"What happened is that the industry has taken the way of advertising these products as very sexy, very attractive and so forth," said Esner Vellos, director of the National Drug Abuse Control Council (NDACC). The Ministry of Health and Wellness in collaboration with the Pan American
Prime Minister John Briceño has confirmed that Oscar Arnold will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on June 2, with the formal transition set for June 1. Briceño made the announcement during an appearance on Open Your Eyes, revealing
Belize recorded a sharp increase in imports during April 2026, while domestic exports declined slightly, according to the latest External Trade report released by the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB). The report shows that total merchandise imports for April stood at $268 million, an increase of
A late‑night fire has left San Marcos resident Ambrosio Teul without a home and frustrated over the absence of police and village leaders at the scene. Teul said the fire broke out around 10:30 Thursday night, consuming a thatch house on his property. He managed to
Understanding the Power of Artificial Intelligence Today’s episode of Open Your Eyes explored one of the most talked-about topics in modern technology, artificial intelligence. Joining the morning show was Cristian Silva, Founder and CEO of Silvatech, who shared valuable insights into how AI is shaping everyday
US President, Donald Trump, gathered with senior aides in the White House Situation Room to make what he called a "final determination" on a potential agreement with Iran. The deal could end months of military conflict and reopen one of the world's most critical shipping
A doctor was shot and killed in Belmopan this morning while driving his young daughter to school in a brazen daylight attack that unfolded in front of multiple witnesses across from the Las Flores Park. The victim has been identified as Dr Naun Bonilla, an internist
Police have charged a 21-year-old man in connection with the shooting of 25-yrar-old Maleek Sutherland earlier this week in the Old Capital. Authorities say Jadon Young was charged with Attempted Murder and Use of Deadly Means of Harm. According to police, Sutherland of Bermudian Landing Village was
The Belize Bus Association is urging the government to include operators in the next phase of the electric bus pilot, stressing the need for hands-on experience. In a letter to the Ministry of Transport, the BBA says its members have yet to operate the electric
Belize’s football family is rallying after a devastating crash in Corozal left coach and former national player Miriam Villamil with life-changing injuries. Doctors amputated one of her legs after the coaster she was in, carrying young footballers, slammed into the back of an unlit cane
