Taiwan Marks Double Ten Day in Belize with Celebration of Friendship and Democracy

Today our Taiwanese friends in Belize celebrate their Double Ten, the 114th Anniversary of their national day. Double Ten Day is more than just a holiday for Taiwanese; it’s a celebration of their history, democracy and identity. Last night, the...

What India can learn from Maldives’ parent-to-child triple elimination of diseases

On October 13, 2025, the World Health Organization announced that the Republic of Maldives had become the first country in the world to eliminate mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV, syphilis, and Hepatitis B virus (HBV). This validation,...

Church slams Government over marijuana vote, warns of rising crime and financial risk

Views: 466 Views: 461 Posted: Wednesday, October 8, 2025. 11:29 am CST. By Belize Live News Staff: The National Evangelical Association of Belize (NEAB) has condemned the government’s decision to move forward with a referendum on marijuana...

Belize Welcomes Nonstop Flights from N.Y. & Fort Lauderdale

As Belize continues to rise as one of the most sought-after destinations in the Americas, the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) is pleased to announce expanded international airlift that makes traveling to the destination easier than ever before. Three...

What Can We Learn From Mexico’s Nonviolent Revolution Of Consciences?

Above photo: A Martin Luther King statue in Mexico City’s Lincoln Park. Wikimedia / Carlos Perez Chavez. Quietly, Martin Luther King Jr.’s commitment to Gandhian nonviolence, his effort to end poverty, and his push for a “radical revolution of...

The CSME—a slow pace toward integration or a much-needed turbo boost?

At the recently concluded 49th Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government, which took place in Jamaica this year, something remarkable happened. Four Caricom member states took the bold step to embrace full, free movement of their citizens...

Premier League of Belize: Port Layola tackle Napoles in Belize City Monday

Views: 24 Views: 24 Posted: Friday, October 10, 2025. 11:31 am CST. Photo Credit: Port Layola FC By Rubén Morales Iglesias: Port Layola and Napoles FC were originally scheduled to clash at 4:00 pm on Sunday, October 12, at the Marion Jones Sports...

Why a college degree won’t guarantee success in Belize anymore

Views: 0 Views: 0 Posted: Friday, October 10, 2025. 8:20 am CST. By Horace Palacio: In Belize and around the world, a college degree used to be the surest way to success. It meant respect, stability, and a good job. Parents told their children...

Church Voices Concern Over Caye Caulker Marijuana Referendum

The National Evangelical Association of Belize (NEAB) has expressed serious concerns over the upcoming Caye Caulker Referendum on marijuana legalization. The Church claims that the government’s planned local vote does not fulfill its earlier...

Belize’s First Cannabis Referendum: What to Expect Before You Vote

Tomorrow morning at seven, history will be made on Caye Caulker. For the first time ever, Belizeans will head to the polls to decide whether cannabis should be legalized for production and sale. This idea was shelved back in 2022, but now, three...

Four CARICOM Nations, Including Belize, Launch Full Free Movement for Citizens

The decision by Belize, Barbados, Dominica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines in implementing “Full-Free Movement” for CARICOM nationals on October 1, ahead of the other Member States, was approved by CARICOM Heads of Government during their...

Taiwan’s Formosa Melody Music Center to perform in Belize for Double Ten Celebration

Views: 0 Views: 0 Posted: Thursday, October 9, 2025. 1:48 pm CST. By Zoila Palma: In honor of the National Day of Taiwan, the Formosa Melody Music Center (FMMC) will perform in Belize on Friday, October 18, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Bliss...

Taiwan welcomes Belize’s Governor-General on official visit

Views: 0 Views: 0 Posted: Thursday, October 9, 2025. 1:45 pm CST. By Zoila Palma: Taiwan extended a warm welcome to Governor-General of Belize Dame Froyla Tzalam, who arrived at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport earlier today for her first...

Protecting Belize’s Flats Fishing Is Protecting Our Future

Views: 45 Views: 44 Posted: Thursday, October 9, 2025. 8:17 am CST. Contributed: Belize is blessed with extensive backreef flats and shallows from Sarteneja to Punta Gorda that provide ideal habitat for bonefish, permit, and tarpon – the fish...

Belize Athletic Association Hosts Workshop Promoting Leadership and Gender Equality in Sports

The United Nations reminds us that sport serves as a universal and celebratory platform to convey crucial messages and mobilize communities for leadership and gender equality. Yesterday, the Belize Athletic Association in collaboration with the...

National Strategy Aims to Safeguard Belize’s Booming Tourism Industry

Belize’s tourism industry is booming, but behind the postcard-perfect views and warm hospitality lies a growing concern, safety. As more visitors flock to our shores, the need to protect them, and the industry they fuel, has never been more...

Barbados, Belize, Dominica, And St. Vincent Sign Historic Pact Allowing Citizens To Live And Work Freely Across Borders

Colourful houses on the tropical island of Barbados in the Caribbean getty In a major step toward establishing a single economic market across the Caribbean, four nations have signed a landmark agreement creating an EU-style freedom-of-movement...

Stakeholders Unite to Strengthen Tourism Safety Measures in Belize

Some 70 stakeholders drawn from various sectors descended on the Biltmore Plus to step up tourism safety for visitors. Jahriene Sankey tell us more. Jahreine Sankey, Love Reporter: Belize kicks off a bold new chapter in tourism with the first...

Rotary Club Donates Security Equipment to YWCA Belize

The Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) is also stepping up their security with the help of the 68-year-old Rotary Club of Belize. Today the organization Dr. President, Sylvia Cattouse was on hand to present a generous donation to the Y....

International News: Argentina vs. Puerto Rico football game moved from Chicago to Florida due to immigration crackdown

Views: 45 Views: 45 Posted: Wednesday, October 8, 2025. 2:51 pm CST. By Zoila Palma: A friendly football game between Argentina and Puerto Rico, originally set to take place next week in Chicago, has been relocated to Florida due to the ongoing...