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• 7NewsFri 23 Oct
  Musa Weighs In on Proposed Constituency Allowance Cuts

  Musa was asked whether area representatives' allowances should be cut, a idea raised by Deputy Prime Minister Cordel Hyde that Cabinet is set to discuss next week.A Musa se le preguntó si deben recortarse las asignaciones de los representantes de área, idea planteada por el viceprimer ministro Cordel Hyde que el Gabinete discutirá la próxima semana.

• 7NewsFri 23 Oct
  Musa Urges Ministerial Drivers to Maintain Speed Limits

  Musa was asked about speeding by ministerial drivers on the highway after Henry Charles Usher's driver crashed a ministerial vehicle bought in August 2025 for almost a hundred thousand dollars.A Musa se le preguntó sobre el exceso de velocidad de los choferes ministeriales en la carretera, tras el accidente del chofer de Henry Charles Usher con un vehículo ministerial comprado en agosto de 2025 por casi cien mil dólares.

• 7NewsFri 23 Oct
  Immigration Officer Placed on Administrative Leave Over Big Creek Extortion Allegations

  Immigration officer Ruben Manolo Requena, charged with extortion over an alleged $6,000 shakedown at Big Creek Port, has been placed on administrative leave, Minister Musa confirmed.El oficial de inmigración Ruben Manolo Requena, acusado de extorsión por un supuesto cobro indebido de $6,000 en Big Creek Port, fue puesto en licencia administrativa, confirmó el ministro Musa.

• 7NewsFri 23 Oct
  Leaked Records Reveal Million-Dollar Untendered City Street Contracts to K&M Construction

  Belize City Council signed an almost million-dollar contract with K&M Construction to renovate two streets, without public tender and without taking the decision to the council caucus, according to leaked records.El Concejo de la Ciudad de Belice firmó un contrato de casi un millón de dólares con K&M Construction para renovar dos calles, sin licitación pública y sin llevar la decisión al caucus del concejo, según registros filtrados.

• 7NewsFri 23 Oct
  High Court Appoints Foreign National Justices Smith and Carter Despite Defence Bar Objections

  Two foreign national judges, including former Deputy DPP Sheiniza Smith, have been appointed to Belize's High Court despite objections from local defense attorneys and opposition scrutiny.Dos jueces extranjeros, entre ellos la exdirectora adjunta de la Fiscalía Sheiniza Smith, fueron nombrados en el Tribunal Superior de Belice pese a las objeciones de abogados defensores locales y al escrutinio de la oposición.

• 7NewsFri 23 Oct
  Belize and Mexico Launch Updated Digital Border Crossing Card Program

  Belize and Mexico launched an updated Digital Border Crossing Card program that lets Mexican visitors travel across all of Belize for seven days instead of three.Belice y México lanzaron un programa actualizado de Tarjeta Digital de Cruce Fronterizo que permite a los mexicanos recorrer todo Belice por siete días en lugar de tres.

• 7NewsFri 23 Oct
  Prime Minister Briceño Awaits Feasibility Study on Potential Tren Maya Extension to Belize

  PM Briceño says whether the Tren Maya could extend into Belize can only be decided after a proper study is completed.El PM Briceño dice que solo se podrá decidir si el Tren Maya se extiende a Belice después de realizar un estudio adecuado.

• 7NewsFri 23 Oct IslandIsla
  Despite Conservaiton Alarm, PM Briceño Reaffirms Support for Proposed Ambergris Caye to Mexico Bridge

  PM Briceño still backs a proposed bridge from northern Ambergris Caye to Xcalak, Mexico, though critics note it would have to cross Bacalar Chico, a World Heritage site.El PM Briceño sigue apoyando un puente propuesto desde el norte de Ambergris Caye hacia Xcalak, México, aunque los críticos señalan que tendría que cruzar Bacalar Chico, un sitio de Patrimonio Mundial.

• 7NewsFri 23 Oct
  Examining The Recent Surge in High Profile Sexual Assault Allegations

  After reports this week on cases involving two teachers and a pastor, plus the ongoing rape trial of Ambassador Alexis Rosado, 7News asks whether sexual assault allegations are truly surging.Tras reportes esta semana sobre casos que involucran a dos maestros y un pastor, además del juicio por violación del embajador Alexis Rosado, 7News se pregunta si realmente hay un aumento de denuncias de agresión sexual.

• 7NewsFri 23 Oct
  Church Senator Responds to Evangelical Association Statement on Pastor Sex Charges

  The National Evangelical Association of Belize called the charges against Pastor Kevin Tzib alarming and shameful to the church, calling the alleged offense criminal, and the church senator responded.La Asociación Evangélica Nacional de Belice calificó los cargos contra el pastor Kevin Tzib como alarmantes y vergonzosos para la iglesia, y dijo que el presunto delito es criminal; el senador de la iglesia respondió.

• 7NewsFri 23 Oct
  Church Senator Wade Advocates Raising Belize's Age of Consent to 18

  Church senator Louis Wade wants Belize's age of consent raised from 16 to 18, believing it would help protect young girls from being preyed upon.El senador de la iglesia Louis Wade quiere subir la edad de consentimiento en Belice de 16 a 18 años, pues cree que ayudaría a proteger a las jóvenes de los depredadores.

• 7NewsFri 23 Oct
  Foreign Minister Confirms Kennedy Carrillo Remains Active Duty Amid Canadian Investigation

  Foreign Minister Fonseca confirmed Kennedy Carrillo, Belize's representative to ICAO in Montreal, remains on active duty while allegations connected to a domestic incident are still unresolved.El canciller Fonseca confirmó que Kennedy Carrillo, representante de Belice ante la OACI en Montreal, sigue en servicio activo mientras las acusaciones ligadas a un incidente doméstico siguen sin resolverse.

• 7NewsFri 23 Oct
  Foreign Minister Meets With FCD Executive Director to Discuss Chiquibul Conservation

  The Foreign Minister met four days ago with Rafael Manzanero of Friends for Conservation and Development to discuss its work in Chiquibul National Park and other national matters.El canciller se reunió hace cuatro días con Rafael Manzanero, de Friends for Conservation and Development, para hablar de su trabajo en el Parque Nacional Chiquibul y otros temas nacionales.

• 7NewsFri 23 Oct
  Education Ministry Evaluates Accreditation Status of Online University of the People

  The Education Ministry is unsure whether the online University of the People is still accredited in Belize, though many Belizeans study there and the minister believes it is.El Ministerio de Educación no está seguro de que la Universidad de la Gente, que opera en línea, siga acreditada en Belice, aunque muchos beliceños estudian allí y el ministro cree que sí.

• San Pedro SunFri 23 Oct, 5:00 PM
  Mangrove Alteration Requires Prior Authorization, Forest Department Warns

  The Forest Department warns that altering mangroves requires prior authorization, as large areas on the island have been cleared; suspected unauthorized clearing can be reported to the hotline at 610-1524.El Departamento Forestal advierte que alterar manglares requiere autorización previa, pues grandes áreas de la isla han sido despejadas; el desmonte sospechoso puede reportarse a la línea 610-1524.

• Breaking Belize NewsFri 23 Oct, 4:38 PM
  Have you seen Aisha Arnold?

  Family and friends are worried about Aisha Arnold, a 16-year-old Belize City student last seen on October 22, 2026; anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers at 922, use the P3 app, or contact police.La familia y los amigos de Aisha Arnold, estudiante de 16 años de Belize City vista por última vez el 22 de octubre de 2026, están preocupados; quien tenga información debe llamar a Crime Stoppers al 922, usar la app P3 o avisar a la policía.

• Breaking Belize NewsFri 23 Oct, 4:18 PM
  Gian Teck begs court for mercy after pleading guilty to having sex with 14-year-old girl; ‘Didn’t know what he was doing’ despite previous case involving other 14-year-old girl

  Twenty-two-year-old Gian Teck, who pleaded guilty to unlawful sexual intercourse with a 14-year-old girl, asked Justice Nigel Pilgrim in the High Court on October 22 for mercy ahead of sentencing.Gian Teck, de 22 años, quien se declaró culpable de relaciones sexuales ilícitas con una niña de 14 años, pidió clemencia al juez Nigel Pilgrim en la Corte Suprema el 22 de octubre, antes de su sentencia.

• Breaking Belize NewsFri 23 Oct, 4:16 PM
  Foreign Minister leads Belize Delegation at CARICOM Inter-Sessional meeting

  Foreign Affairs Minister Francis Fonseca led Belize's delegation at the virtual 44th CARICOM Inter-Sessional Meeting, where regional priorities such as the CARICOM Single Market were discussed.El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores, Francis Fonseca, encabezó la delegación de Belice en la 44.ª Reunión Intersesional de CARICOM, realizada de forma virtual, donde se discutieron prioridades regionales como el Mercado Único de CARICOM.

• Channel 5Fri 23 Oct, 3:54 PM
  BEEP Supports Growth of 95 Small Businesses

  The Belize Enterprise Empowerment Project ended with a closing ceremony on Friday, having given 95 micro, small and medium-sized businesses a combined $788,000 in financial assistance.El Belize Enterprise Empowerment Project concluyó con una ceremonia de cierre el viernes, tras entregar un total de $788,000 en asistencia financiera a 95 micro, pequeñas y medianas empresas.

• Government Press OfficeFri 23 Oct, 3:41 PM NoticeAviso
  MOHW Warns Public Against Consuming Meat from Sandhill Truck Fire Incident

  The Ministry of Health and Wellness warns the public not to buy, sell or distribute meat from the October 9 delivery truck fire in Sandhill, after hotline reports that it is being sold.El Ministerio de Salud y Bienestar advierte al público que no compre, venda ni distribuya la carne del camión de reparto incendiado el 9 de octubre en Sandhill, tras reportes en su línea directa de que se está vendiendo.

• Channel 5Fri 23 Oct, 3:16 PM
  Tropical Niceness Brings a Fresh Twist to Belizean Favorites

  Open Your Eyes featured Tropical Niceness, a Snackables brand run by owners Wilbur Dubon and Alicia Davis that makes convenient snacks from tropical fruits and other ingredients.El programa Open Your Eyes presentó a Tropical Niceness, una marca de Snackables dirigida por sus dueños Wilbur Dubon y Alicia Davis, que elabora refrigerios prácticos con frutas tropicales y otros ingredientes.

• Breaking Belize NewsFri 23 Oct, 2:09 PM
  Belizeans cross into Melchor to stretch every dollar as fuel prices bite

  More Belizean drivers are crossing into Melchor de Mencos, beyond the Western Free Zone, to buy cheaper fuel as they try to save money amid high fuel prices.Cada vez más conductores beliceños cruzan a Melchor de Mencos, más allá de la Zona Libre Occidental, para comprar combustible más barato y ahorrar ante los altos precios.

• San Pedro SunFri 23 Oct, 2:00 PM IslandIsla
  Belize Mission Project Completes Second Free Dental Clinic of 2026

  The Belize Mission Project held its second free dental clinic of the year at the San Pedro Lions Den from October 19 to 23, with local volunteers and island dentist Dr. Jorge Mauricio Pleitez helping.El Belize Mission Project realizó su segunda clínica dental gratuita del año en el San Pedro Lions Den del 19 al 23 de octubre, con apoyo de voluntarios locales y del dentista de la isla, el Dr. Jorge Mauricio Pleitez.

• Channel 5Fri 23 Oct, 1:58 PM
  Are Students Being Left in the Dark Over Government Grants?

  Two university students say delays in government financial assistance have forced them to take loans to pay tuition, and one has postponed plans for further studies.Dos estudiantes universitarios dicen que los retrasos en la ayuda financiera del gobierno los han obligado a pedir préstamos para pagar la matrícula, y uno pospuso sus planes de estudios superiores.

• Breaking Belize NewsFri 23 Oct, 1:55 PM
  Belize explores Korean funding for 3 hospitals and middle-income housing

  Minister of Economic Transformation Dr. Osmond Martinez met with the Export-Import Bank of Korea on October 22, 2026, to discuss possible financing for hospitals and middle-income housing in Belize.El ministro de Transformación Económica, Dr. Osmond Martinez, se reunió el 22 de octubre de 2026 con el Export-Import Bank of Korea para discutir posible financiamiento de hospitales y viviendas de ingreso medio en Belice.

• Channel 5Fri 23 Oct, 1:27 PM IslandIsla
  4 San Pedro Men Guilty of 2021 Deadly Attack!

  Justice Candace Nanton found four of five San Pedro men guilty over a deadly 2021 attack on fishermen at sea, with Gabriel Villafranco and Carlos Salazar convicted of murder.La jueza Candace Nanton declaró culpables a cuatro de cinco hombres de San Pedro por un ataque mortal en 2021 contra pescadores en el mar; Gabriel Villafranco y Carlos Salazar fueron condenados por asesinato.

• Channel 5Fri 23 Oct, 1:09 PM
  PM Says IDB Study Will Test Whether Tren Maya Can Reach Belize

  Prime Minister John Briceño says an Inter-American Development Bank study is looking at what it would take to extend Mexico's Tren Maya into Belize, which could boost trade through a new port and tourism.El primer ministro John Briceño dice que un estudio del Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo analiza lo que haría falta para extender el Tren Maya de México hasta Belice, lo que podría impulsar el comercio mediante un nuevo puerto y el turismo.

• Channel 5Fri 23 Oct, 12:52 PM
  PM Eyes 5% of 1.1 Million Mexican Shoppers as Border Card Expands to Seven Days Nationwide

  Prime Minister Briceño called the expanded Mexican Border Crossing Card a historic day for Belize, saying it could bring about 55,000 more visitors from Mexico.El primer ministro Briceño calificó la ampliación de la tarjeta fronteriza para mexicanos como un día histórico para Belice y dijo que podría atraer unos 55,000 visitantes más desde México.

• Breaking Belize NewsFri 23 Oct, 12:47 PM
  Argentine couple preparing ambitious expedition across the Americas, with plans to bring internet connectivity to rural Belizean schools

  An Argentine couple planning an overland expedition across the Americas wants to visit Belize and run an initiative to improve internet connectivity for children in rural schools.Una pareja argentina que prepara una expedición por tierra a través de las Américas quiere visitar Belice y llevar a cabo una iniciativa para mejorar la conectividad a internet de niños en escuelas rurales.

• Breaking Belize NewsFri 23 Oct, 12:11 PM
  Belize’s Psychiatric Evaluation Crisis: Defendants languish in prison awaiting mental assessments while others walk free without ever being evaluated

  Six months after Breaking Belize News first reported about 40 inmates at Belize Central Prison awaiting court-ordered psychiatric evaluations, the shortage of staff authorized to carry out those assessments is still unresolved.Seis meses después de que Breaking Belize News informara que unos 40 reclusos de la Prisión Central de Belice esperaban evaluaciones psiquiátricas ordenadas por la corte, sigue sin resolverse la falta de personal autorizado para realizarlas.

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