A jaguar struck and killed along the Burrell Boom Road on Monday has been safely recovered by wildlife authorities, thanks to quick action from local residents and police. One concerned citizen stayed at the scene to guard the carcass, while officers from the Burrell Boom Police
Small business owners across Belize now have more time to catch up on taxes and get a fresh start. The Government of Belize has extended the MSME Tax Amnesty Programme until December 31, 2025. The two additional months give micro, small, and medium enterprises more time
A new tourism and housing project near Sarteneja Village in Corozal has been approved by the Department of the Environment. However, developers must follow strict rules to protect the land, water, and local way of life. The project, led by Sarteneja South Winds Limited, will be
Following a public notice from the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) announcing the closure of the Ramada Belize City Princess Hotel, management of the Princess Casino Belize City has issued a statement clarifying that the casino remains open and fully operational. In its release, the casino stated: “The
The tragic deaths of 35-year-old Angelita Magaña and her six-year-old son, Tishan Godoy, in a house fire that police believe was deliberately set by her ex-partner have reignited calls to end gender-based violence. The Ministry of Human Development, the Office of the Special Envoy for the
Belize has secured BZ$10 million from the Adaptation Fund to help rural villages get better access to clean water and prepare for climate change. The new project, called SEAM (Securing Water Resources through Solar Energy and Innovative Adaptive Management), will bring solar-powered water systems to Boom
Tropical Storm Melissa has formed over the central Caribbean Sea and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane by the weekend with a high formation chance, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). Satellite and radar data show that the system developed a well-defined centre while
Tonight, heartbreak grips Orange Walk as a family mourns and an entire community reels from a tragedy that unfolded in the early hours of Monday morning. A mother and her young son lost their lives in a horrific house fire, one that authorities believe was
It was just after three on Sunday morning, October twelfth, when police on patrol in Santa Elena stumbled upon a man lying in the street with severe head injuries. That man was later identified as forty-two-year-old Shawn Hertular. He was rushed to the San Ignacio
It’s a case that shocked Belize back in 2018, a hardworking tamales vendor brutally murdered while trying to make an honest living. Sixty-eight-year-old Martha Gonzales traveled every day from Orange Walk to Pomona Valley in Stann Creek to sell tamales, cheese, and clothes. But one
