The United States Navy fired on and seized an Iranian cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman on Sunday after its crew refused orders to turn back from a naval blockade. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said the destroyer USS Spruance intercepted the vessel, identified as the
Frustration is mounting among relatives of missing Belize City resident Deborah 'Bree' Arthurs, who has now been unaccounted for 21 days, with no confirmed leads into her disappearance. Arthurs, a call center employee and mother of one, was last seen on Friday, March 27, in the
Iranian gunboats opened fire on a tanker attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, while a second vessel reported being struck by a projectile, according to CNN, citing maritime authorities. The incidents come after Iran’s military announced it was reimposing restrictions on the vital
Prime Minister John Briceño on Friday presided over a high-level discussion on the economic realities facing small states, as part of the 2026 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group in Washington, D.C.. The session centred on a newly introduced Small
A new system is quietly changing how public officers report for work, and it’s already stirring debate. The Government of Belize is rolling out a new human resource management system that includes biometric time and attendance devices in ministries and departments nationwide. Officials say the
The fallout over immigration officers posted to the Western Border is intensifying tonight. Officers placed on administrative leave after calling in sick are now challenging that decision, at least one has hired an attorney, signaling this dispute may be headed for a legal showdown. And
The President of the Public Service Union, Dean Flowers, has fired back at recent remarks made by Prime Minister John Briceño, who questioned why the union does not seek to work more closely with the government. The PM’s remarks came after reporters questioned him about
A renewed sense of optimism is taking hold at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital. Stepping into one of the most scrutinized leadership roles in the country, new KHMH CEO Sharine Reyes says she’s already feeling the weight and the support of a nation watching closely.
Belize is once again putting the spotlight on girls in technology, as the “Lead Like a Girl” initiative returns for its fourth year, bigger than ever. One hundred and forty students from thirty-five high schools across the country are taking part, exploring opportunities in ICT
After meeting with the Ministry of Transport on Thursday, the Belize Bus Association says talks were largely favorable, with operators backing away from any immediate fare increase. The association instead appealed for administrative approval to adjust its fares to what the National Bus Company has
