Easter in Belize is a time-honored tradition, when fish takes center stage on Good Friday tables across the country. For fishermen and women, it is “Fisherman Christmas,” their busiest season of the year. But this Easter, high fuel prices and low catches are putting a
Easter is usually marked by hot, humid, and mostly sunny conditions, perfect for beach outings and outdoor activities. But this year, persistent showers and thunderstorms throughout the week have raised questions about what the holiday weekend may bring. To get clarity on the forecast, we
While families pack coolers and head to the seaside for the long Easter break, the ocean is sending a reminder that not all beach days are created equal. Along parts of Belize’s coastline, sargassum is once again creeping ashore, raising concerns for visitors and businesses
Today is World Autism Awareness Day, a time dedicated to promoting understanding, inclusion, and support for people on the autism spectrum. As the Easter season is upon us, families are being reminded that children with autism can also take part in the celebrations, whether in
Before most of the country wakes up this Holy Saturday, Belize’s highways will already be buzzing, because the Holy Saturday Cross Country Cycling Classic is rolling out once again. Now in its ninety-sixth year, the iconic one‑day race starts at Digi Park and stretches riders
The National Powerlifting Championships took place on Saturday, March 28. Men and women competed across senior and junior categories. However, to keep the game fair and square, the National Anti-Doping Organization (NADO) was keeping a watchful eye. The role of NADO in many of Belize's sports
With the Easter holiday rush now in full swing, the National Bus Company (NBC) says it has rolled out extra buses and stricter enforcement measures to manage increased travel and ease congestion across the country. Minister of Transport Dr Louis Zabaneh said additional buses were deployed
Today is not only the eve of a long Easter weekend filled with beaches, music, and family fun, it’s also World Autism Awareness Day. For children on the autism spectrum, the excitement of crowded parks, concerts, and egg hunts can quickly become overwhelming. But that shouldn’t
If your email still reads charmingninja@gmail.com or twilightfan4ever@gmail.com, relief has officially arrived. Google has announced that users in the United States can now change their Gmail username (the part before “@gmail.com”) without losing access to their inbox, contacts, photos, or years of digital history. In other
The Joint Union Negotiating Team (JUNT) and representatives from major public sector unions sat down Monday to continue talks on how to improve the public service. The meeting, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Cordel Hyde, brought together the Belize National Teachers Union (BNTU), the Public Service
