Residents along sections of the George Price Highway and in communities such as Ladyville say new drains being built as part of ongoing highway upgrades are too high. They say low-lying properties could be left with worsening flood conditions instead of improved drainage. Minister of Infrastructure
Belize’s Top Fighters Prepare for a Major Showdown On today’s episode of Open Your Eyes, PROFC CEO Silvino Riverol and undefeated lightweight contender Dominic Beaino shared details about the highly anticipated PROFC 22 event set for Saturday, June 27, in Orange Walk. The card will feature a
Belize's meteorological and disaster management organisations gathered last week for the opening of the 14th Annual National Climate Outlook Forum, with El Niño conditions already declared and forecasters warning that extended dry spells and erratic rainfall could be ahead. The two-day forum, held under the theme
Keir Starmer announced his resignation as UK Prime Minister and Labour leader, just two years after winning the biggest parliamentary majority for his party this century. A landslide victory made him the sixth British prime minister in just under a decade. Starmer will remain in office
High‑level talks between the United States and Iran in Switzerland ended Monday with both sides agreeing on a roadmap to reach a final peace deal within 60 days. The negotiations faced several tense moments. At one point, Iran threatened to walk away from the talks after
Belize has assumed the Pro Tempore Presidency of the Central American Educational and Cultural Coordination body, known as CECC/SICA, for a six-month term. This makes it the second time the country has held the position since January 2023. The handover took place on 17 June at
A former England teacher convicted of sexually abusing and murdering his 13-month-old adopted son has been sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. Jamie Varley, 37, received a whole-life order after being found guilty of the murder of Preston Davey, who died in July
Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a pregnant woman in Hattieville on Saturday afternoon. The victim has since been identified as Jane Urbina of Santa Elena, Cayo. She died after being shot while waiting for transportation outside the village. Her unborn child also did not
High-stakes negotiations between the United States and Iran got underway in Switzerland on Sunday, but the diplomatic effort was overshadowed by fresh threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, who warned Tehran of severe consequences if a final agreement is not reached. The talks, led by U.S.
Iran announced today that it is closing the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil transit routes, accusing Israel of violating a ceasefire in Lebanon and the United States of failing to uphold the first phase of a tentative agreement aimed at
