Another police officer is facing serious domestic violence charges, just days after a similar case collapsed in court. This morning, PC Mercedes Chiac of the GI3 Unit appeared before the Belize City Magistrate’s Court, charged with use of deadly means of harm and wounding his
After days of mounting pressure from Caye Caulker residents, including protests and a formal petition led by the Village Council, government is reversing course on a controversial proposal that raised fears about the future of the island’s police station. At the center of the backlash
After years of planning, construction is now gaining momentum on the San Pedro and Caye Caulker General Hospital, a facility set to become Belize’s second largest hospital and only its second tertiary level center. The long awaited healthcare upgrade is finally rising, and it could
In southern Belize, the debate over Maya customary land rights is no longer just a policy issue, it’s playing out on the ground, village by village, with tensions still running high in the Toledo District. Private landowners say they’re caught in the middle, holding legal
After three days of crunching climate data, the regional Climate and Hydrological Forum wrapped up today in Belize City. The big question on the table: what kind of rains are coming between May and July? With unusual showers already seen in April, experts say La
Belize Rural South Area Representative Andre Perez has shut down further discussions on the controversial Caye Caulker police station site. In his latest statement today, Perez said there will be “no further negotiation” following government consultations. "Following consultations between the Prime Minister, the Caye Caulker Village
National Conversation on Land Rights and Development This morning’s Open Your Eyes segment, hosted by Paul Lopez and Sabreena Daly, focused on the ongoing discussion surrounding Maya land rights in the Toledo District. Guests included Chester Williams and Gustavo a, who provided insight into the government’s
A new policy notice from the Firearms and Ammunition Control Board (FACB) is drawing attention for quietly introducing changes that could reshape how firearms are regulated while also raising broader questions about transparency and oversight. The FACB confirmed that several common firearm accessories, including red dot
Pope Leo XIV has doubled down on his warning that the escalating US-Iran conflict is driving global instability and civilian suffering. “As a pastor I cannot be in favour of war,” he said. “I would like to encourage all to make efforts to look for answers
What does climate change have to do with your tax dollars? More than most people think and this week, government officials, policy experts, and international partners gathered to wrestle with that exact question. The Ministry of Finance Belize and the Ministry of Economic Transformation Belize hosted
