U.S. President Donald Trump says he will “hold off” on a planned military strike against Iran that was expected to take place Tuesday. In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump said he made the decision after receiving requests from leaders in Qatar,
A family in Barranco Village, Toledo, is slowly getting back on its feet after a devastating house fire destroyed their home and left them with nothing. For homeowner Shamira Zuniga, the moment she saw the new structure marked a turning point after months of hardship and
A Taste of Belizean Tradition Viewers of this morning’s Open Your Eyes were treated to a flavorful and heartwarming cooking segment featuring Stephita’s Best, a growing local restaurant known for serving some of Belize’s favorite traditional corn-based dishes. During the live segment, Stephita showcased her culinary
As the world observes International Women in Maritime Day, Belize is drawing attention to a shift in one of its most critical but traditionally male-dominated industries. A rising leader who has helped shape the Women in Maritime Association of Belize is Jada Sutherland. What began as
Transport officials say nearly four out of every ten fatal road crashes in Belize involve motorcycles, and the leading cause of those deaths is head injuries. Now, the Ministry of Transport is preparing legislative reforms focused on improving motorcycle helmet safety. [caption id="attachment_93831" align="alignnone" width="903"] RF&G,
Minister of Home Affairs, Oscar Mira, has thrown his full support behind calls for a national sex offenders’ registry in Belize, saying convicted sexual offenders should be publicly known and that he intends to use his ministry to make it happen. Speaking on Open Your Eyes,
Only two weeks are left in the regular season of the National Elite Basketball League (NEBL) with six final games, of which four teams will make it to the playoffs. The NEBL regular season is in its final stretch, and while the Belize City Defenders and
A family in Bella Vista village, Toledo, escaped an early Sunday morning fire that destroyed both their home and their family business. The fire broke at around 4 o’clock in the morning. 73-year-old Felicita Ruiz escaped the blaze alongside her daughter Zarahi Pineda, eight-year-old granddaughter and
A deadly Ebola outbreak has prompted the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare a global public health emergency after the disease spread from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) into Uganda within 24 hours. As of 16th May 2026, 246 suspected cases and 80 suspected
Whether it is a teacher, police officer, or someone in a position of power, Special Envoy Rossana Briceño says convicted sex offenders in Belize should no longer be able to hide behind a closed registry. Briceño's demand for "greater accountability, transparency, and stronger protections against these
