Three Cayo District farmers have been named the top farmers in the country, sweeping all three categories of the Farmer of the Year 2026 Competition. The announcement was made by the National Agriculture and Trade Show (NATS) Committee on Thursday. Saulo Mesh took the Male Farmer of
A joint security operation Friday evening intercepted a cocaine shipment in the Corozal District but a vehicle set on fire at an active crime scene hours earlier is now raising serious questions about evidence handling. A Chevrolet Tahoe loaded with nine canisters of aviation fuel was
Tonight, a policy change from the Ministry of Health and Wellness is putting women’s health and access to medication at the center of a national debate. New regulations now require prescriptions for drugs once sold over the counter, including contraceptives, a move officials say protects
After years of uncertainty surrounding the former Stake Bank project, a rebranded development called Olo Caye is positioning itself as a fresh start for Belize’s tourism future. Supporters say this time, the focus is on long‑term growth, creating jobs, attracting visitors, and giving Belizeans a
The green light for the expansion of the Port of Belize is being framed by Prime Minister John Briceño as a turning point for the country’s economic future. Following approval from the National Environmental Appraisal Committee, with strict conditions attached, the Prime Minister says the
Placencia’s disappearing beaches are no accident, they’re the price of progress. That was the sobering message environmental experts delivered to residents during a community meeting aimed at tackling the peninsula’s growing erosion crisis. According to Chief Environmental Officer Anthony Mai, the Department of the Environment
A family in the Jane Usher Boulevard community woke up to every parent’s worst nightmare today. An early-morning search for a missing teenager ended in heartbreak when the body of an eighteen-year-old, known to his loved ones as an animal lover and outdoorsman, was discovered
With speculation mounting about changes at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Prime Minister John Briceño is moving to set the record straight on the future of Chief Executive Officer Amalia Mai. With her one‑year contract set to expire, the Prime Minister says this is not
Drivers across the country felt the squeeze again at the pumps this week. Monday brought yet another fuel price hike, Belize’s third increase in just a matter of weeks, and for many motorists, it’s hitting hard. But Prime Minister John Briceño says government is already
Prime Minister John Briceño is weighing in on the controversy sparked by a mass sick‑out by immigration officers at the country’s busiest western border during the Easter rush. As many as a dozen officers called in sick at the same time, prompting an investigation by
