A grieving daughter’s social media post has opened a wider conversation about compassion, communication and the rules governing death benefits at the Belize National Teachers’ Union. Odalisa Alonzo says her mother, retired veteran educator Eda Carballo, gave twenty-five years of contributions to the BNTU but
Is one auto parts company getting the inside track at the Ministry of Transport? That question was put directly to CEO Chester Williams today after concerns surfaced over the ministry’s use of Special Effects Performance Auto Parts. Williams flatly denied that the company is a
Belize is sending its story around the world, one stamp at a time. The Belize Postal Service today launched its 2026 Belize Definitive Stamp Issue under the theme “Celebrating Belize,” featuring eleven stamps that capture the people, places and moments that help define the nation.
The viral video of two men cornering and handling a jaguar cub in Mountain Pine Ridge has sparked anger across Belize. Conservationists say the encounter put both the animal and the men at risk and may have violated wildlife protection laws. But as authorities consider
Protecting Belize’s forests is dangerous work, and a recent operation inside the Sibun Forest Reserve is showing just how risky it can be. A Forest Department officer was reportedly threatened after authorities uncovered an illegal logging operation deep within the reserve. Over three days, officers
Climate change is not just an environmental issue. For Belize’s children, it can mean flooded classrooms, hotter school days and communities struggling through longer droughts. Now, with support from UNICEF, Belize is taking a closer look at how climate change affects its youngest and most
Belizeans may not have a team in the World Cup final, but that is not stopping fans from choosing sides like everything is on the line. This weekend, Argentina and Spain meet in a blockbuster showdown, and across the country, supporters are preparing for the
The Stann Creek Institute for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ITVET) has officially unveiled its renovated campus following a $1.4 million rehabilitation project aimed at improving facilities for students pursuing trade and technical skills. A ribbon-cutting ceremony held earlier this week marked the completion of
The Belize Postal Service has introduced its new “Belize Definitive Stamp Issue 2026: Celebrating Belize,” a collection of 11 stamps highlighting the country’s culture, traditions, achievements, and national milestones. The new definitive stamp series will remain in circulation for the next five years and features designs
U.S. health officials are investigating a growing outbreak of a parasite that causes severe, sometimes "explosive", watery diarrhoea, with thousands of cases reported across the country. The outbreak involves cyclosporiasis, a foodborne illness caused by the Cyclospora parasite. Nearly 7,000 cases have been reported in the
