Belize is making strides in implementing a new system that will strengthen the country’s disaster preparedness and response. This morning, the National Emergency Response Agency (NEMO) hosted the second workshop for the UN’s Early Warnings for All Initiative which will provide nations across the globe
Belize’s sargassum problem is no longer just a coastal nuisance, it’s now a national concern. Over the past few months, everyone’s been pitching in: government agencies, local businesses, and everyday Belizeans have joined forces to tackle the relentless waves of seaweed washing ashore. And the
He’s the only forensic examiner in Belize, and for decades, Doctor Roque Blanco has been there to serve his country. His work has touched nearly every corner of public safety, criminal justice, and legal medicine. To continue his life’s mission of service to Belize, he
Belize is strengthening its disaster preparedness with the UN’s Early Warnings for All Initiative. Today, NEMO hosted its second national workshop under the programme, which is designed to give countries the technical capacity to detect hazards early and respond effectively. National Emergency Coordinator Daniel Mendez said
Senior Magistrate Baja Shoman declared a loan agreement between Bathsheba Limited and Shermadine Dennison unenforceable, citing multiple violations of the Money Lenders Act and associated regulations. The case, heard in full on June 27, 2025, centered around a $2000 loan issued to Dennison on November 4,
President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali and the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) are projected to win a second term with a sweeping victory in Guyana’s 2025 General and Regional Elections, according to preliminary results from the Elections Commission. Prime Minister Mark Phillips and Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo
The shooting death of 28-year-old Wilson Hernandez, owner of Selfie Lounge, continues to be investigated. On Monday, police charged 21-year-old Christy Guzman with manslaughter after she allegedly fired the shot that killed Hernandez during a domestic dispute. But newly surfaced security footage has the public asking
Authorities are investigating the discovery of a decomposed body in the Red Creek area of the Cayo District. The grim find was made around 4:00 p.m. on Saturday after police responded to reports of a body in the area. Upon arrival, officers found the remains of
Gaza is facing a worsening humanitarian crisis as the death toll mounts from both starvation and Israeli military attacks. According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, 13 Palestinians, including three children, have died from starvation and malnutrition over the past 24 hours, bringing the total hunger-related deaths
This week’s celebrations build up to Saturday’s 2025 Carnival Road March, one of the most looked-forward-to events of Belize’s 'September vibes' that attracts both Belizeans and visitors. With the countdown on, preparations are already underway for a weekend of colour, music and, of course, high energy.
