Belize’s legal fraternity is mourning the loss of one of its most respected and knowledgeable figures. Edmund Oliver Pennil, who dedicated more than six decades of service to the judiciary, passed away on Saturday. Widely regarded as a living encyclopedia of Belize’s court system, Pennil
Belize has lost a familiar voice, one that carried both news and inspiration into homes across the country. Eufemio Cruz, known to many as “Brother Fem,” passed away today after a fall at his home on Monday led to hospitalization. Cruz built a legacy that
U.S. agriculture officials have confirmed three additional cases of the New World screwworm, bringing the total number of known infections to five. The latest cases include three calves and a goat in Texas, along with a dog in neighbouring New Mexico. The dog had not travelled
He was a journalist, musician, and man of faith that the country came to know as "Brother Fem," known to few by his full name, Eufemio Cruz. Cruz passed away at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital this morning at around 11:30 after being hospitalised for
San Pedro's sargassum crisis is costing the town council millions a year in cleanup costs alone, and the reality is that there may be no end to it any time soon. The science advisor for the San Pedro Town Council, Valentine Rosado, says every year
A Belizean woman living abroad says the government allocated land her family had leased since 1993 to another person without ever informing them that their purchase application had been denied, and she is now preparing to take legal action. Geraldine Hyde says her husband, Goldburn Sutherland,
Belize Water Services Limited (BWSL) is facing criticism from customers who say their water supply is being disconnected over very small unpaid balances, sometimes as little as five dollars. Several users have taken to social media to share their experiences. One customer wrote, “BWS de on
Mexico's newly appointed ambassador to Belize is telling Belizeans to not let recent security concerns in Mexico stop them from visiting the country. Ana Luisa Vallejo Barba addressed those safety concerns head-on during her appearance on Open Your Eyes this morning. "Please come again to Chetumal.
At least eight people were killed Tuesday when Israeli airstrikes hit the southern Lebanese city of Tyre. The attack came just one day after Israel and Iran agreed to pause direct attacks following a request from U.S. President Donald Trump. "Both sides, Israel and Iran, are
Belize is heading for a Sargassum red phase. Despite an all-hands response from coastline communities, the country may be entering its worst phase yet. The San Pedro Town Council confirmed the warning in a Monday statement that outlined an extensive response. It said crews have been
