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The Mexican government is also proposing a gradual cut to the workweek from 48 hours to 40 hours by 2030.

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Mexico Raises Wages, Proposes Shorter Workweeks; Could Belize be Next? | Greater Belize Media
Mexico is raising its minimum wage again and is now pushing to shorten the workweek. The announcement represents a major shift in the country's workforce
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December 5, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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“ I’ve been talking about childhood diabetes for a couple decades now. The rates have continued to go up. Childhood fatty liver disease, childhood obesity, we’ve known for a long time...”

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It May Taste Good, But "It's Killing Us"
The foods currently in the middle of a major lawsuit in San Francisco City, USA, are the same ultraprocessed products making their way into Belizean households.
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December 4, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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Haiti has not held a general election since 2016. The country has been without a president since Jovenel Moïse was assassinated at his private residence in July 2021.

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Haiti Moves Towards First General Election Since 2016
Haiti has taken its first real step toward restoring democratic rule after years of political crisis.
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December 3, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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“This analysis is a wake-up call for everybody because there are a lot of gaps within the country of Belize..."

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Belize Is Failing Children With Disabilities
A new UNICEF report has delivered a serious warning. Children with disabilities in Belize are being left behind.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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Other preventative measures include using a mask, washing hands regularly, staying home if sick, avoiding crowded areas, and getting your flu shot.

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Roll Up Your Sleeve, It's Flu Season
It’s flu season, and you’ve probably already noticed people coughing or blowing their noses.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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The digital era is booming, and there’s now the concern that social media is dominating the daily life for young people.

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‘Social Media Lockout’ in Australia for Users Under Sixteen
That concern is one that Australia is now taking action on, with its government implementing a full-on nationwide lockout of all users under 16 years of age.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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“I am wondering if there is a conspiracy between her and the police. I don’t know,” he added.

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Chester Williams Raises Conspiracy Questions in Dropped Case Against Mother
Former Commissioner of Police Chester Williams says he was never contacted by police or prosecutors before the cyberbullying case he brought against Nichole Gilda McDonald was dismissed.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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We wanted the media to see how we treat water, how we produce water, and what quality standards we follow..."

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BWS Shows Media Major Treatment Facilities
Belize Water Services opened two of its major treatment facilities to the media in a move to reassure the public that the national water supply remains safe.
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December 2, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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“I’m there working for my UDP constituents. What they will do with him is up to them." Mai has not answer our request for comments.

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UDP's German Tillet: "We're Not Worried About Jose Mai, the Horse, or PUP"
German Tillett of the United Democratic Party (UDP) says he remains focused on his constituency duties while public attention continues to center on his political rival, Jose Abelardo Mai
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December 1, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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The Ministry of Infrastructure Development stated, “The truth is no matter how many safety features we put on our road, the responsibility is on the driver.”

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Series of Weekend RTA’s Leave One Dead
A fatal crash and several other collisions over the weekend has raised even more concerns about driver safety on Belize’s highways.
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December 1, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Panton now takes the helm of a newly installed UDP executive and sets the party on a renewed political trajectory.

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UDP Elects New Leadership Team
The United Democratic Party has officially elected a new leadership team today.
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November 30, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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”I think the party needs my skills, my talent, and what I have to offer in terms of experience and knowing how to organise and how to get this party back on the street,” Saldivar said.

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UDP Chairmanship Race Heats Up
The race for party chairman is splitting the party into rival camps and exposing fractures that threaten the promise of "unity."
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November 30, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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Officers arrived to find Archer with gunshot injuries. He was taken to the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

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Another Murder in Just Over 24 Hours
The Old Capital recorded its second murder just hours apart. 41-year-old contractor Earl Archer was shot dead on Pelican Street Extension late Saturday night.
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November 30, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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The screenshots capture a fiery clash inside a delegates’ group chat. Members attacked each other over their pick for today’s crucial vote for party chairman.

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Leaked UDP Messages Show a Party in Meltdown | Greater Belize Media
The UDP heads into its national convention already in turmoil. Leaked WhatsApp messages obtained by News 5 show delegates accusing each other of betrayal, greed
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November 30, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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The Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center marked the day by spotlighting its role as the country’s only authorised jaguar rescue facility.

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International Jaguar Day: A Reminder Why These Big Cats Need Protection
International Jaguar Day is giving Belizeans a closer look at the rescued jaguars living at the Belize Zoo and the work being done to keep the species safe.
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November 29, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Meanwhile, reports in the New York Times say Trump spoke with Nicolás Maduro last week and discussed the possibility of a future meeting in the United States.

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Trump Moves to Pardon Convicted Ex-Honduran President
President Donald Trump says he will grant a full pardon to former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández. Hernández is serving a 45-year
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November 29, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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His brother, Floyd Myles, told police he heard about three gunshots and saw a silver vehicle speeding past him near the area.

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61-Year-Old Belize City Vendor Shot Dead
Police are investigating the shooting death of well-known street vendor Wayne “Pie Bwai” Myles who was found inside his Belize City home tonight.
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November 29, 2025 at 4:16 AM
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A total of 65 nations participated in several categories, including Belize’s team from the Belize Bartenders Association (BBA).

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Belize Bartenders Make Debut at World Cocktail Championship in Colombia
Belize was on the global mixology stage this week as members of the Belize Bartenders Association competed at the 72nd World Cocktail Championship in Cartagena Province, Bolivar, Colombia.
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November 28, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Chief Meteorologist Ronald Gordon said today that a moist northerly airflow is what has already produced significant rainfall, mainly in central Belize.

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Rainy Weekend Ahead
Belize is in for a wet weekend as a frontal system moves into the country and stalls. This system will bring widespread rain and thunderstorms.
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November 27, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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These family-to-family transfers pay for food, rent, school fees, medical bills and more for many households in the home country. However, the rise comes in a year marked by uncertainty in the United States.

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Remittances to Belize Hit $173 Million
Many families across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) wait every month for money to be sent by relatives living abroad. That money is fuelling a historic growth in Central America, with overall r...
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November 27, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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Chang also shared his thoughts regarding the party’s decision to allow John Saldivar to put his name forward for chairman of the party.

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Lee Mark Chang: "No riff between me and Tracy; She's My Friend"
United Democratic Party (UDP) Mesopotamia Area Representative Lee Mark Chang has dismissed reports of internal tension ahead of the party’s November 30 convention.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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“A lot of these guys that work for me, they really can’t afford that $200-$300 and also the two weeks of mandatory training,” Chang said.

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Motorcycle Training Raises Concerns Over Cost and Accessibility
Local business owner and UDP politician Lee Mark Chang says the new mandatory motorcycle training could put a heavy strain on riders.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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The report stated that the fuel is moved in boats and then transported in tanker trucks from Chiapas and Tabasco to Querétaro.

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Owner of Miss Universe Charged with Alleged Drug Trafficking
Raúl Rocha, president and half owner of Miss Universe, has been charged for his alleged involvement in trafficking drugs, weapons, and fuel between Guatemala and Mexico, according to Telemundo.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing at PGIA
An American Airlines flight made an emergency landing at Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (PGIA) around midday today after the captain reported an engine problem.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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The Ministry also urged the public not to share personal information, documents or money with unverified sources. It said, “If you have received such a message, please disregard it.”

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Education Ministry Alerts Public of Laptop Scam
The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has issued an alert over a fake online notice inviting students to apply for financial aid to purchase laptops.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:01 PM