The 2025 Village Council Elections are in full swing, and this year’s race is shaping up to be anything but ordinary. While these local elections are meant to be non-political, the rivalry between Belize’s two major parties, the P.U.P. and the U.D.P., often plays a
With just over two weeks left in the 2025 Village Council elections, the People’s United Party is keeping a close eye on the results. While some villages saw uncontested races, a surprising number of independent candidates emerged victorious, shaking up expectations. Today, we caught up
The village leader of Crique Sarco in the Toledo District is calling foul on the results of their May twenty-fifth village council elections. First Alcalde Marcos Choc and his deputy, Javier Coy, have written to the Elections and Boundaries Commission, raising serious concerns about voters
Belize’s utility unions are speaking out in strong support of the Belize National Teachers’ Union (BNTU), expressing serious concern over the conditions that have pushed teachers to take to the streets in protest. In a joint statement released today, the unions say teachers have faced
Today in Belize City, celebrated author and publisher Yasser Musa unveiled his latest creation, IMAGINEaStories, at the Imagination Factri. The digital publication is a curated collection of Musa’s Facebook posts spanning seventeen years, where he reflects on themes like education, art, history, and technology. More
Traffic congestion on Belize’s popular island destinations, Caye Caulker and San Pedro, has been a growing concern for residents and visitors alike. But now, the Ministry of Transportation is stepping in with a plan to tackle the issue head-on. Earlier today, Minister Louis Zabaneh and
The traffic lights at one of Belize City’s busiest intersections, Vernon Street and Central American Boulevard, are out of service once again. This marks the second time this year the lights have malfunctioned, and earlier today, the outage led to a collision between two vehicles
Belize has officially joined a coalition of twelve nations pledging to protect the world’s most climate-resilient coral reefs. The announcement came at the United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France, where Belize stood alongside countries like France, Indonesia, and Palau. The goal? To safeguard coral
Before most of us are even awake, Belize’s coastal fishers are already out at sea. But these days, they’re not just casting nets, they’re collecting data. Armed with measuring tools and fish ID guides, they’ve become “fisher scientists,” helping protect the very ocean they depend
The United Democratic Party (UDP) is once again facing internal strife as tensions rise between Hugo Patt and Acting Chairman Alberto August just days before a scheduled National Party Council (NPC) meeting. Patt has called for the meeting, set for this Saturday, to be postponed. He
