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BELIZE-HEALTH-Hospital appeals to Belizeans to curb interpersonal violence and protect safety

Belize Hawk Watch Launches 13th Annual Migratory Raptor Count in Toledo
Members of the Belize Hawk Watch gathered for the 13th Season of the Annual Belize Bird Conservancy Hawk Watch in Cattle Landing Village in the Toledo District. For more on these Migratory Raptors, we join our senior Toledo Correspondent Paul...
US Human Trafficking Report Keeps Belize at Tier 2
The annual Trafficking in Persons Report for Belize has been issued by theUs State of Department - and - once again - they aren't terribly impressed. The report keeps Belize in the tier 2 classification and says, quote, "The Government of Belize...

DFC Rebranded as Development Bank of Belize to Boost National Impact
Belize bids farewell to the 62-year old Development Finance Corporation and welcomes the Development Bank of Belize (DBB). In a press release from Cabinet dated October 2, “Cabinet gave its approval for the renaming and rebranding of the (DFC) to...

Belize Men’s National Team begin camp ahead of CONCACAF Friendly Series
Views: 17 Views: 17 Posted: Thursday, October 2, 2025. 6:20 pm CST. Angelo Cappello, who plays in England, was recalled to the Belize National Men’s Team for the Concacaf Friendly Series. Photo Credit: FFB By Rubén Morales Iglesias: 🇧🇿 The...

Belize represented at 62nd Directing Council of the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization
Views: 42 Views: 41 Posted: Thursday, October 2, 2025. 1:33 pm CST. By Zoila Palma: Minister of Health and Wellness Kevin Emmanuel Bernard and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Julio Sabido, are representing Belize at the 62nd Directing Council of the...

Belize participates in Caribbean Tourism Industry Conference
Views: 25 Views: 25 Posted: Thursday, October 2, 2025. 2:19 pm CST. By Zoila Palma: Belize is being represented at the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s State of the Tourism Industry Conference, taking place from September 30 to October 3 in...

Belize fall 0–3 to Costa Rica in UNCAF U16 Tournament opener
Views: 0 Views: 0 Posted: Thursday, October 2, 2025. 3:33 pm CST. Photo Credit: FFB By Rubén Morales Iglesias: 🇧🇿 The U16 Belize Boys National Team (BBNT) suffered a 0–3 defeat to Costa Rica on Tuesday in their opening match of the 2025 UNCAF FIFA...

Leaked Emails Reveal 70 Drug Planes Landed in Belize
At least 70 drug planes landed in Belize between 2020 and 2021, according to leaked emails from Mexico’s defense ministry. The flights, originating from airstrips near Maracaibo, Venezuela, formed part of a cocaine pipeline moving narcotics...

Cabinet: DFC To Become Development Bank of Belize, Coye Will Stay on as Senator
The Cabinet has approved the rebranding of the Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to the Development Bank of Belize, signaling a renewed focus on national development and climate finance. The move is intended to strengthen the institution’s...

Child Awaits Surgery After Shooting in Belize City
A two-year-old child is in hospital, and one man is dead after a shooting in Majestic Alley in Belize City on Wednesday night. Police say 28-year-old Dane Gillette and others were socialising outside an apartment when a gunman opened fire....

U16 Belize Boys National Team open UNCAF FIFA Forward Tournament against Costa Rica Thursday
Views: 43 Views: 43 Posted: Thursday, October 2, 2025. 11:56 am CST. Photo Credit: FFB By Rubén Morales Iglesias: 🇧🇿 The U16 Belize Boys National Team (BBNT) begin their campaign today against Costa Rica in the 2025–2026 UNCAF FIFA Forward U16...

Belize represented at Caribbean Week of Agriculture 2025
Views: 0 Views: 0 Posted: Thursday, October 2, 2025. 9:35 am CST. By Zoila Palma: The Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA) 2025 is underway in Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, bringing together regional leaders, stakeholders, and youth to discuss...

Premier Women’s League of Belize: Sagitun GIRLZ, Napoles set for top-of-the-table clash Saturday in Independence
Views: 26 Views: 26 Posted: Thursday, October 2, 2025. 2:09 pm CST. Sagitun GIRLZ – Photo Credit: FFB By Rubén Morales Iglesias: ⚽ Defending champions Sagitun GIRLZ FC and subchampions Napoles FC meet on Saturday evening in Independence in what...

Shooting in Belize City sends two, including police officer, to hospital
Views: 203 Views: 201 Posted: Thursday, October 2, 2025. 2:43 pm CST. By Aaron Humes: On Wednesday evening a shooting incident on Police Street Extension, Belize City, just before 8:30 PM, led to injuries for two individuals. Ryan Young Jr., a...

Drive-by shooting in Pinks Alley, Belize City, leaves Dane Gillett dead and three injured, including minor
Views: 596 Views: 590 Posted: Thursday, October 2, 2025. 2:25 pm CST. By Aaron Humes: A violent incident occurred on Wednesday night, at approximately 8:25 p.m. in Pinks Alley, Belize City. Police responded to reports of shots being fired and...
BELIZE-CRIME-Opposition leader questions sincerity behind investigation into abduction of Belizean national

Belize City labourer remanded for 2.2 grams of crack
Views: 0 Views: 0 Posted: Thursday, October 2, 2025. 1:02 am CST. By Breaking Belize News Staff: A 22-year-old Belize City labourer has been remanded to prison for possession of crack cocaine with intent to supply and fined for a previous...

Belize Launches Cancer Awareness Month With Flag-Raising Ceremony
Today marks the beginning of Cancer Awareness Month, and Belize joins the rest of the world in honoring, supporting, and reflecting on the lives of those affected by the disease, living with it (brave survivors) and those we’ve lost. This...