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16/10/2025

Belize navigates challenging registration process ahead of Central American Games

Belize Head of Mission Herman Pastor and administrative assistant Jessel Lauriano spent Tuesday, alongside representatives from other Central American countries, registering their respective teams ahead of the 12th Central American Games, which got underway on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, in Guatema

16/10/2025

Seasoned burglar caught in the act on camera so he stole the camera but not the DVR with the footage; Easily identified and convicted, sentenced to 3 years

By Breaking Belize News Staff: A repeat offender will be spending his 35th birthday behind bars after pleading guilty to burglary for breaking into a Ladyville business and stealing a $200 security camera—one that had recorded his every move. Thirty-four-year-old Shawn Cook was sentenced to 3½ ye

16/10/2025

Belize to compete in 16 disciplines at 12th Central American Games

Cycling will one of the 16 disciplines Belize will compete in at the 12th Central American Games in Guatenala. Derrick Chavarria with the Central American Games torch on September 13 on occasion of the visit of the Games' torch and mascot Balami. Photo Credit: Belize Olympic and Commonwealth Games A

15/10/2025

Should Belize privatize its utilities or keep them public? The data speaks

By Horace Palacio: Electricity, water, and communication are not luxuries. They are the backbone of daily life and economic progress. Yet, one of the oldest debates in public policy continues to divide economists and citizens alike, who runs these services better, the government or private companies

15/10/2025

Should Belize privatize its utilities or keep them public? The data speaks
https://www.breakingbelizenews.com/2025/10/15/should-belize-privatize-its-utilities-or-keep-them-public-the-data-speaks/

15/10/2025

Belize Participates in the 20th ILO American Regional Meeting in Punta Cana

Press Release The Government of Belize joined delegates from across the Americas at the 20th American Regional Meeting (AmRM) of the International Labour Organization (ILO), held from October 1-3, 2025, under the theme Advancing Decent Work, Social Justice, and Inclusive Development. Belize’s de

15/10/2025

Convicted killers of businessman Oscar Rosado Sr. appeal conviction; Son pleads for judges to uphold conviction: 'My dad is dead—at least they have life'

By Breaking Belize News Staff: Two men convicted in the brutal 2013 murder of 70-year-old businessman Oscar Rosado Sr. returned to court today, hoping to have their convictions and sentences overturned. The pair—Brandon Hughes and Jose Gomez—were found guilty in December 2022 of killing the well...

15/10/2025

Rural women rising: Building resilient futures

By Zoila Palma: Today, October 15, the world marks the International Day of Rural Women under the theme “Rural Women Rising – Shaping Resilient Futures with Beijing+30.” The day highlights the vital role rural women play in food production, environmental stewardship, and community development,...

15/10/2025

El Cayo Festival set for November 1–2 along banks of Macal River

By Zoila Palma: Cayo District is gearing up for the biggest festival of the year as the El Cayo Festival takes over San Ignacio and Santa Elena on November 1st and 2nd, 2025. Celebrating the rich culture and traditions of Belize, the two-day event promises a vibrant mix of music, food, sports, a

15/10/2025

Shemar Faber succumbs to injuries from March shooting a week after mother's killing

By Aaron Humes: 18-year-old Shemar Faber has passed on after a seven-month battle for life. Faber died Tuesday morning while hospitalized, per Belize News Network. He was one of four men shot in a drive-by incident on March 9 on the Philip Goldson Highway. Faber was inside a vehicle with Ronlee

15/10/2025

Public memorial underway for Kenneth Flowers aka 'Big Tom'

By Aaron Humes: A memorial service is being held this afternoon for Kenneth Flowers, also known as "Big Tom." After a procession, the body is lying in state at the family home and thereafter will be laid to rest. Flowers was shot and killed on October 6 while driving in Belize City; the suspec

15/10/2025

International News: U.S. revokes Visas over comments on Charlie Kirk’s death

By Zoila Palma: The Trump administration has revoked the visas of at least 6 foreign nationals for public comments celebrating the murder of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk. The State Department, in a post on X, said, “The United States has no obligation to host foreigners who wish death on A