The recent controversy surrounding Raul Rocha Cantu, a Mexican billionaire under investigation for serious criminal activities, has sparked heated debate in Belize. Despite being linked to fuel and arms trafficking, drug smuggling, and even organized crime, reports surfaced that Rocha secured a strategic position in
Belize just made history on the global cultural stage. Two of our most treasured Creole traditions, Krismos Bram and Sambai, are now officially recognized by UNESCO as part of humanity’s intangible cultural heritage. That announcement came today in New Delhi, India, where a proud Belizean
Imagine waking up to find the beach outside your home shrinking day by day. That’s the reality in Placencia, where the coastline is disappearing faster than anyone expected. Shops and homes are inching closer to the water, and every high tide feels like a warning.
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), the leading UN agency on migration, has played a pivotal role in Belize’s migration landscape since establishing its local office in 2010. Initially operating with a small team and limited programs, IOM Belize expanded significantly after 2017, launching major
It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas, and Bowen & Bowen is turning up the cheer. For sixteen years, their Jingle Box initiative has been brightening holiday tables, and this year they’ve stepped it up to three hundred boxes, up from two-fifty last year.
For the thirteenth year in a row, Belize Bank is bringing the holiday spirit to the students and staff of Stella Maris Primary School with its annual Christmas party. The event has become a cherished tradition, giving children gifts from Santa and a full turkey
The United Democratic Party says the Ministry of Transport’s new and upcoming mandatory motorcycle training is unfair to working Belizeans. The two-week course is set to begin in January 2026, with a cost of up to three hundred dollars. "This will materially impact our citizens, and
For the 13th year in a row, Belize Bank has brought the holiday spirit to the students and staff of Stella Maris School with its annual Christmas party. The event has become a cherished tradition, giving children gifts from Santa and a full turkey dinner with
Australia’s world-first ban on social media use for children under 16 has taken effect, and it is facing growing resistance by teenagers. The ban already has legal challenges in the nation’s highest court. Two 15-year-olds have filed a case against the law. They argue that it
Online scams are not new. Yet as Belize leans further into digital payments and internet marketplaces, scammers are finding convenient ways to exploit trust in well-known banks. Many buyers are now second-guessing transfers and deposits because more cases are being reported. But how are persons getting
