After years of uncertainty and heartbreak, some Belizean families are finally getting a glimmer of hope. The National Forensic Science Service is pushing forward with efforts to identify human remains, examining skeletal samples, including one case dating back to 1998. With fingerprints no longer an
Outrage is growing over a viral video of Brian Swazo confronting a teenage basketball player at the Russell Garcia Auditorium, as more people demand accountability. The Child Advisory Body, representing young people across municipalities, has condemned the incident as unacceptable and urged authorities not to
The Government of Belize is gearing up for another legal battle after a High Court judge allowed a constitutional claim tied to an alleged cross-border abduction to move forward. The case, brought by inmate Joseph Budna, claims he was unlawfully taken into custody in a
Earlier this week, tensions flared in Indian Creek Village over the extraction of bush sticks, and Maya Leaders Alliance spokesperson Cristina Coc found herself in the middle of it. Coc says she was passing through from Independence Village when she stopped at the scene. She
A retired Belize Defense Force soldier who spent eighteen years protecting Belize’s borders, including confrontations with Guatemalan forces at the Sarstoon, has reached out to us complaining that he has yet to receive his pension. He says it’s been five months already since he left
Belizeans are raising eyebrows over a big change to one of the country’s most important documents. The familiar, decorative birth certificate is out, replaced by a plain paper version that citizens can now print themselves. The switch is sparking confusion and frustration, with many calling
A single phone call can change everything and for one Belizean woman, it did just that. Eighteen years ago, Rachel Sedacy took a leap of faith and reached out to businessman and philanthropist Lord Michael Ashcroft. That bold move set her on a path to
Rising fuel prices are hitting Belizeans hard, but a new player is promising a smarter way to drive. Today, BYD Belize rolled out its latest hybrid SUV, pitching it as a cost-saving, fuel-efficient option for everyday drivers. The big question: can it really ease the
Somewhere in Belize, skeletal remains dating as far back as 1998 have been sitting unidentified, belonging to someone whose family may still be waiting for an answer. The National Forensic Science Service (NFSS) is now attempting to give that person back their name. The NFSS is
A group of about 100 architectural and engineering technicians is preparing a constitutional challenge against new building regulations they say could put them out of business and drive up construction costs for ordinary Belizeans. The Association of Architectural and Engineering Technicians of Belize announced its intention
