At a White House cabinet meeting on Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Iran had allowed 10 oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz as a “present” in ongoing negotiations. Trump told reporters the gesture was proof Iran was serious about striking a deal,
For years, Belizeans have argued about what the Port of Belize should become, but tonight, the conversation is shifting. After Waterloo’s ambitious expansion plan collapsed under environmental objection and technical red flags, the project seemed destined to sit on the shelf. Now, with the Government
As talks continue about major cruise and cargo upgrades at the Port of Belize Limited, residents in Port Loyola are making it clear that they don’t want to be spectators in their own neighborhood. They’re asking for solid guarantees that the people who live closest
Concerns over public health took center stage at Wednesday night’s consultation in Port Loyola. Resident Dr. Abraham Flowers pressed developers for answers, asking whether a proposed mangrove island could block the flow of wastewater from the nearby sewer treatment plant. Right now, that drainage runs
The final day of budget debates wrapped up late Wednesday, but not before things got heated inside the National Assembly. Prime Minister John Briceño opened his closing remarks by going after Opposition Leader Tracy Panton’s presentation, criticizing both its tone and substance. Tensions quickly escalated
Everyone knows government’s seven‑hundred‑million‑dollar wage bill is bursting at the seams. The big question now is whether the latest salary adjustment for teachers and public officers is adding even more pressure to an already unsustainable tab. As announced during this week’s budget debate, a four‑percent
A quiet Thursday morning in Placencia was shattered by violence after a man was fatally stabbed inside his home, leaving residents stunned and police searching for answers. Just after 8:30 a.m., Seine Bight officers rushed to a residence along Caribbean Way, where a witness told
Earlier today, police torched a massive cache of illegal drugs, everything from cocaine and crystal meth to cannabis and even cannabis‑infused candies. But nearly four hundred vape mods didn’t make the flames because lithium batteries make them a safety hazard, so they’ll be destroyed separately
Belize’s newest public policy institute is already moving fast. The Belize Policy Research Institute at the University of Belize (BELPRI‑UB), launched in 2024, is pushing to make evidence‑driven decision‑making the norm across government. Executive Director Dr. Dylan Vernon says the past year has been intense
Counseling is meant to keep us grounded and emotionally healthy, but here in Belize, many people still see reaching out for help as a sign of weakness. That stigma often forces those who are struggling to do so quietly and alone. Tonight, in Belize on
