Authorities in Belize are investigating a chemical spill after a cargo truck overturned late Wednesday night near Mile 60 on the George Price Highway. The Department of the Environment (DOE) said the incident occurred between 10:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. on April 1, 2026, when the
It has been one year since the shocking Tropic Air hijacking that exposed major gaps in security at municipal airports across Belize. Last night, we told you about the victims who lived through that terrifying ordeal. Tonight, we turn to what has changed since then
Police and relatives are asking for the public’s help in locating twenty‑eight‑year‑old Deborah Bree Arthurs, a call center employee and mother of one, who has been reported missing. According to information shared online, Arthurs was last seen on Friday, March twenty‑seventh, shortly after midday, in
Customs officials in Belize City have taken a plane off the runway and placed it firmly on the ground, literally. Earlier today, officers from the Belize City Enforcement Unit seized a 1980 Beech F90 aircraft belonging to business Michael Feinstein; after determining it was no
With diesel prices climbing and pressure mounting, Belize’s bus operators have taken their concerns straight to the table, asking government to step in before costs push the industry to breaking point. The Belize Bus Association has now officially outlined its proposals, hoping for relief as
Easter travel is picking up fast, and Belize City’s bus terminal is buzzing with holiday traffic. With more passengers on the move, Transport Minister Dr. Louis Zabaneh visited the terminal today to see how operations are holding up and to support staff on the ground.
As Cabinet quietly moves closer to making some of the most consequential decisions on constitutional reform in decades, the behind‑the‑scenes work is now reaching a pivotal point. Ministers were updated this week on a technical review of recommendations put forward by the People’s Constitution Commission,
Easter in Belize is a time-honored tradition, when fish takes center stage on Good Friday tables across the country. For fishermen and women, it is “Fisherman Christmas,” their busiest season of the year. But this Easter, high fuel prices and low catches are putting a
Easter is usually marked by hot, humid, and mostly sunny conditions, perfect for beach outings and outdoor activities. But this year, persistent showers and thunderstorms throughout the week have raised questions about what the holiday weekend may bring. To get clarity on the forecast, we
While families pack coolers and head to the seaside for the long Easter break, the ocean is sending a reminder that not all beach days are created equal. Along parts of Belize’s coastline, sargassum is once again creeping ashore, raising concerns for visitors and businesses
