Many of you are probably packing your bags and making final preparations for the massive Easter exodus set to begin on Thursday afternoon, heading to your favorite coastal getaways. But instead of the picture-perfect beaches you’re hoping for, you may be greeted by an unwelcoming
As suitcases come out and ferry tickets sell fast, Belize’s island hotspots are shifting into full holiday mode. On Caye Caulker and San Pedro, local leaders say the countdown to Easter has been underway for weeks, not just for parties and beach time, but for
Two weeks after a violent triple murder in San Pedro, residents of Ambergris Caye are still reeling. Karim Espat, Oscar Mas, and Yerlin Alvarez were killed in what authorities describe as a targeted gang attack. The brazen crime has raised concerns just as the island
Twelve months after one of Belize’s most terrifying moments in the air, the focus has shifted from the chaos in the air to the quiet aftermath on the ground. On Holy Thursday 2025, a routine Tropic Air flight from Corozal to San Pedro was seized midair
Farmers from the Stann Creek District travelled to Cayo this week as part of an agricultural exchange programme hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and New Growth Industries. The initiative organised through the Department of Co-operatives aimed to give southern farmers firsthand exposure to
The Belize Boxing Commission (BBC) has been formally established as the national body in charge of professional boxing, with full authority to regulate the sport across the country. Incorporated as a non‑profit under the Belize Companies Act, 2022, the Commission is officially recognised by the National
As the Easter weekend approaches, many Belizeans are gearing up to leave the city and head to the cayes, villages, and inland destinations to spend time with family and unwind. But with that annual Easter travel rush comes traffic, delays, and safety concerns. If you’re planning
Security on Belize’s northern waters is getting a timely upgrade with the launch of a new Belize Coast Guard operating base on Caye Caulker. The base places security closer to one of the country’s busiest and fastest-growing island communities. It is expected to improve response times
The Caribbean’s top young swimmers will descend on Martinique from April 3 to 8, 2026, as the island hosts the 39th CARIFTA Aquatics Championships, organizers confirmed during a press conference at the Centre Aquatique Pierre Samot. Twenty-four nations are expected to compete in swimming, artistic swimming,
Turning Passion into Purpose This morning’s segment on Open Your Eyes shined a spotlight on entrepreneurship, beauty, and determination as host Sabreena Daly sat down with Monica Gongora, owner of Makeup by Monz. The conversation centered on Monica’s inspiring journey as a Belizean entrepreneur who turned
