Belize is Not Behind God’s Back: Notes from a Bajan’s Mainland Home

As Belize celebrates its Independence Day, here is what my Eastern Caribbean family gets wrong about the sheer scale, mountains, and majestic waters of our mainland brother. Julian Rogers Sep 20, 2026 Every time I travel across our region, someone …

“Belize Will Be Vindicated”: Briceño on Guatemala as Belize Marks 45 Years

Prime Minister John Briceño used Belize’s 45th Independence anniversary to remind Belizeans of the country’s sovereignty. During his address, Briceño addressed the pending International Court of Justice hearing, with oral presentations in the Guatemala- …

Did You See the Paratroopers? Two Nations Mark Belize @45

Four Belize Defence Force paratroopers jumped from roughly 6,000 feet over Belmopan today as part of the country’s 45th Independence anniversary celebrations. The jumpers exited a BDF Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, flown by command pilot Major Elder Correa …

Belize @45: Diaspora Celebrates Belize in Taiwan

Belizeans living in Taiwan also celebrated the country’s 45th Independence anniversary, despite being thousands of miles away from their homeland. A gala was held at the Diplomatic Quarter, where Belizeans gathered to celebrate, and dance to Belizean …

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International military leaders join Belize for 45th Independence flag raising ceremony

By Breaking Belize News Staff: Senior military officials from across the Caribbean and beyond joined Belize in celebrating its 45th anniversary of Independence with a flag raising ceremony at Memorial Park in Belize City. The ceremony formed part of a …

“A small country with a big heart” – Tasheena “DJ Tash” Bowden proudly represents Belize at 2026 Caribbean Music Awards

By Hugh O’Brien: Tasheena Bowden, better known as DJ  Tash, joined Grammy Award winning artist Shyne Barrow as they proudly represented Belize at the 2026 Caribbean Music Awards which was held at the National Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA) in Port of …

Belize: Elderly carpenter Hector Arriola Sr. found dead at home 

Police were alerted after neighbours reported that Hector Arriola Sr. had not been seen for several days. His body was later found inside his Belama Phase 4 residence. Written by Sasha Baptiste Published 2026-09-21 13:37:15 Updated 2026-09-21 13:37:27 …

Three-city roadshow helps Belize strengthen its travel trade partnerships in Canada

The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) – along with its partners from the Belize Hotel Association, Best Western Plus Belize Biltmore Plaza and Darah Travel – recently completed its Canada Roadshow which included stops in Toronto, Montreal and Calgary, engaging …

Belize gets $23.75 million for solar and battery minigrids

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a $23.75 million financing package for a rural electrification program in Belize that will bring electricity to around 3,000 households through solar minigrids, BESS, smart meters, and distribution …