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26/09/2025

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26/09/2025

Belize’s economy grew modestly in the second quarter of 2025, expanding by 0.8 percent to $1.375 billion; however, gains in agriculture and manufacturing masked contractions in trade, tourism, and government spending.

Belize’s economy grew modestly in the second quarter of 2025, expanding by 0.8 percent to $1.375 billion; however, gains in agriculture and manufacturing masked contractions in trade, tourism, and government spending.According to the Statistical Institute of Belize, growth was driven by a resurgen...

26/09/2025

Jimmy Kimmel’s return to ABC after his abrupt suspension underscores both the resilience and fragility of free expression in modern democracies. While his first show back drew nearly 6.3 million television viewers and tens of millions more online, many Americans in cities like Washington, Seattle, and St. Louis could not watch at all. Major affiliate groups such as Nexstar and Sinclair—together controlling a quarter of ABC’s stations—chose to keep him off the air, citing the need to “evaluate” his content.

Jimmy Kimmel’s return to ABC after his abrupt suspension underscores both the resilience and fragility of free expression in modern democracies. While his first show back drew nearly 6.3 million television viewers and tens of millions more online, many Americans in cities like Washington, Seattle,...

26/09/2025

Belizeans faced higher costs for food, home rentals, and liquefied petroleum gas in August; however, falling fuel prices helped contain overall inflation to 0.8 percent compared to last year.

Belizeans faced higher costs for food, home rentals, and liquefied petroleum gas in August; however, falling fuel prices helped contain overall inflation to 0.8 percent compared to last year. The Statistical Institute of Belize reported that the Consumer Price Index stood at 120.7 in August 2025, up...

26/09/2025

The Belize Police Department has issued a new directive reminding officers that they must follow the chain of command when working with outside agencies during investigations.

The Belize Police Department has issued a new directive reminding officers that they must follow the chain of command when working with outside agencies during investigations. The memo, dated September 25, 2025, and signed by the Commissioner of Police, makes it clear that no officer is allowed to d...

26/09/2025

Belize’s export earnings for August 2025 showed little movement overall, with the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) reporting that the only major commodity to register a notable increase was marine products.

Belize’s export earnings for August 2025 showed little movement overall, with the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) reporting that the only major commodity to register a notable increase was marine products.According to the SIB, revenue from marine exports climbed by $1.3 million, rising from ...

24/09/2025

For decades, applying for a “police record” meant standing in long lines at police stations across the country. The document, officially known as a record of conduct, is a standard requirement for job applications, scholarships, professional licenses, and even some travel processes. But for many, especially those in rural communities, the process was time-consuming, costly, and inconvenient.

For decades, applying for a “police record” meant standing in long lines at police stations across the country. The document, officially known as a record of conduct, is a standard requirement for job applications, scholarships, professional licenses, and even some travel processes. But for many...

24/09/2025

Concerns have surfaced following the recent Legacy of Champions International Fishing Tournament in Roatán, Honduras, with some Belizean participants alleging irregular fees charged during the departure and return of vessels.

Concerns have surfaced following the recent Legacy of Champions International Fishing Tournament in Roatán, Honduras, with some Belizean participants alleging irregular fees charged during the departure and return of vessels.One participant, Jorge Aldana, claimed in a televised interview that multi...

24/09/2025

The Institute of Archaeology (NICH) has announced the temporary closure of the Nohoch Che’en Archaeological Reserve after elevated river conditions made the area unsafe for visitors.

The Institute of Archaeology (NICH) has announced the temporary closure of the Nohoch Che’en Archaeological Reserve after elevated river conditions made the area unsafe for visitors.The advisory, issued early Wednesday morning, September 24, 2025, cautions tour operators and guides to exercise ext...

19/09/2025

Belize has received strong backing from both CARICOM and the Commonwealth after reports that Guatemalan forces illegally entered Belizean territory, hoisted their flag, and obstructed navigation on the Sarstoon River; however, both organizations urged restraint and dialogue.

Belize has received strong backing from both CARICOM and the Commonwealth after reports that Guatemalan forces illegally entered Belizean territory, hoisted their flag, and obstructed navigation on the Sarstoon River; however, both organizations urged restraint and dialogue.Between September 10 and....

19/09/2025

The Office of the Ombudsman has submitted its 2024 Annual Report to the National Assembly, detailing hundreds of complaints lodged against government departments and public authorities; however, the report also underscores systemic failures, including weak oversight during states of emergency and neglect of mental health care in the Belize Coast Guard.

The Office of the Ombudsman has submitted its 2024 Annual Report to the National Assembly, detailing hundreds of complaints lodged against government departments and public authorities; however, the report also underscores systemic failures, including weak oversight during states of emergency and ne...