This week, a resident of Crooked Tree got the birthday surprise of a lifetime, winning twenty-five thousand dollars on a Scratch and Win ticket. Earlier today, he dropped by our office to share the excitement he felt when he realized he had won such a
Belize is set to experience moist and unstable weather as a cold front approaches. Expect sunny skies with cloudy intervals today. By tonight, conditions will become increasingly cloudy, with a few showers and thunderstorms developing initially offshore and along southern coastal areas. As the evening progresses,
Police continue to investigate a fire incident in the DFC neighbourhood of San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, that destroyed three structures, including a two-story house, a four-bedroom home, and a small shop with a bedroom. The damage is estimated at $200,000. The property owner, Sandra Catzim,
Residents in Region 7 are urged to monitor waterways and remain cautious. On the Rio Hondo, flood levels at Blue Creek North are expected to decrease, while at Santa Cruz, minimal increases in levels are anticipated. Flood stage levels will also decrease from San Antonio,
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Francis Fonseca, is representing Belize at the second India-CARICOM Summit in Guyana. The India-CARICOM Summit brings together leaders from India and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to explore ways of enhancing bilateral ties. Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented seven key
Bluesky, a social media platform, recently reached one million users, seeing rapid growth as many users left X (formerly Twitter) following the U.S. presidential election. According to Similarweb, over 115,000 U.S. users deactivated their X accounts on November 6, though X still had its highest
The Belize Softball Federation announced on Monday that the roster for the U-18 National Team is set to represent Belize in the Central American Softball Championships from November 21-24 in Estelí, Nicaragua. The team departed on Tuesday and is to return on Monday, November 25. The Federation
Belize officially opened its High Commission office in the Cooperative Republic of Guyana on Tuesday. This is according to an X post by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade. It said, "FM Fonseca, accompanied by Amb. Mai and HC Gale Miller-Garnett, officially opened
Negotiations on funding for adaptation to climate change are gridlocked. "We must double the funding for adaptation and expedite the allocation of resources to address the damages caused by climate change," said Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change, and Disaster
Last week, Prime Minister John Briceño travelled to Mexico City on an official visit aimed at strengthening the relationship between both countries. That same day, he chaired a meeting of COCESNA, the Central American Air Navigation Services Corporation, in his role as pro tempore chairman.
