Drones are becoming part of everyday life in Belize, from concerts to crop fields to neighbourhoods. But there's a problem. Most operators are flying unregistered. The Civil Aviation Department is now moving to fix that, putting fifty-five pages of proposed regulations on the table and opening
As food prices continue to rise across Belize, more residents are turning to backyard gardening as a way to ease the pressure on household budgets. In Belize City, small home spaces are being converted into productive gardens growing fruits, vegetables, and herbs that families would normally
Church Senator Louis Wade Jr. has added his voice to growing calls for the removal of a billboard at the entrance of Belmopan. He described it as an affront to public morality and a symptom of deeper social problems facing Belize. While the discussion includes some
The Reality of Rising Rent in Belize This morning on Open Your Eyes, hosts Sabreena Daly and Paul Lopez led a timely discussion on the growing pressure of rental costs across the country. With the cost of living steadily increasing, many Belizeans are finding it harder
Global debt has surged to a record nearly $353 trillion, according to a new report from the Institute of International Finance (IIF), with early signs that investors are gradually moving away from U.S. government debt. The IIF’s latest Global Debt Monitor shows borrowing rose by more
About one thousand six hundred ships are still stranded in the Strait of Hormuz while fuel prices are climbing by the day, yet the two-month US-Iran conflict appears to have no deadline yet. United States President Donald Trump said today that the US has had "very
A cruise ship linked to a hantavirus outbreak that has killed at least three people is heading to Spain’s Canary Islands as health authorities rush to trace contacts across several countries. The MV Hondius left Cape Verde on Wednesday and is expected to reach Tenerife in
The National Agriculture and Trade Show (NATS) 2026 attracted more than 37,800 visitors over four days, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, marking an increase from 2025, though still below the 41,000 recorded in 2024. Held under the theme “Advancing Smart Agriculture,” the event expanded by
San Ignacio Mayor Earl Trapp has announced a candlelight vigil following this morning’s fatal shooting of two Town Council employees. The vigil is set for Thursday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Macal Park. “ I just honest and sincerely on behalf of our council, I would
A brazen daylight shooting has shaken the Northern Highway this afternoon. Gunfire rang out near the Haulover Bridge, targeting a moving vehicle carrying Hubert Baptist and Eric Fraser, sending it flipping into a roadside drain. Both men are now hospitalized as investigators work to piece
