A Belize City construction worker was shot and killed on Thursday night. Police reported that the initial investigation indicates that 29-year-old Jamal Samuels "was sitting outside of #24 Cet Site, Belize City, along with a group of male persons when a dark in color vehicle
The United States says it is expecting a response from Iran today on a proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, even as both countries continue exchanging fire in and around the Strait of Hormuz, according to CNN. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington
A mother of three was shot dead inside a lounge Thursday evening. The security officer scheduled to be on duty had not yet arrived. Surveillance footage of the scene shows Salma Raquel Orellana Funez, 34, at the bar inside Da Buzz Lounge on the Phillip Goldson
Tensions that once threatened to boil over in San Marcos Village are now showing signs of cooling, after a high-level meeting delivered what officials are calling a pathway to calm. The small community in Toledo District, home to just under a thousand residents and rooted in
Along the shores of Dangriga, the effects of climate change are no longer a distant warning, they are already impacting daily life. For years, residents have watched the sea steadily claw away at the coastline, threatening beaches, livelihoods, and community spaces. That growing concern took
A political jab over fuel relief is heating up beyond Belize Rural Central. When asked about UDP’s Edward Broaster rolling out his own fuel initiative, Dangriga Area Rep Dr. Louis Zabaneh didn’t hold back. He welcomed the effort but challenged Broaster to take that generosity
Come Monday, bus operators across the country will begin getting some relief at the pump, with a three-dollar diesel subsidy rolled out by the Belize Bus Association and the Ministry of Transport. The government says it’s putting up one-point-five million dollars over the next three
The standoff over Caye Caulker’s controversial police station is taking another turn and this time, it’s about who knows what. Belize Rural South Area Rep Andre Perez is refuting claims from the village council that they’ve been left in the dark about construction timelines. The
For many Belize City commuters, the E-Bus ride is more than just a daily trip, it’s a familiar routine shaped by the people on board. One standout presence has become a reassuring constant, helping make the service feel safer, friendlier, and more personal. And even
Your Social Security deduction might be on the chopping block, but don’t expect changes just yet. After weeks of nationwide consultations, the Social Security Board is now weighing a major shift in how contributions are calculated. The proposal would move away from fixed wage bands
