It’s a crisis that’s been creeping in for years but now, it’s hitting Belize’s coastline harder than ever. Sargassum is piling up in record amounts, and it’s costing local businesses thousands of dollars every single day. Since 2016, coastal communities have been battling the brown
Walking into this classroom today feels like stepping into a whole new world. The walls are brighter, the furniture is fresh, and the energy is totally different. What used to be just another classroom has been transformed into a vibrant, inspiring space for learning. Thanks
On Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump revealed that Washington launched a strike in the southern Caribbean Sea, targeting a drug vessel that had left Venezuela. Eleven people were killed in that operation. The U.S. isn’t stopping there; they’ve deployed at least eight warships and a
It has been more than a week since the abduction of Joseph Budna, who ended up in the custody of Guatemalan police on August 23. His abduction remains under investigation, says Foreign Affairs Minister Francis Fonseca. “Foreign Affairs is providing whatever information is required of us for
Belize’s Foreign Affairs Minister Francis Fonseca commented on the rising U.S. and Venezuela tensions following a U.S. strike in the southern Caribbean that killed 11 people on a suspected drug vessel. Fonseca told reporters that Belize remains committed to cooperating with international partners on security issues
Belizean fishers can continue exporting their catch to the United States after NOAA Fisheries confirmed that Belize fisheries meet U.S. standards under the Marine Mammal Protection Act Import Provisions. This milestone "ensures continued access to one of the most important export markets, demonstrating that Belize’s regulatory
Students at Grace Primary School are starting the school year in a completely revitalised classroom. Benny’s awarded a complete classroom makeover to teacher Kenisha Rhaburn, which included fresh paint, new furniture, and educational materials designed to inspire learning. “It made my classroom environment a beautiful and
Almost 30 shots were fired this morning on Coney Drive, Belize City. A picture of the scene shows dozens of expended shells littered across the busy street. The shooting incident occurred metres away from Buttonwood Bay Nazarene Primary School while classes were underway. The target was reputed
The International Association of Genocide Scholars (IAGS) is the world’s leading association of genocide experts, and it has declared that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. A resolution passed by the IAGS states that Israel’s conduct meets the legal definition under the UN Genocide Convention. It
Gunfire erupted on Coney Drive in Belize City moments ago, with nearly 30 shots fired at reputed gang figure Jahreem “32” Staine. Despite the barrage, police confirmed Staine walked away unharmed. Authorities are processing the scene, where about 28 expended shells were recovered. Staine, known as the leader
