Earlier today, Prime Minister John Briceño delivered his much‑anticipated 2025 Christmas message, inviting all Belizeans to embrace the true spirit of the season. He reminded listeners that Christmas is more than just a date, it’s a time to “stand together, support one another, and hold
As we told you on Tuesday, there’s been a breakthrough in talks between the Ministry of Transport and Belize’s Prefabricated House Builders and Movers. The discussions centered on new regulations that ban moving prefabricated homes, a rule that’s caused major concern for the industry. After
Earlier this month, we told you about the farmers in Middlesex who’ve been struggling for over a decade to get their produce out of the village. For years, the roads leading from their farms have been practically impassable. And ever since a large portion of
If you’ve been driving through Belize City this Christmas, you know that it’s a test of patience. Traffic officers are doing their best to keep things moving, but some intersections? Well, they’re still a nightmare. And one of the worst is at the corners of
He slipped out of police custody after being accused of robbing an American tourist in San Ignacio, but tonight, twenty-nine-year-old Israel Usher is back behind bars. Usher will be spending Christmas inside the Belize Central Prison. At first, reports suggested he lived in Santa Elena,
Tonight, the family of forty-one-year-old Linden Kelly is speaking out for the first time since his tragic death on Tuesday morning. Kelly passed away from injuries he suffered during a brutal machete attack last Friday. Police say he was confronted by two men in the
Tonight, a man once convicted of a shocking crime is walking free. Forty-eight-year-old Josue Sic, who was sentenced to two years in prison for sexually assaulting a five-year-old child, is no longer behind bars. Last Thursday, December eighteenth, High Court Justice Candace Nanton delivered a
Belize City is mourning the loss of an Albert Street legend, Jerry Lopez. For years, Jerry was a familiar face on that busy corner, selling produce and greeting passersby. Now, in the wake of his passing, Belizeans are coming together to support his family and
At sixty-nine years old, Santiago Castillo Jr. is finally hanging up his beloved bicycle, closing the chapter on a remarkable ride that’s lasted more than five decades. Known for his unstoppable spirit and sheer dedication, Castillo has become a household name in Belize’s cycling world,
The Caribbean private sector is doubling down on its commitment to regional integration. In a statement released on December twenty-third, the CARICOM Private Sector Organization and its partners reaffirmed their support for the CARICOM Single Market and Economy, better known as the CSME. They say
