A peaceful protest took to the water in Sittee River this morning, as Garifuna activists traveled by boat from Hopkins to call out what they describe as disrespectful and discriminatory remarks made during a recent village boundary meeting. The demonstration comes after tense exchanges over
Sports development in Belize is gaining strong momentum, and it’s already taking shape on the ground. Government is rolling out an ambitious plan to build a network of high-performance training centers across the country, starting with a major overhaul of the Marion Jones Sporting Complex.
The Briceño administration has secured approval from the House of Representatives to borrow BZ$47 million from the World Bank's International Development Association for a project aimed at expanding early childhood education and boosting employment opportunities for women. The loan comes with an additional US$1.28 million
Police are investigating a reported home invasion in Cristo Rey Village that led to the apprehension of two suspects, one of whom was shot during the incident. According to information received, the home invasion occurred on Thursday afternoon. Residents alerted authorities, prompting a swift response from
Belizean DJ "Mistah Geeh" announced this week he is cancer-free after his months-long battle with cancer and kidney failure that forced him into dozens of combined treatment, including chemotherapy, dialysis and a stem cell transplant. The entertainer, whose real name is Jiri Loskot, was diagnosed in
Trinidad and Tobago has secured a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2027–2028 term, winning one of the most emphatic election results of the day with 181 votes out of 191 cast, including the support of all five permanent members of
The Government of Belize is in discussions with BermudAir about potential new routes to Belize, even as the global airline industry faces cutbacks and route reductions. Tourism Minister Anthony Mahler confirmed that talks with the airline have been ongoing for some time, with early discussions even
After everything it took to get here, the birthday card sent by an 82-year-old mother in the United States finally made it to her son in Belize. The man confirmed receiving the card on May 27 after days of delays. Images of the card show a
Empowering Belizean Businesses for Global Markets BELTRAIDE, through its Export Belize unit, continues to play a pivotal role in helping Belizean businesses expand beyond local borders. During an appearance on Open Your Eyes, Export Business Advisor Asia Gilharry explained that Export Belize supports entrepreneurs at every
A man injured in a car crash on May 1st is alleging that an officer gave him false information about the crash and pressured him to accept fault. Cory Middleton said the accident occurred on North Ring Road in Belmopan on the night of Labour Day,
