Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum says her country will continue working with Cuban doctors, even as other nations across the Americas have ended similar agreements under pressure from the United States. At her morning press briefing, Sheinbaum described the programme as a “bilateral agreement that helps Mexico
The Corozal Free Zone confirmed today that its operations are running normally, following recent concerns over cartel activity at the Belize–Mexico border. Management said all goods are being processed efficiently, essential services remain fully functional, and visitors continue to shop without interruption. The statement clarifies comments
Today’s segment on Open Your Eyes focused on public safety ahead of the Easter holiday, featuring insights from Terence Woodye, First Aid National Coordinator at the Belize Red Cross. The discussion centered on practical safety measures and the importance of preparedness during one of the
The National Bus Company (NBC) is up and running with seventeen operators on board, but the transition to a cleaner, more organised public transportation system is proving to be easier said than done. Bus run schedules remain an issue, and Minister of Transport Dr Louis Zabaneh
The Port of Belize is back at the table with its $900 million cargo and cruise tourism expansion project, and this time the government says it has learned from past mistakes. Public consultations are being held today as the project moves through the environmental impact assessment
Police are searching for two men in connection with a robbery reported in southern Belize. Twenty-four-year-old Alaih Hilda Augustine, a waitress of Hopkins Village, told police that shortly before 1:00 a.m. on Monday, she was socializing with a friend along the roadside near the Savannah area
Two Belize City residents are in police custody following the discovery of cannabis, a firearm, and ammunition during a search operation on Tuesday morning. Around 10:00 a.m., law enforcement officers conducted a joint operation and executed a search warrant at a residence on Handy Side Street
The government is now looking at ways to regulate the rental market, as prices continue to climb across Belize. For many low-income families, a single room rental can consume a significant portion of their monthly income, leaving little room for food, utilities, or other basic needs. "Some
Tensions at the Belize–Mexico border are finally easing tonight after several tense days in which cartel activity on the Mexican side brought cross‑border trade to a crawl. For most of the week, criminal groups reportedly held the northern trade route hostage, blocking shipments, demanding payments,
The Caribbean Court of Justice has jolted Belize’s election‑fairness debate, delivering a big win for activist Jeremy Enriquez and Senior Counsel Anand Ramlogan. On March twenty‑third, the CCJ reinstated their appeals, previously thrown out by the Court of Appeal on a technicality. Enriquez first challenged
