The Court of Appeal has reduced the prison sentence of Jose Ricardo Mendoza, ruling that the original sentence imposed for the 2018 manslaughter of his father‑in‑law was excessive and based on errors in calculation. In a decision delivered on March 25, the appellate court allowed Mendoza’s
Belize is buzzing this Easter weekend with events, parties, and family-friendly activities across the country. Whether you’re chasing live music, sailing, or just want a quiet escape, there’s something for everyone. Corozal: Easter Concert at Chactemal Bayside Plaza – Saturday, April 4, 7pm. Free admission. Performances
Two rural villages are stepping into a new era of opportunity and improved living conditions following the launch of community digital hubs and upgraded water, sanitation and hygiene systems in Santa Elena and Na Luum Ca. The initiative, led by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Building Momentum for Holy Saturday This morning’s segment on Open Your Eyes brought excitement to the upcoming 2026 Cross Country Cycling Classic, one of Belize’s most anticipated sporting events of the year. Hosts Sabreena Daly and Paul Lopez welcomed Leticia Westby, Secretary of the Cycling Federation
Six days on, the disappearance of 28-year-old Deborah “Bree” Arthurs is deepening fears, as her family makes an urgent public appeal for help in locating her. Arthurs, a call centre employee and mother of one, was last seen on Friday, March 27, after midday near La
The Supreme Court of the United States heard arguments Wednesday in a case challenging President Donald Trump's executive order seeking to limit birthright citizenship, with a majority of justices appearing unconvinced the move is constitutional. At the heart of the case is the 14th Amendment, which
The San Pedro Town Council says sargassum is being filtered for sand as part of ongoing efforts to restore eroded beaches. The council explained that the material is left to break down naturally using sun exposure and periodic mixing, a method that they say has already
“I need to leave.” That is the stark reality facing Cuba’s tourism workers as a US-driven oil squeeze cripples the island’s economy and drains its visitor trade. In Havana, taxi driver Rainier Hernandez now waits hours for customers beside his vintage car, Al Jazeera reported. Once
One year ago on Holy Thursday, what should have been a short, uneventful Tropic Air flight from Corozal to San Pedro became a nightmare at several thousand feet; one that would forever change Belize’s aviation history. Today, we’re not just revisiting the frightening headlines; we’re
Police have made an arrest in the murder of Valentine Palma, a case that puzzled Independence Village in the Stann Creek District last month. The killing happened sometime between March fourteenth and fifteenth, and tonight, investigators say they’ve charged twenty‑nine‑year‑old Zane Peter Pott, a Belizean
