As storms, cyber threats, and system failures become real risks, leaders are rethinking how to protect the country’s most valuable asset, its data. This week, Belize is hosting regional experts and policymakers for a high-level workshop focused on digital resilience and a cutting-edge concept known
Belize is showcasing its maritime and financial services at one of the world’s biggest shipping expos. A national delegation is in Athens, Greece for Posidonia 2026, a major international event that brings together key players in the global shipping industry. Officials say Belize is using
A high-profile wedding in Belize is putting the spotlight on more than just romance; it’s also shining a light on the country as a playground for global influencers. Over the weekend, media mogul Dave Mays, founder of The Source, tied the knot with former Oprah
Belizean cattle farmers and conservation groups recently travelled to Guatemala to study ways of raising cattle that protect forests and improve soil. The trip, organised by The Nature Conservancy (TNC) Belize, brought together farmers, agricultural associations, and government representatives from across the region for a hands-on
On Monday, a video circulated online showing a shop owner physically assaulting a teenage boy accused of stealing. The footage sparked heated debate over discipline and child protection. According to Kaieteur News, the incident occured at a supermarket on Guyana’s East Coast of Demerara after allegedly attempting
Police across Punta Gorda, Cayo, and Belize District have arrested and charged several individuals following separate operations that led to the seizure of firearms and ammunition. In the first incident, Punta Gorda police have charged 23-year-old Rozaun Vairez of Punta Gorda Town with ‘kept firearm without
The Caribbean media landscape is in crisis. That was the unmistakable message coming out of the Media Institute of the Caribbean's Caribbean Media Summit 2026, held in Trinidad last week. Legacy journalism is facing existential threats: declining revenue, the rise of artificial intelligence, and an algorithmically
Police are investigating two shooting incidents that occurred within hours of each other in the Stann Creek District last night. It left three people injured across separate locations. In the first incident, 25-year-old Orlando Acosta and a 16-year-old male were injured on Tuesday, June 2, 2026,
Prime Minister John Briceño says Belize's recent spike in violence points to a deeper problem in how children are being raised, and called on communities to work together to address it. Speaking publicly on the issue, Briceño said the State of Emergency (SOE) has made a
Belize's team of young gymnasts went to El Salvador, competed in the region's largest artistic gymnastics competition, and came home with 22 medals to show for it. The El Salto Team Challenge took place last week, May 28 to 31. Team Belize represented SESA Gymnastics and
