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Should Belize ever have taken independence, the forbidden question, argued both ways

By Horace Palacio: There is a sentence some Belizeans only say after the third drink, or the third blackout, and lately they have begun saying it in daylight, on timelines, under news posts. Belize should never have taken independence. It usually arrives …

Woman says electricity bill soared from $340 to $1,040, sparking questions online

By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): A social media post questioning a sharp increase in a household electricity bill is generating discussion among Belizeans. The woman behind the post says she normally paid approximately $340 per month, but a recent …

BEL says Westlake emergency generation helped prevent load shedding

By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): Belize Electricity Limited says its temporary generation facility at Westlake is already helping to support the national electricity system as testing and commissioning of new emergency generation units continue. …

Minister Francis Fonseca Says Practical Measures Needed to Reduce Poverty in Belize

Foreign Minister Francis Fonseca said sovereignty must also be reflected in the daily lives of Belizeans. Fonseca acknowledged that many families continue to struggle with the cost of food, fuel, electricity and other basic necessities. He said national …

Business Senator Herrera Criticizes Government Response to Energy Crisis

And, speaking on the adjournment, the Business Senator rose to speak on Belize's energy crisis. He explained that it is a succession of failures by various governments to create a stable energy source. He then criticized the lack of urgency, which has …

US Ambassador-Designate André Bauer Begins Official Meetings in Belize

United States Ambassador-designate André Bauer has begun his official engagements in Belize, meeting today with Foreign Affairs Minister Francis Fonseca in Belmopan.  Bauer presented Fonseca with copies of his Letter of Credence, the diplomatic document …

Senate approves three legislation linked to Belize’s MCC Compact

After almost five hours of debate, the Senate approved three pieces of legislation connected to the implementation of Belize’s one-hundred-and-twenty-five-million-US-dollar Millennium Challenge Corporation Compact. The bills were passed following a …

POWER SHORTAGE: Belize’s Electricity Supply Struggles to Meet Demand

Belize has again entered a period of load shedding after shortages in local generation left the national grid unable to fully absorb disruptions in electricity supplied from Mexico. Belize Electricity Limited confirmed that controlled power interruptions …

Temporary generators expected to boost Belize’s electricity supply by mid-September

Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) says temporary generators being installed at its Westlake facility should begin operating by mid-September as the company works to strengthen the country’s electricity supply.  The generators will initially remain in place …

Airport power outage hits terminal, but air traffic control stays fully online

By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): The Belize Air Traffic Control Unit says all operations continued without interruption during a power outage affecting the Philip Goldson International Airport area on Sunday morning. The outage was first recorded at 9: …

BELIZE-ELECTRICITY-Government approves increase in GST exemption

Cabinet approves measures to strengthen electricity security

By Zoila Palma:  Cabinet has approved a series of measures aimed at strengthening Belize’s electricity security while providing additional relief to residential consumers. An Emergency Declaration will allow Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) to begin …

BEL Seeks Emergency Declaration to Address Electricity Shortfall

On Tuesday, September 1st, Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) issued a public update reassuring customers that it continues to manage available generation following recent power outages. The company also confirmed that it wrote to the Public Utilities …

Public Utilities Minister apologizes for remarks on electricity costs

By Breaking Belize News Staff: During an interview with Love FM, Minister of Public Utilities Michel Chebat apologized for comments he made on households’ ability to manage increased electricity costs, following widespread criticism on social media. His …

Belize’s Electricity challenge did not happen overnight

The views expressed in this article are those of the writer and not necessarily those of Breaking Belize News. By Dr. Leroy Almendarez: 15 YEARS OF DATA TELLS THE STORY The challenges Belize is experiencing in the electricity sector today did not emerge …

What the $200 electricity GST exemption means for Belizeans

By Zoila Palma:  Belizean households could see savings on their monthly electricity bills following Cabinet’s decision to double the GST exemption threshold for residential electricity consumption from $100 to $200, effective September 1, 2026. Under the …

New U.S. Ambassador André Bauer wants $125 million MCC compact to create opportunities for Belizean youth and lower ...

By Breaking Belize News Staff: New United States Ambassador to Belize André Bauer says he wants the massive Millennium Challenge Corporation investment in Belize to translate into greater opportunities for young people, improved education and lower …

Minister Chebat Apologizes for Insensitive Remarks on Electricity Costs

Minister of Public Utilities Michel Chebat has acknowledged that he misspoke when commenting recently on the ability of Belizean households to manage increased electricity costs. Chebat’s remarks drew widespread criticism on social media, with some many …

91,000 households to benefit as Electricity GST exemption doubles to $200

By Zoila Palma:  Cabinet has approved an increase in the GST exemption threshold for residential electricity customers, raising the monthly threshold from $100 to $200, effective September 1, 2026. The measure is expected to provide direct relief to more …

Nitride Global Awarded AFWERX SBIR Phase I Contract to Advance Chip-Scale Quantum Navigation Sensors

Aluminum oxynitride-on-copper packaging platform targets deployable atom-interferometer sensing for GPS-denied navigation and passive subsurface detection WICHITA, KS, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nitride Global, Inc …

GECCO et enclaive apportent l'informatique confidentielle et le chiffrement post-quantique aux déploiements edge

Protéger les données en cours d'utilisation dans les environnements critiques, souverains et intégrant l'IA. VICTORIA, CANADA, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Green Edge Computing Corp. (GECCO) et le leader du chiffrement 3D, enclaive, …

GECCO and enclaive bring confidential computing and post-quantum-ready encryption to rugged edge deployments

Protecting data in use for mission-critical, sovereign, and AI-enabled environments. VICTORIA, CANADA, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Green Edge Computing Corp. (GECCO) and the German cybersecurity company enclaive have announced a …

IET Shortlists Qing-Chang Zhong for 2026 Achievement Medal for Field-Defining SYNDEM and VSM Contributions

Recognition highlights his creation of a physics-based, unifying foundation for power-electronics-enabled autonomous power systems. LONDON, UK & CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Syndem LLC today announced …

FireTech Pioneer Matrix Wildfire Unveils Strategic Rebrand Ahead of 2027 Scale-Up

Backed by Deep-Tech Leader Cottonwood Technology Fund, Matrix Wildfire Shifts Mission to Pre-Mitigation Massive Area Fire Denial for Rail and Utility Networks BOULDER, CO, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As accelerating …

New AI-Supported Gas Plume Colorization Feature for Flir OGI Cameras

The New Feature, PAM - Pixel Analysis Mode - Provides Advanced Methane Leak Detection Option for Flir G-Series HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Aquanta Vision, in collaboration with Teledyne FLIR, today …

Fourth Power Begins Commissioning of First Full-Scale Demonstration of its Multi-Day Energy Storage Technology

Fourth Power’s breakthrough energy storage technology is designed to provide reliable, affordable power during increasingly long periods of peak demand. BEDFORD, MA, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fourth Power, a leader …

EPC Releases Two New White Papers on GaN Power Conversion for AI Data Centers and Advanced Motor Drives

New technical papers examine 800 VDC power delivery for AI infrastructure, integrated 100 V GaN power stages for robotics, drones, and precision motion control EL SEGUNDO, CA, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Efficient Power …

WOC | Signal’s Andrea Saxenhofer to Share Battery Storage Public Trust Insights at Battery Asset Management USA 2026

Associate director at San Diego clean energy PR agency joins Cleantech San Diego President and CEO for session on California’s energy transition SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WOC | Signal, a strategic …

The Fuel Ox® Unveils Breakthrough Mongolian Field Tests, Signaling a Global Shift in Diesel Efficiency

ASBURY, NJ, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Industrial Sustainability Group (ISG) The Fuel Ox®, the New Jersey‑based leader in next‑generation diesel optimization, has released striking real‑world field results from heavy‑ …

Atwill-Morin completed the takeover of the assets of Brook Restoration including 100 million dollars in contracts

The largest transaction in the Atwill-Morin’s history. TORONTO, CANADA, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Atwill-Morin, the largest masonry, concrete and scaffolding contractor in North America, has today confirmed the successful takeover …

MASTA 16 Powertrain Design and Analysis Software Helps Engineers Explore More Designs, Faster

New release combines AI, automation, HPC and higher-fidelity simulation to accelerate engineering decision-making NOTTINGHAM, UNITED KINGDOM, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Smart Manufacturing Technology (SMT), developer of the …

Spotter Global Unveils RDID 3.0 with Expanded 5km Detection Range and Advanced CUAS Capabilities at GSX 2026

Spotter Global unveiled RDID 3.0 at GSX 2026. This advanced drone detection system features a 5km range and instantly tracks both drones and their pilots. OREM, UT, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Spotter Global, a leader …

Software Toolbox Named an Innovator in Frost & Sullivan's Frost Radar for Industrial Connectivity Software, 2026

Recognized for its industrial connectivity including TOP Server, AI-assisted troubleshooting through jonjon.ai, and support-led approach to customer service CHARLOTTE, NC, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Software Toolbox …

Compare My Heating Oil Launches Independent Heating Oil Cost Comparison for UK Homes

Most heating oil comparison sites sell the oil. Compare My Heating Oil sells nothing, surveying 60 named suppliers daily across all 84 UK counties LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Compare My Heating Oil has …

COnovate Wins $1.25M DOE Contract to Scale U.S. Graphite-Alternative Anode Production

Development contract advances domestic eCOphite™ anode production to improve battery performance and strengthen critical-material supply chains MILWAUKEE, WI, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- COnovate today announced it …

Industry Networks Merge into Single Pair Ethernet Association

Focus on driving adoption, implementation of SPE technology is showcased at IMTS CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A revolutionary era in industrial automation launched today at the International Manufacturing …

Digital Twin Consortium and NTT DATA Announce COMPOSE Testbed to Advance Scalable Digital Twin Adoption

NTT DATA Chile and an ecosystem of partners; advancing modular, interoperable digital twin architectures for asset-intensive industries BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Digital Twin Consortium® (DTC™) and …

Global Oil and Gas Storage Facilities Are Under Attack: The Titan Is at Auction to Help

Energy infrastructure across the globe face unprecedented aerial bombardment. The Titan is at auction to address catastrophic refinery and tank-farm infernos. BOULDER, CO, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Former U.S. …

Final Week: Wallet Max Emerald Summit Confirms NYT Bestselling Author Peter Fusaro & Founder Alissa Miky as Keynotes

Climate Week NYC event features keynotes Peter Fusaro and Alissa Miky, plus speakers spanning the UN, CDP, World Economic Forum, and JPMorgan. Limited tickets. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With less than one week …