What started as a flashy fundraiser, complete with big promises and a brand‑new Toyota Hilux up for grabs, was supposed to rally the community behind the charitable work of the Sub Umbra Floreo Lions Club. But months after all the excitement and promotion, that highly
Belize Government Lotteries is sounding the alarm tonight, calling out a fast‑growing online scam targeting hopeful lottery players. Across social media, bogus pages and fake profiles are popping up, promising “winning numbers” for Boledo, the Ordinary, and the Jackpot Lottery. The catch? They want your
Tonight, Belize is taking another step toward expanding its agricultural footprint in the region. Government officials met this week with their counterparts in Guatemala to clear the way for Belizean products to move more easily through that country on their journey to El Salvador. Minister
A new wave of leadership is rising in Belize tonight. Women from across the country are stepping up, speaking out, and preparing to lead. They’ve gathered for a two‑day Caribbean Women in Leadership workshop, an initiative designed to give young women the tools, confidence, and
This morning in Belize City, the National Commission for Families and Children, together with UNICEF and the Ministry of Human Development, launched what they’re calling the Blue Teddy Bear Campaign. And yes, the name is intentional, a small blue teddy bear with a band‑aid, meant
Every year, the Belize Nature Conservation Foundation shines a spotlight on the groups working hard to protect our country’s natural treasures. At its annual award ceremony, BNCF doesn’t just hand out recognition, the foundation invests directly in the organizations enforcing the rules and safeguarding Belize’s
"More Than a Shop" For more than a quarter century, a small neighborhood grocery has opened its doors each morning not just to sell bread, rice, or a single sachet of seasoning, but to offer something increasingly rare in Belize's retail landscape: trust. At sixty-seven years old,
The Belize Government Lotteries Limited (BGLL) is warning the public about fraudulent social media posts offering “winning numbers” for Boledo, Ordinary, and Jackpot lottery games in exchange for money. BGLL says it is impossible for anyone to know those numbers in advance. Every draw is run
Belize is working on opening a new export route that would send local agricultural products through Guatemala and into El Salvador, following talks between senior officials from both countries. Agriculture Minister Rodwell Ferguson met with his Guatemalan counterparts this week to iron out the logistics of
Government agencies, police, and international partners have come together to launch the Blue Teddy Bear Campaign in Belize, a drive to raise awareness about child abuse and get communities involved in protecting children. The campaign is led by the National Commission for Families and Children (NCFC)
