The U.S. Embassy Belize has issued a security alert for American citizens in Belize following the declaration of a State of Emergency (SOE) across parts of Belize City and the Belize District amid a recent surge in violent crime. The SOE, declared on May 8, affects
The Catholic Church in Belize has drawn a hard line on the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations across its Catholic schools, stating it will "not permit any health officials or medical personnel to conduct HPV vaccination programmes on the grounds of our Catholic schools." The Church made
El sofocante calor de mayo que azota a Belize ya no es solo un problema en las calles. Dentro de las aulas en todo el país, el aumento de las temperaturas y la humedad está comenzando a afectar la comodidad, la concentración y el ambiente
Understanding Lupus and Its Impact This morning on Open Your Eyes, the conversation turned toward an important health issue affecting many individuals and families across the world, lupus. In recognition of Lupus Awareness Month, the show welcomed lupus patient Kovenka Rodriguez and internist Dr. Hidalgo to discuss the realities
The scorching May heat gripping Belize is no longer just an outdoor problem. Inside classrooms across the country, rising temperatures and humidity are beginning to affect students’ comfort, concentration, and overall learning environment. At Belize Elementary School in Belize City, administrators have introduced temporary measures to
When Ailsa Ostovitz sat down to write a personal essay about the music she loves, she wasn't thinking about artificial intelligence. She was thinking about the songs. But when her Maryland high school teacher ran the assignment through an AI detection program, the software flagged
Small farmers showed up to sell their produce at the Michael Finnegan Market in Belize City this morning and were turned away. The scene quickly turned tense between the vendors and authorities present. The Belize City Council recently stepped up enforcement of a long-standing rule separating
Health officials in Spain have confirmed a new case of hantavirus linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius, bringing the total number of confirmed infections connected to the outbreak to 11, including three deaths. According to Spain’s Ministry of Health, the infected passenger, a Spanish national
Belize has less than three weeks before the Atlantic hurricane season 2026 begins on June 1st. The government is now moving to confirm the country's shelters, supplies, and emergency systems are in order and the country is prepared to respond. Minister of Disaster Risk Management Henry
