The fight over Garifuna land rights is likely heading for the courts. As tensions rise along the southern coast, the National Garifuna Council says it’s preparing for a legal showdown over ancestral lands in communities like Hopkins, Sittee River, and Seine Bight. The group has
It’s a changing of the guard at the Social Security Board, and a new chapter is now underway. SSB is welcoming Dr. Sheree Smiling Craig as its new Chair, bringing fresh leadership and a strong background in public service to the role. The announcement comes
A routine school run took a terrifying turn Monday afternoon when a bus packed with more than thirty students from Julian Cho Technical High School ended in a crash just outside Pueblo Viejo Village. The Ministry of Education confirmed that thirty-two students, including several from Toledo
Belize’s push toward a greener future is facing criticism tonight. The People’s National Party is taking aim at government’s reported plan to purchase up to twenty second-hand diesel buses for the National Bus Company, arguing the move contradicts the country’s environmental commitments. While officials have
The growing shortage of hardwood lumber may seem like just a concern for sawmills and suppliers, but it is now threatening housing projects across Belize. Builders say demand is far outpacing supply, forcing contractors to scour the country in search of materials and, in some
Floodwater brought parts of Punta Gorda to a standstill today, shutting down schools, closing businesses, and leaving residents wading through submerged streets. But as the cleanup begins, questions are already surfacing about what really went wrong. Environmental advocate Wil Maheia says this wasn’t just a
A long-troubled stretch of the Corozal–Sarteneja Road is finally getting a major fix, with a new bridge now rising where drivers have long battled unstable terrain. Backed by a four-point-four-million-dollar grant from Taiwan, construction is already underway at mile three, an area notorious for soft
A San Pedro tour guide is calling on residents to step up and join regular beach cleanups, as sargassum continues to pile up along the island’s coastline. Oscar Iboy, a member of San Pedro Citizens for Change, says the initiative began after he joined a
It was a full house and a show of confidence. On Saturday, hundreds of members filled the Belize Civic Center for the Eighty-second Annual General Meeting of Holy Redeemer Credit Union, turning the spotlight on performance, progress, and what comes next. From reviewing the numbers
A loan meant to help a business is now raising hard questions about fairness at one of the country’s biggest credit unions. At Holy Redeemer Credit Union’s annual general meeting, members confronted leadership over a special six percent loan granted to President Wendy Castillo, demanding
