The double murder trial of Ladyville barber Miguelito Encalada wrapped up today before Justice Candace Nanton in the High Court. The judge has reserved her decision for Friday, May twenty-second, 2026. Encalada faces charges for the April twentieth, 2023, shooting deaths of his wife, Desiree
Belize’s bus operators are voicing growing concerns again, warning that soaring fuel costs are pushing the industry to the edge. In a letter dated March thirtieth, the Belize Bus Association formally asked Transport Minister Dr. Louis Zabaneh for relief, pointing to soaring fuel prices and
A heated exchange inside the National Assembly is now sparking fresh debate about fairness, representation, and who gets heard in Belize’s highest chambers of power. Opposition Leader Tracy Panton says attempts were made to silence UDP Senator Sheena Pitts during Friday’s budget debate, before she
Former employees of Belize Electricity Limited are stepping into a growing national battle over severance pay. In November 2025, the Caribbean Court of Justice handed down a landmark ruling in favor of former Belize Telemedia Limited workers, declaring that severance is a legal right under
Taiwan is reinforcing its diplomatic presence in Belize with the return of a familiar face. Amino C.Y. Chi, Ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan), is back in the country, this time for his third posting. Ambassador Chi touched down last Thursday, where he was
In this next story, we’re taking a closer look at some of Belize’s favorite dishes, a golden fried fish, tangy ceviche, or crispy conch fritters. These are the flavors that define our Belizean table. But have you ever thought about the journey that fish or
A highly promoted raffle, a brand‑new pickup, and tens of thousands of dollars raised, yet no winner, no draw, and now, no clear answers. Tonight, controversy is swirling around the Sub Umbra Floreo Lions Club after a Toyota Hilux raffle that brought in more than
A small village in southern Belize just took a big step into the digital age. On Friday, the Ministry of Rural Transformation and Community Development partnered with the United Nations Development Programme to officially open a new Community Digital Hub in Na Luum Ca, Toledo
In many rural communities, access to clean water is still not guaranteed, and the Government of Belize and UNICEF are stepping in to change that. Through the Ministry of Rural Transformation, Belize is expanding WASH programs to improve water, sanitation, and hygiene in villages, schools,
Miss Universe Ivory Coast, Olivia Yacé, is in Belize this week, and today she teamed up with Miss Universe Belize, Isabella Zabaneh, for a powerful moment at City Hall. Together, the queens sat down with teenage girls for an empowering session called The Confidence Room,
