The showdown in the sugar industry just got even more intense. Cane farmers have sent a loud and unmistakable message; they’re not backing down. On Sunday, growers overwhelmingly rejected a government‑supported plan that was supposed to end the long-running dispute with BSI/ASR. Even a million‑dollar
The Caribbean’s energy sector is changing fast, and utility leaders say the real challenge isn’t new technology, it’s people. At the CARILEC conference, the focus shifted from solar panels and grid upgrades to building a skilled, adaptable workforce. Industry leaders say the region can’t hit
Good evening, my name is Paul Lopez, and this is your weekly installment of Sports Monday. The Cycling Federation of Belize traveled with a delegation of ten athletes to the 2026 Pan American Road Cycling Championships in Monteria, Colombia. The team comprised of six elite
Assistant Superintendent of Police Stacy Smith revealed that Karim Espat was on High Court bail that restricted him from residing in San Pedro at the time of his murder. Espat was one of the three victims, including Oscar Mas and Yerlin Bueso Alvarez, who were shot
A High Court judge has rejected a bid by accused murderer Shaquile Perera to have his case thrown out, ruling on 20 March 2026 that there is sufficient evidence for the trial to continue. Perera is charged with murdering Darnell Puerto and attempting to murder Jehvon
Opposition Leader Tracy Panton opened this morning’s budget debate with a pointed attack on government fuel taxes, arguing that nearly half of every dollar Belizeans spend at the pump goes straight into “government coffers". She painted a picture of a country where the cost of living
Police have detained one man and are searching for another in relation to Sunday's late-night shooting that left 18-year-old Noe Batun dead in Guinea Grass Village, Orange Walk. Assistant Superintendent of Police Stacy Smith confirmed that the fatal incident unfolded after a dispute broke out inside
Two families are searching for answers after two young friends, 17-year-old Axel Cho and 15-year-old Jonathan Milian, were killed in a traffic accident near Belmopan on Saturday afternoon. Police say the crash happened around 5:00 pm on the George Price Highway near mile 43, when a
Belize recorded a score of 2.34 in the Q1 2026 Central America Composite Index (CACI), placing seventh among the seven Central American economies evaluated in the latest regional report. While the ranking reflects the ongoing impact of historically high sovereign debt, analysts point to recent
The Open Your Eyes morning segment highlighted Belize’s role as host for the upcoming Caribbean Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development 2026. This major regional event will bring together key players in tourism to focus on sustainability and the future of the industry in the Caribbean. What
