Beach Weekly S15E7: The loss of The Nugget, sports highlights & more

statement by the CSULB Beach Shops on Sept. 29. Following the two-week closure after the recent power outage, many students were looking forward to basking in The Nugget. Coming to the end of September, we’ve seen our Long Beach State athletes...

Belize fraudster sentenced to 8 years in US prison for real estate scam

Andris Pukke, also known by the aliases “Marc Romeo” and “Andy Storm,” was sentenced to eight years in prison last month by U.S. District Judge J. Paul Oetken for orchestrating a massive real estate fraud in Belize, defrauding hundreds of...

Belize now reachable in one day from the UK and Europe

Views: 206 Views: 210 Posted: Sunday, October 5, 2025. 7:07 am CST. By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): Getting to Belize from Europe is about to become much easier. Air Canada has announced a new flight connecting Montréal-Trudeau International...

Four CARICOM Countries Implement Free Traveling

Flag of CARICOM. Photo: National Today October 13, 2025 Hour: 2:18 pm The measure was agreed upon by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of State during their 49th Ordinary Meeting on July 6, and responds to the need to advance regional...

Belize Birding festival takes flight in Punta Gorda

Views: 27 Views: 28 Posted: Saturday, October 4, 2025. 2:29 pm CST. By Zoila Palma: The Belize Birding Festival is underway at the Punta Gorda Sporting Complex, celebrating the country’s rich birdlife and natural beauty. The annual event brings...

Hurricane Melissa’s message of urgency

By this morning, it will be known whether Hurricane Melissa made the sharp northward turn forecasted. If so, the system would be barrelling through Jamaica. Yesterday, global weather forecasting service, AccuWeather, ominously predicted: “A dire...

Belizean transmigrante loses life in tragic accident in Mexico

Views: 2,329 Views: 2,351 Posted: Saturday, October 4, 2025. 3:46 pm CST. By Breaking Belize News Staff: A Belizean transmigrante lost his life this morning in a tragic traffic accident along a slippery stretch of highway near Acayucan, Mexico....

Reclaiming the Belizean mind abroad

By Nuri Muhammad BELIZE CITY, Mon. Oct. 5, 2025 This is not just another policy debate. This is a defining conversation about who we are and who we intend to become as a nation. It will decide how Belize uses its greatest natural resource over the...

San Pedro Police Boost Patrols to Prevent Crime Spillover from Belize City

The San Pedro Police Department is stepping up efforts to prevent the recent spike in crime in Belize City from reaching the island. Authorities are implementing proactive strategies and collaborating with other security forces to ensure the...

Wolfe’s Woofer by Melody S. Wolfe – Sure Cure

Glenn and I were having coffee at Holiday Hotel one morning, meeting with a contractor from Corozal named Jose. We were going over plans for our upcoming project when Glenn mentioned he’d reached out to another contractor to borrow an extra...

Hurricane Melissa to Hit Jamaica Today: Flight, Cruise & Waiver Updates

Hurricane Melissa, the latest and most powerful storm of the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane season, is on track to hit Jamaica on Monday as a Category 5 storm. As of 5 a.m. EST on Tuesday morning, the center of Melissa was in the northwestern Caribbean...

The economic moves that could make life cheaper in Belize

Belize Electricity Limited investigating nationwide power outage October 11, 2025 Views: 0 Views: 0 Posted: Saturday, October 11, 2025. 3:49 pm CST. By Horace Palacio: Belizeans are feeling the squeeze like never before. From the grocery store to...

Belize to Launch National Brand to Boost Global Recognition

Belize will now soon be identified by its unique brand to be featured on the global stage. It’s an image and a slogan that will represent Belize’s Strategic Position in Global Affairs by promoting tourism, trade, and investment, while presenting a...

Belize Maintains Tier 2 Status in U.S. Trafficking Report

Belize has kept its Tier Two ranking in the U.S. State Department’s 2025 Trafficking in Persons Report. The report warns that while the government is making progress, serious gaps remain. In some cases, officials failed to report or convict...

Premier League of Belize: Wagiya–Belmopan FC match suspended after fixture dispute

Views: 0 Views: 0 Posted: Saturday, October 11, 2025. 11:35 am CST. Photo Credit: Wagiya SC By Rubén Morales Iglesias: The highly anticipated Week 10 clash between Wagiya SC and Belmopan FC has been suspended following a breakdown in agreement...

The 10 Most Valuable Vacation Destinations for Retirees in 2026

Planning an amazing vacation without wanting to break the bank doesn’t mean sacrificing convenience, comfort, or your sense of adventure, especially if you’re retired and seeking the best vacation getaways. In 2026, if the US dollar remains strong...

Marriott Bonvoy Outdoor Platform Connects Travellers to the World’s Greatest Adventures

Nothing compares to an adventure in the wild, yet all outdoor travelers know that finding new places to go and preparing for the experience is never easy. Whether it’s destination inspiration, choosing where to stay, or planning what to do, the...

Diplomatic friendship celebrated as Belize honors Taiwan’s National Day

Views: 51 Views: 47 Posted: Saturday, October 11, 2025. 6:44 am CST. By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): The Taiwanese Embassy in Belize was alive with celebration this past week as officials, dignitaries, and invited guests gathered to mark...

Tips For Traveling Through Mexico With Safety And Ease

Tips For Traveling Through Mexico With Safety And Ease posted (October 10, 2025) But, the truth is, these events are anomalies. There are hundreds of Belizeans on Mexican highways everyday - and their trips pass without any adverse events. And for...

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...