Can Belize afford to abandon a country that stood with us when independence was still uncertain? As pressure from the United States places Belize’s relationship with Cuba under renewed scrutiny, former Prime Minister Said Musa says the answer is no. In an exclusive interview with
Questions surrounding former Acting Chief Forest Officer John Pinelo are back in focus, despite an earlier internal investigation finding no evidence of wrongdoing. A report on allegations involving Pinelo’s dealings with a private businessman is now moving through the official review process, while Pinelo remains
A viral video raised troubling questions about possible misconduct inside the Forest Department, but Forestry Minister Orlando Habet says the footage does not tell the full story. The video shows forestry officers entering a property and handling mahogany lumber linked to an illegal logging investigation
Students and environmental activists rolled up their sleeves in Belmopan today, planting fifty trees as part of a nationwide push to restore green spaces and combat climate change. The tree-planting exercise, led by the United Nations Development Program, in partnership with the Forest Department and
The sargassum crisis is tightening its grip on southern Belize, and residents and business owners say government’s response is falling short. The thick seaweed continues to wash ashore, threatening coastal communities, tourism activity and livelihoods, but Sustainable Development Minister Orlando Habet admits there is still
A major fish kill in the Belize River Valley was not caused by one polluter or a single contaminant. Instead, environmental officials say severe flooding washed a dangerous mixture of organic material, pesticides and fertilizers into the river. The Department of the Environment will present
A viral video showing students gathered under the blazing sun has exposed an urgent need at Silk Grass Methodist School. With more than four hundred and sixty students enrolled, the school’s existing shed simply cannot provide enough shade during assemblies and other activities. Now, administrators
Tonight, Belize City will celebrate one of the artists who helped shape the sound of Belizean music. The Living Legends Concert Series returns to Lord Rhaburn Plaza with a free tribute to Supa G, honoring his decades of music, influence and entertainment. The event will
The Belizean entertainer is this year’s honouree for the Living Legends Concert, being held tonight at Lord Rhaburn Plaza in Belize City as part of the September Celebrations. According to Kim Vasquez, Director of the Institute of Creative Arts, Supa G will also perform a song
The Central Bank of Belize has addressed the Essential Services Arbitration Tribunal's ruling ordering it to pay former senior clerk Dapheen Bowen nearly $27,000. The Bank issued a statement today outlining its position on the case, saying it accepts the procedural findings against it but stands
