Belize’s "never-ending battle" with sargassum is far from over, but officials say the fight just got 'smarter.' This year, the country faced one of its worst sargassum crises, with tons of rotting seaweed blanketing beaches, disrupting coastal life, and leaving residents battling a constant clean-up. There's
A 29-year-old Belizean/Mexican man was fatally shot in Chetumal early Saturday morning in what is a suspected targeted attack. The victim, identified as Colin Clifton Cherrington Galban, was shot multiple times outside a closed shopping centre around 4:20 a.m., according to initial police reports. Witnesses say
Travellers are tightening their wallets, flights are being cut, and Belize’s tourism industry is feeling the pinch. As previously reported, the Belize Tourism Board reported an 8.6% drop in overnight tourist arrivals for September compared to the same period last year. It is a worrying sign
Moist and unstable conditions continue to affect Belize as a strong cold front approaches the region, bringing cloudy skies, thunderstorms, and periods of heavy rainfall across much of the country. According to the National Meteorological Service, the next 24 hours will see mostly cloudy to overcast
Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Edinburgh, will make an official visit to the country from November 16 to 19, 2025. During her visit, the Duchess is set to meet with government officials and community leaders. Her itinerary includes tours of initiatives focused on eye health,
Police were called to a scene earlier today where shots were fired at a red pickup truck near Xin Hui’s store on the main highway in Santa Rita, Corozal. Images from the scene show bullet holes in the truck’s passenger-side window. Reports indicate that at least
Police are investigating a fatal road traffic accident in Ontario Village, Cayo District, that claimed the lives of two young residents early Sunday morning. The crash happened around 2 a.m. when a car driven by Jovan Middleton, 27, hit a culvert and overturned. Middleton died on
A powerful tornado struck Brazil’s southern state of Paraná on Friday night. At least six people were killed and more than 750 were injured, state officials said. Brazilian authorities reported that the tornado reached speeds above 155 miles per hour and left widespread destruction across the
Growing complaints from Belmopan residents about livestock being kept or allowed to graze within city limits have prompted the City Council to issue a public notice reminding that such practices are strictly prohibited. It said that under the Belmopan City Council Act, Chapter 86, “No person
A man was killed and three others injured in a motorcycle collision in Central Farm on Friday night. Police have identified the deceased as 28-year-old Keith Guzman of Santa Elena, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The accident involved two motorcycles. One was occupied by
