Belizeans Tighten Spending as Consumer Confidence Slips

Tonight, we’re digging into what the latest consumer confidence numbers really mean for Belize’s economy, and for your wallet. The Statistical Institute of Belize reports that the index slipped to 45.7 percent in September, down from 46.8 percent...

A Basketball Tournament For 300 Kids

In other sports news, the founders of the Belize Global Elite Academy are in Belize hosting a basketball tournament this weekend. So far 300 youths have signed up to compete in a series of 3 on 3 games. We stopped by a practice game that was...

PLB: Belmopan FC target top-3 spot in key match against Port Layola

Views: 2 Views: 2 Posted: Saturday, November 1, 2025. 3:32 pm CST. Captain Eugene Martinez, who scored against Verdes last match, will lead Belmopan FC against Port Layola FC at the Marion Jones Sports Complex in Belize City on Sunday, November 2,...

Belize sees mild inflation increase for September, with rising costs in key sectors

Views: 1 Views: 1 Posted: Thursday, October 30, 2025. 7:49 pm CST. By Aaron Humes: September 2025 brought a slight increase in the national inflation rate for Belize, with the All-Items Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising to 120.5, up from 119.7 in...

45 CARICOM-ERS Took Advantage Of Free Movement In Oct

On October 1st, the CARICOM free movement agreement officially came into effect among four Caribbean countries, with Belize as one of them. Statistic released today by the Ministry ofForeign Affairs show that since then, 45 CARICOM nationals have...

WHY “LOW-END” IS THE NEW LUXURY — THE UNTOUCHED, UNFILTERED CARIBBEAN EXPERIENCE THAT HIGH-END TOURISTS CRAVE

Shipwreck, Sunshine’s, Inon’s, Mugg’s, Discovery & Godfather Beach Bars Define Authentic Island Appeal BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS — The biggest misunderstanding in Caribbean tourism today is this: nothing appeals more to the high-end traveler than the...

Yhony Sounds The Alarm On The Imminent Death Of Cruise Tourism

Yhony Rosado is back in the news, sounding the alarm once again on the state of cruise tourism. He held a press conference today to let the country know that cruise tourism is dying fast and if the government doesn't intervene urgently, then...

“We Call Them Vampires.” Studying Bats in the Jungles of Belize

An open secret among nature researchers is that many of the wildest nature studies are conducted in close proximity to five-star resorts. After all, even the most daring explorers appreciate easy access to electricity and Wi-Fi and won’t say no to...

Belize’s international partners – Investing $$ in the Green Transition

Prime Minister, Hon. John Briceño (l) and Mnister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Francis Fonseca (r) By William Ysaguirre (Freelance Writer) BELIZE CITY, Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 Belize is transitioning to green energy and climate resilience, in partnership...

Belize Tourism Board applauds successful Central America Travel Market 2025 in Honduras

Views: 0 Views: 0 Posted: Friday, October 24, 2025. 9:24 am CST. By Zoila Palma: The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) has extended congratulations to the Central American Tourism Agency (CATA) for the successful execution of the Central America Travel...

Americans Say Two Grim Factors Are Impacting Their Winter Travel Plans This Year

It's been widely reported by Tourism Economics that U.S. tourism is down by around 8.2% so far this year, despite previous predictions of a 9% increase based on previous years. The reasons behind this drop are primarily political. Stories of...

Driver escapes unhurt after pickup runs off Yo Creek Road

Views: 573 Views: 574 Posted: Wednesday, November 5, 2025. 3:49 pm CST. By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): A Belize City technician escaped unhurt after his vehicle ran off the road in a minor traffic accident along the Yo Creek Road in the...

Belize Beats Greece, Italy & Thailand for Best Food, Says TikTok Traveler

Every time I hear a visitor talk about Belizean food, it fills me with pride, but hearing a world-traveling TikToker say it’s the best food he’s ever had? That just hits different. Recently, travel blogger Guy Williams shared on TikTok that after...

Brit businessman, 48, killed at five-star hotel on holiday after horrifically ‘becoming trapped in spa during fire’

A BRITISH businessman has died after becoming trapped in a spa following an explosion that set the building on fire, an inquest heard. Anthony Barnes, 48, was on a business trip with colleagues at the five-star Jaal Riad resort in Morocco when the...

Mystery as British tourist, 52, is found dead 'with injuries on his body' a day after checking in to hotel on tiny Belize paradise island

By TARYN KAUR PEDLER, FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published: 07:02 EDT, 30 October 2025 | Updated: 07:29 EDT, 30 October 2025 A British tourist has been found dead on a small Belize island just a day after checking into his hotel. The 52-year-old man...

Brit holidaymaker dies day after checking into hotel as 'loud thud' heard

The man died while on holiday in Belize ( Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) A British holiday maker has died has died after checking into a hotel with neighbours reporting a loud thud. The 52-year-old man arrived at Caye Caulker island in Belize on...

What Travel Advisors Need to Know About the Destination Weddings Boom

Destination weddings and honeymoons have grown from niche offerings into a powerhouse segment of the travel industry. In 2024, the global destination wedding market was valued at approximately $37 billion, with projections estimating it could...

Brit tourist, 52, mysteriously dies just a day after checking into Belize hotel during dream holiday

A BRITISH tourist has been found dead on the Belize island of Caye Caulker just one day after checking into his hotel for what was meant to be a dream holiday. The 52-year-old man had arrived on the island on Monday and checked into the Casa Vista...

Belize volleyball women win Bronze at XII Central American Games in Guatemala

BZE volleyball girls celebrate winning Bronze, 3-1, vs Guatemala By William Ysaguirre (Freelance Writer) BELIZE CITY, Thurs. Oct. 23, 2025 The Belize National Senior Women’s Volleyball Team enjoyed 4 victories to win the bronze medal at the 12th...

Belize hosts 34th Caribbean Water & Wastewater Conference

Minister Hon. Michel Chebat (center) with IDB officials and CWWA delegates By William Ysaguirre (Freelance Writer) BELIZE CITY, Wed. Oct. 22, 2025 Belize is blessed with abundant fresh water resources, unlike many Caribbean islands which contend...