An already suspended police officer is once again behind bars, facing a fresh set of disturbing allegations involving a child. Dexter Diego, who has been out on bail since 2023 on charges of sexual offenses against a minor, returned to court this afternoon on new
Belize has an Office of the Ombudsman for a reason. It is the place where ordinary citizens can take their complaints of corruption, abuse, and injustice by those in power, free of charge and in confidence. But right now, that office has no one sitting
Over the weekend, the Agriculture and Trade Show Grounds buzzed with life, from dusty arenas and roaring crowds to sleek displays of modern farming at work. While the adult rodeo delivered the high risk thrills many came for, the show offered much more than heart
What starts in Belize City can now end on a mound half a world away. At just twenty years old, Delbert Hinds is trading cast nets for fastballs as his baseball journey takes him to Japan, and closer to the major leagues. On Tuesday, Hinds
Hundreds poured into the National Agriculture and Trade Show grounds in Belmopan over the weekend despite scorching temperatures. All drawn by everything from bucking bulls and horse racing to drone displays and a dog show. The three-day event delivered its signature mix of tradition and innovation.
Balancing the Economic Reality in Belize This morning’s Open Your Eyes segment at 7am tackled one of the most pressing issues facing households and businesses across the country: the rising cost of living versus stagnant income levels. The discussion, titled “Cost of Living vs. Income: Can
Michaela Baide said her son was not meant to have left the house on Saturday, but Glenn Lamb Jr. stepped out that afternoon and never came home. Lamb Jr is one of two men killed in the horrific fatal crash on the George Price Highway between
"Press freedom is not an abstract principle but a living condition for democracy and development," said UNDP Deputy Resident Representative Michael Lund during Saturday's University of Belize Prize for Investigative Journalism ceremony. That was Lund's message to the audience as he warned about the state of
Fifteen dump truck loads of sargassum were cleared from Placencia Beach in mid-April, yet the shoreline remains overwhelmed as more continues to wash ashore. "Sargassum continues to come in quite heavily, and we will continue with efforts to remove as much as possible," the Council said. The
A fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran is under strain after both sides exchanged fire in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, raising fresh concerns about regional stability and global energy supplies. According to CNN, the US military said it destroyed six Iranian boats after
