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
Members of the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association (BSCFA) chose to press ahead with its ongoing high-stakes lawsuit over Fairtrade earnings. At a Special General Meeting on Sunday, an estimated 75% of members of the BSCFA voted to continue their Fairtrade Premium lawsuit against BSI and
San Pedro police have charged a 22-year-old fisherman in connection with last week's triple murder, but his family insists he is innocent and says surveillance footage proves he was never at the scene. Shelby Hernandez was taken into custody and charged with the killings of Karim
Road blockades across Guatemala’s Petén Department are disrupting key routes near the Belize border. It is part of the Guatemalan transport operators' escalating protests over rising fuel costs. According to an official notice issued by transport leader Carmencita Deyadira Luna Corado, demonstrators took to the streets
A tanker carrying Russian-origin diesel originally bound for Cuba has changed course to Trinidad and Tobago, according to ship-tracking data reviewed by Reuters. The move leaves Cuba with no immediate fuel supply in sight. So far this year, the island has received only two tankers carrying
An injured tapir’s return to the wild is being hailed as a powerful example of community-led conservation in Belize. The Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center shared the story of an adult male tapir, affectionately known as "Frederick." Frederick was first found in January in Blue Creek,
Just under 48 hours after threatening to destroy Iran's power plants, US President Donald Trump shifted tone on Monday, announcing that military strikes have been postponed and that the two countries are close to resolving their conflict. In a post to Truth Social, Trump said the
Farmers in the Santa Familia area are raising concerns over a growing number of cattle deaths they believe are tied to screwworm infestation. One farmer told News Five the response from authorities has not matched the scale of the problem. He says the signs have been
Belize has slipped two places in the latest World Happiness Report, ranking 27th in 2026 compared to 25th last year. The annual study, produced by Gallup, the Oxford Wellbeing Research Centre, and the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, measures how people in 140 countries rate their
