Belize Adds Rotavirus Vaccine to National Immunization Schedule

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is upgrading Belize’s National Vaccination Schedule through the introduction of a vaccine for Rotavirus. Rotavirus infects the intestines and causes symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, and severe dehydration....

Belize River Valley Villager Charged for Rape of 5 Year Old Boy

And while Guerra is pending charges, another man is on remand tonight for the rape of a child. 21-year-old, Keon Belisle - a maintenance worker from a village in the River Valley - appeared In court where he was read a single charge of raping a 5...

Belize Strengthens Intellectual Property Ties In Geneva Meeting

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Belize is being recognized on the global stage for major strides in intellectual property. Deputy Registrar Kay King represented Belize at the world Intellectual Property Organization’s recent annual meeting in Geneva. She...

Belize girls dominate Panama, 3-0, in VII AFECAVOL U-23 championships

By William Ysaguirre BELIZE CITY, Mon. July 21, 2025 The Belize National Under-23 Volleyball girls got off on the right foot towards another gold medal performance, as they dominated Panama, 3-0, in their debut of the 7th AFECAVOL Central American...

Belize Cancer Society holds Men’s Health Forum

Kim Simplis Barrow, President of Belize Cancer Society by Charles Gladden BELIZE CITY, Fri. July 18, 2025 The Belize Cancer Society hosted its second annual Men’s Health Forum on Thursday, July 17, at the Old Belize Pavilion. The event is catered...

Young Catholics converge on Rome for Pope Leo's vigil

Thousands of young Catholics began assembling Saturday for an evening prayer vigil led by Pope Leo XIV, the culmination of a week-long pilgrimage and a key event in the Jubilee holy year that is expected to draw up to a million people. The...

Pressure mounting on South Africa to end ties with Israel, expel diplomats

South African officials are under increasing pressure to cut relations with Israel and expel the regime’s diplomats, in light of the rising anger regarding its campaign of genocide through starvation in the Gaza Strip. A number of activists stated...

Countries Where Ghanaian Passport Holders Can Travel Without a Visa in August 2025

The number of visa free countries for Ghanaian passport holders have increased. The ministry of Foreign Affairs recently added five new countries to this. This is according to a report by GhanaWeb. As of 1st August, 2025, Ghanaian passport holders...

Thousands of young Catholics converge for grand Pope Leo vigil

Thousands of young Catholics began assembling Saturday for an evening prayer vigil led by Pope Leo XIV, the culmination of a week-long pilgrimage and a key event in the Jubilee holy year that is expected to draw up to a million people. The...

Up to 1 million young Catholics gather for Pope Leo vigil in Rome

ROME: Up to a million young Catholic believers are expected to gather for a night-time vigil led by Pope Leo XIV, the highlight of a week-long pilgrimage during the Jubilee holy year. The “Jubilee of Youth” has drawn thousands of young pilgrims...

MEA launches 1st tranche of project under “India UN Global Capacity Building Initiative”

New Delhi [India], August 2 (ANI): The first tranche of four projects under the aegis of "India UN Global Capacity Building Initiative" was launched on August 1 by Secretary (West) Tanmaya Lal, Ministry of External Affairs, a statement by the MEA...

Thousands of young Catholics gather in Rome for Pope Leo XIV’s youth vigil

ROME, Aug 2 — Thousands of young Catholics began assembling today for an evening prayer vigil led by Pope Leo XIV, the culmination of a week-long pilgrimage and a key event in the Jubilee holy year that is expected to draw up to a million people....

Belize Boasts Over 70 Mango Varieties, Here They Are

Belize Boasts Over 70 Mango Varieties, Here They Are posted (July 22, 2025) And, finally tonight, we have a repeat of one of our favourite stories - and it's best suited for this time of the year, mango season. But how many varieties do you know...

Pope Leo’s grand night vigil to attract up to a million young Catholics

Nearly a million young Catholic believers are expected to attend a nighttime vigil led by Pope Leo XIV on Saturday, which marks the end of a week-long pilgrimage, a key event in the Jubilee holy year. The "Jubilee of Youth", when the Vatican...

After 12 Years On The Road, 150 Prized Maya Artifacts Come Home To Museum Of Belize

150 Maya artifacts that formed a part of the museum show "Maya Hidden Worlds" have returned to Belize. Yesterday, they were welcomed into the Museum of Belize with a special blessing: (Mayan whispering during a prayer session) During this prayer...

Foreign Minister Held Meetings With Guatemalan Counterpart And

Belize and U.S. Sign Border Security Agreement in Washington

Belize’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Francis Fonseca, wrapped up an official visit to Washington D.C. today, marked by significant meetings aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and addressing critical regional issues. Earlier today, he met with...

BE-CLME+ Project Consultancies for initiatives to support Belize and Jamaica

Belize’ trade official on week-long attachment at CARIFORUM’s EPA Unit

(CARIFORUM Directorate, CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown) – The regional Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) Implementation Unit is conducting a week-long capacity building programme for Belize’s Trade Economist, Mr. Julton...

Dengue Cases Surge Over 260% in Belize District

The Belize district has seen more than 300 cases of dengue this year, taking up the majority of the total cases for the entire country in 2025. Data from the Ministry of Health and Wellness shows that for Epidemiological Week number 29, which...