Residents of Belize City experienced a significant power outage in the early hours of November 11, 2025, following a major transmission line fault. The disruption, which began around 12:30 a.m., was attributed to a damaged utility pole near the Westlake Substation at Mile 8 on the George Price Highway. Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) confirmed that adverse weather conditions further hindered repair efforts. Despite these challenges, BEL initiated immediate restoration work, successfully restoring power to several neighborhoods, including Belama (Phases 1, 2 & 4), Bella Vista, Buttonwood Bay, and Coral Grove by 2:31 a.m. However, as of the latest update, parts of Belize City remained without electricity, with BEL projecting full restoration by 12 noon, pending safe conditions to re-energize the transmission line. The outage also temporarily impacted eRide bus services across the city.
