Belize Signs Controversial Biometric Data Agreement with U.S.

BELMOPAN, Belize – Belize has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) with the United States to enhance border security through a new Biometric Data Sharing Partnership (BDSP). The agreement was signed by Belize’s Foreign Affairs Minister Francis Fonseca …

Police Monitoring 29 Active Gangs in Belize City

As the situation currently stands, the Belize Police Department is navigating as many as twenty-nine gangs in Belize City.  Minister of Home Affairs, Kareem Musa, says the proximity of these gangs are so close to each other which makes the situation …

Belize U-23 Volleyball Team Competing in NORCECA Tournament

Belize’s Under-23 male volleyball team is in Guatemala this week for the U-23 Pan American Cup, hosted by the North, Central America and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation (NORCECA). The team is participating in Group B of the tournament and will be going …

NBA Star Fred VanVleet Vacations in Belize!

Houston Rockets’ starting point guard and newly elected President of the National Basketball Players Association, Fred VanVleet, has been spotted enjoying some well-deserved downtime in beautiful Belize. Known for his sharp skills on the court, VanVleet is …

Government Approves $1.1M Boost for University of Belize

After a series of meetings last week, the government has approved an additional one point one million dollars for the University of Belize (UB).  The additional funding will bring the government’s annual subvention from seven point six million to eight …

Taxi Driver Fined for Threatening Police Officer in Belize City

Crime July 28, 2025 No Comment 55 A 60-year-old Belize City taxi operator has been convicted of using threatening words and boisterous behavior towards a police officer. Alvaro Avilez, of Ebony Street, pleaded guilty to the charges. He was fined $210, …

Three Medical Schools in Belize Blacklisted by India’s Medical Commission

India’s National Medical Commission (NMC) has blacklisted four foreign medical colleges, and three of them are in Belize. Last week, the NMC issued an advisory, warning students against attending Central American Health and Sciences University (CAHSU); the …

UNODC In Belize To Talk About Trafficking In Firearms

Belize's Women Rule Regional Volleyball

AMERICAS: Belize Port Authority hosting online focus groups to discuss GHG reduction National Action Plan

Details Written by Ian Taylor Published: 28 July 2025 The Belize Port Authority (BPA) will be hosting a series of online focus group sessions today and tomorrow (28-29 July) to gather feedback on the draft strategies proposed under the National Action Plan …