Department of the Environment provides update on Fish Kill in the Belize River Valley area

INVESTIGATION INTO THE FISH KILL IN THE BELIZE RIVER VALLEY AREA Belmopan, Belize. August 7, 2026: The public is hereby informed that, as part of the ongoing investigation into the fish kill in the Belize River Valley area, the Department of the …

Belize City March Stands in Solidarity With Child Sexual Abuse Survivors

A solidarity march was held in Belize City today ahead of August 9, Child and Adolescent Sexual Violence Day. The initiative was inspired by Breeze of Hope, a Bolivia-based organization that has been promoting awareness and solidarity actions across the …

Belize City and TASA Eye Partnership to Boost Climate Resilience

The Belize City Council is preparing to strengthen its partnership with the Turneffe Atoll Sustainability Association, or TASA, to support marine conservation and improve the city’s resilience to hurricanes and climate change.  Yesterday, Mayor Bernard …

Belize City Man Fined $1,500 for Assault After Motorcycle Collision

Crime August 7, 2026 No Comment 73 A Belize City man has been fined more than fifteen hundred dollars after admitting that he assaulted another motorcyclist following a traffic collision.  Twenty-two-year-old Keiron Garbutt appeared in the Belize City …

Santander responds to Belize River fish kill, says factory does not routinely discharge process water into river

By Breaking Belize News Staff: The Santander Sugar Group (SSG) has issued a statement amid concerns over the recent loss of aquatic life in the Belize River Valley, saying it is cooperating fully with an ongoing investigation by the Department of the …

Travelers to Pay New Aviation Security Fee at Belize’s Municipal Airports

Flying between Belize’s municipal airports will soon cost a little more. – The Government of Belize has approved a BZ$10 aviation security fee that will be charged to every departing passenger using the country’s municipal airports. According to this week’ …

Minister of Agriculture visits farmers in the Belize District

By Zoila Palma: On August 6, 2026, Hon. Rodwell Ferguson, Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and New Growth Industries, visited several farming operations and met with farmers and stakeholders across the Belize District. During the visit, Hon. Rodwell …

Belize Forest Department invites public to Climate Week

By Zoila Palma:  The Forest Department invites the general public to Climate Week under the theme “The Orange Economy and Technology”. The event will be held at the Punta Gorda Sporting Complex on August 23, 2026 from 1:30pm to 5pm. The discussion will …

Belize Bank ties up with Backbase for AI-native platform

Belize Bank Limited (BBL) has agreed a six-year alliance with Backbase to introduce an AI-native banking operating system. The project will cover both retail and business banking and is intended to reshape the bank’s digital operations in Belize. Access …

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