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Government Launches Share Sale Offer for Hydro Belize Limited

Tomorrow, the Government of Belize will launch the share sale offer for Hydro Belize Limited, formerly Fortis Belize Limited. Hydro Belize owns three hydroelectric power plants – namely, the Mollejon, Chalillo and Vaca facilities – which operate on the Macal River in the Cayo District and provide approximately a third of annual power supplied by Belize Electricity Ltd. to its consumers. Together, the plants have a capacity of 51 megawatts of power, hold long term power supply agreements with BEL, and generated gross annual revenues in 2024 of approximately BZ$50 million.
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BEL Cites Rising Costs in Bid for Higher Electricity Rates

Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) has applied to the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) for a 5.55-cent increase in the Mean Electricity Rate (MER), equivalent to a 13.9 percent rise, to take effect on January 1, 2026. The request comes at a time when Belizeans are already grappling with a rising cost of living, higher food and fuel prices, and ongoing concerns about the stability of the national power supply.
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Prices Edge Up, Confidence Slips as Belizeans Feel the Squeeze

On November 26th, the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) released its October 2025 Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Consumer Confidence Index (CCI), showing modest inflation alongside slightly weaker household sentiment nationwide. The all-items CPI reached 120.7, up from 119.7 a year earlier, while the CCI stood at 45.2, below the neutral 50 mark and down from 45.7 in September. The data cover all six districts, including San Pedro, which saw a 2.1% inflation rate, and provide a snapshot of how Belizean households are experiencing current economic conditions.
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Belize Authorities Pledge Stronger Protection After Domestic Violence Tragedy

Belizean authorities and government partners have united in condemnation following the brutal killing of 35-year-old Angelita Magaña and her two children, 6-year-old Tishan and 17-year-old Shadia, who perished in a house fire in San Felipe Village, Orange Walk District, on October 20, 2025. Police investigations indicate the blaze was intentionally set by Magaña’s ex-partner, Francisco Godoy, who had a prior history of domestic violence and was released from jail just days before the attack.
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Major Crimes Up, Domestic Violence Down in Belize’s Third Quarter Report

From July to September 2025, Belize recorded an increase in major crimes and murders, while domestic violence reports showed a notable decline. The Belize Crime Observatory’s latest third-quarter report revealed that the Belize Police Department documented a total of 300 major crimes during this period, 28 more than the same quarter in 2024. These included 21 murders, 14 rapes, 53 robberies, and 167 burglaries. In contrast, domestic violence reports dropped by 16 cases to 333.
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Barrio 18 Gang Leaders Escape Maximum Security Prison in Guatemala; Belize Remains on High Alert

Guatemalan authorities have launched a massive search after 20 high-ranking Barrio 18 gang members escaped from the Fraijanes II Maximum Security Prison on October 11, 2025. The gang, considered one of Central America’s most violent criminal organizations, is designated a foreign terrorist group by the United States. Among the fugitives are several key leaders identified by street names such as “Chucho,” “Cartoon,” “Happy,” “Wicked,” “Smoking,” “Liro Strong,” and “Psycho.”

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SPHS Introduces New Visitor Check-In System

San Pedro High School has rolled out a new visitor screening process designed to enhance campus security and improve student attendance tracking. The changes, which began in September and are now fully implemented, require all visitors, including parents and guests, to sign in at the main gate and present identification such as a Social Security card or government-issued ID. The updated protocol was introduced to prevent unauthorized student departures and ensure closer monitoring of attendance.
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Participate Learning invites Belizean educators to teach in the U.S.

Belizean educators interested in teaching preschool, elementary, secondary education, or English as a Second Language in the United States can apply through Participate Learning. Applications can be submitted at any time by visiting www.participatelearning.com. Those hoping to begin teaching in the upcoming 2026 school year, which starts in July, are advised to apply by November 30, 2025.
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Ada Cordova Joins National Launch of Women’s Football Development Plan

The Football Federation of Belize (FFB) officially launched Belize’s Women’s Football Strategic Plan on December 11th, unveiling a bold, forward-looking roadmap to increase opportunities for girls and women throughout the country who are passionate about football. The launch united several key stakeholders supporting the initiative, including Ada Cordova, an island footballer and coach who has represented Belize on the senior women’s national football team.
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Boca Bombers Maintain Lead in Island League Football

The Island League Football Tournament is heating up at the Ambergris Stadium, with teams competing each week for a place in the upcoming quarterfinals. Boca Bombers FC continues to lead the Island League Football Tournament standings with 20 points. Sea Bulls FC is second with 16 points, while Team Alaia remains third with 14 points. Sharks FC currently sits in fourth place with 11 points, and Shark Shooters rounds out the top five with ten points.
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SPRCS showcases student talent in Christmas show

San Pedro Roman Catholic Primary School (SPRCS) held its annual Christmas Variety Show on Saturday, December 6th, filling the Rafael Angel Nuñez Auditorium at San Pedro High School with music, dances, and holiday storytelling. Parents, students, teachers, and community members gathered from 4PM onward to enjoy 29 performances from Infant One to Standard Six.
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Spooky Fun at Holiday Hotel’s Halloween Party

San Pedro’s most anticipated Halloween was celebrated in grand style on Saturday, October 25, 2025, when La San Pedrana Restaurant at the Holiday Hotel came alive with a vibrant crowd and a stunning display of costumes. Master of Ceremonies Eiden Salazar kept the energy high throughout the night, while DJs Debbie and Bigz provided the evening's soundtrack.

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