Big dreams often need a little help, and today, sixteen students from across Belize received exactly that. Belize Bank Limited awarded scholarships to some of the country’s top-performing students during its fourteenth annual scholarship ceremony. The awards recognize academic excellence while helping families meet the
An early morning ride home on a familiar stretch of road near the national referral hospital on Princess Margaret Drive ended in tragedy for thirty-one-year-old security guard David Lucas. He was riding his black Lifan motorcycle on Coney Drive and while turning right into Princess
A police officer who once earned a family’s trust is now awaiting sentencing after admitting to having sex with a minor. Twenty-nine-year-old Police Constable Dexter Diego pleaded guilty in the High Court to four counts of unlawful sexual intercourse involving a girl who was 13
If you see a Doony’s loan offer online asking you to send money first, do not fall for it. The company is warning customers about a fake social media page using the Doony’s name to promote fraudulent loan services. According to management, the page is
Something is killing pets in El Progresso Seven Miles Village, and residents want answers. Over the past few days, several dogs and cats have turned up dead under unexplained circumstances in the Cayo District community. While no official cause has been confirmed, some residents fear
Nearly one hundred young boys and girls are ready to show what they have learned after two weeks of drills, teamwork and basketball basics. The Belize City Council’s annual Peewee Basketball Camp wraps up this week, but not before the campers take center court at
Gretchen Fatima Fernandez came to Belize with a love for dance and turned that passion into a growing movement. Since launching Dance With Fatima at Body 2000 Gym in 2021, the Cuban-born instructor has built a loyal following through high-energy classes that blend salsa, bachata,
Tonight, a Belize City resident is celebrating a twenty-thousand-dollar Scratch and Win prize. The lucky winner bought her ticket from Twins Supermarket. We spoke with her today about the winnings and her plans for it. Here is what she told us. Voice of: Scratch and Win
The captain of the MV Barima and two crew members have been jointly charged with murder over the ferry's fatal capsizing and were remanded to prison. Those charged are 40-year-old Captain Kevin "KP” Price, 42-year-old Chief Mate Rondell Dwayne Roberts, and 33-year-old Goods Superintendent Delon Granderson.
Belize now has what political analysts describe as a blueprint for regulating political financing. The bigger question is whether the country's political leaders are prepared to use it. The Belize Policy Research Institute (BELPRI) says its latest report outlines how Belize could finally introduce long-discussed campaign
