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More than 20, 000 students participate in Belize's first-ever simultaneous nationwide assessment
20+ hour, 52+ min ago (210+ words) By Zoila Palma:" The Ministry of Education, Culture, Science, and Technology (Mo ECST) says that more than 20, 000 students from Standards 1, 4, and 6 across 287 primary schools participated in Belize's first-ever simultaneous nationwide assessment. The Ministry says that the assessment, which covered Language…...
Quick police response leads to capture of 2 thieves in Cristo Rey, Cayo
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (103+ words) Belize News and Opinion on www. breakingbelizenews. com Quick police response leads to capture of 2 thieves in Cristo Rey, Cayo By Zoila Palma: This morning, the Cristo Rey Village Council informed of a home invasion near the Leeche's farm in…...
Belize represented at 56th annual meeting of the Caribbean Development Bank
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (168+ words) By Zoila Palma:" Belize is being represented at the 56th annual meeting of the Caribbean Development Bank in The Bahamas. The delegation is led by Osmond Martinez, Minister of State in the Ministry of Economic Transformation. He is accompanied by Carlos…...
Dangriga teen shot entering known 'hot zone"
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (139+ words) Dangriga teen shot entering known "hot zone" Belize News and Opinion on www. breakingbelizenews. com Dangriga teen shot entering known "hot zone" By Breaking Belize News Staff: Police are investigating a shooting in Dangriga Town that left 19-year-old Jahson Marin…...
Lumber yards and cabinet shops at risk of closure as hardwood shortage deepens under Logging Moratorium
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (181+ words) By Breaking Belize News Staff:" Belize's logging sector is facing increasing pressure following the implementation of a five-year moratorium on the issuance of Short-Term Forest Licences and Petty Permits for harvesting trees on national lands, a policy introduced by the…...
International News: Messi set for 6th World Cup as Argentina names 2026 squad
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (331+ words) Belize News and Opinion on www. breakingbelizenews. com International News: Messi set for 6th World Cup as Argentina names 2026 squad By Zoila Palma: Global football icon Lionel Messi will represent Argentina at a 6th World Cup after being named captain of the…...
Belize Coast Guard catches three foreign nationals illegally fishing at Gladden Spit using drone technology in Friday night operation
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (249+ words) By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): Three foreign nationals were intercepted and detained on Friday night after being caught engaging in illegal fishing activities near Gladden Spit in Belize's southern waters. The arrests were made during a joint maritime enforcement…...
Ministry of Health and Wellness advises travelers of heightened health vigilance in response to Ebola outbreak in Africa
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (187+ words) By Zoila Palma:" On May 29, 2026, the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) issued a statement advising the public and travelers at all ports of entry that Belize is initiating heightened public health vigilance in response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak…...
Prime Minister defends cabinet's decision on 6-month high-rise buildings moratorium
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (378+ words) Belize News and Opinion on www. breakingbelizenews. com Prime Minister defends cabinet's decision on 6-month high-rise buildings moratorium By Zoila Palma: During cabinet's meeting on May 19, 2026, cabinet approved the implementation of a temporary six-month moratorium on the approval and construction…...
Cabinet receives update on CARICOM Development Fund projects
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (117+ words) Belize News and Opinion on www. breakingbelizenews. com Cabinet receives update on CARICOM Development Fund projects By Zoila Palma: Cabinet, during its meeting on May 26, 2026, welcomed an update on Belize's project submissions under the CARICOM Development Fund. The projects represent…...