft National Data and Statistical Systems Act, 2026. Senior representatives from agencies …

UDP says higher hotel tax and domestic aviation fee could make Belize too expensive

By Breaking Belize News Staff: The United Democratic Party is calling on Government to shelve a proposed increase in the hotel accommodation tax and reconsider a new $10 domestic aviation security charge, arguing that mounting costs could weaken Belize’s …

Belize and Taiwan launch $3 million boost for women and young entrepreneurs

By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): The Government of Belize and Taiwan have signed a three million US dollar agreement to help women and young people strengthen and grow their businesses. The Belize Women and Youth MSMEs Development Project was signed on …

Fort George Hotel & Spa in Belize City to open new tower

Fort George Hotel & Spa, a waterfront hotel in Belize City, is set to open its new six-storey Signature Sea View Tower. The opening will add 66 new guest rooms and suites, including two Signature Sea View penthouses to the hotel’s total inventory. The …

Major power outage coming Sunday for Placencia and southern Belize

By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): Belize Electricity Limited has announced a series of planned power outages affecting several districts this week and into the weekend. On Thursday, August 27, power will be off from 8am to 4:30pm across all areas from …

Belize Electricity Limited says major outage due to loss of power from Mexico

By Zoila Palma:  Today, the Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) issued a statement updating the public on the major power outage that affected customers across the entire country last night. At 7:28 p.m., BEL experienced an unplanned system collapse following …

Ministry of Agriculture bringing Belize’s roots back to the table

By Zoila Palma: Sweet potatoes and cassava, once staples of Belizean diets and important sources of household food security, are receiving renewed attention as the country seeks to strengthen local food production.  The Ministry of Agriculture says …

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Belize: 37-year-old woman charged over alleged sexual offences involving...

The woman accused has been identified as Sheris Shelmadine Moralez, a cook at Mile 19 located at the Philip Goldson Highway. Written by Sasha Baptiste Published 2026-08-26 08:54:02 Updated 2026-08-26 09:47:22 A 37-year-old woman from Sandhill, Belize, is …