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 ended on July …

U.S. Pushes Belize to Accept Asylum Seekers Under New Deal

While Belize recently signed a memorandum of cooperation with the United States, attention is now focused on a more significant agreement the U.S. is pushing for: a “safe third country” agreement. This accord would allow the U.S. to reroute asylum seekers …

Belize Cattle Exports Hold Strong Despite Screwworm Outbreak

Belize’s cattle export market remains strong despite the outbreak of New World screwworm in the country. Since the first case of the flesh-eating parasite in December 2024, Belize has recorded over 160 cases across the country. The screwworm has ravaged …

Belize Talks National Issues with International Leaders

Earlier this week, Foreign Minister Francis Fonseca wrapped up a two-day visit to the Organization of American States headquarters in Washington, D.C. It was a high-level trip packed with important conversations, from border security to the fallout over …

Will Belize Become a Safe Third Country?

As the U.S. ramps up efforts to deport undocumented immigrants, a surprising name has surfaced in the conversation, Belize. The Trump administration has reportedly approached this Central American nation with a bold proposition: to become a ‘safe third …

Co-Designer of Belize’s Flag, Inez Sanchez, Dies at 91

One of the men who designed the Belize Flag has died.  Inez Sanchez passed away yesterday, leaving a legacy of a distinguished educator, civil servant, and historian. Born on September 12, 1932, in the village of Caledonia, Corozal District, Sanchez …

Belize Remembers National Hero Philip Goldson at 102

Belize’s Hero, the Right Honourable Philip Stanley Wilberforce Goldson is remembered especially today as he would have been celebrating his 102nd birthday.  Goldson is revered in many corners for his immense contributions dedicated to justice, self- …

Belize Wins Historic Gold in U23 Women’s Volleyball

The Under-23 Belize Women’s National Volleyball Team made history last night as it captured gold in the AFECAVOL U23 Women’s Central American Volleyball Championship.  The tournament included the participation of countries such as Panama, Honduras, El …

Belize signs agreement with US for biometric data sharing

BELMOPAN – Belize has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) with the United States, setting the stage for a Biometric Data Sharing Partnership (BDSP). Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade, Culture, and Immigration Minister, Francis Fonseca, who signed the …

BELIZE-SECURITY-Belize signs agreement with United States for biometric data sharing