On Thursday, we reported on a major cocaine bust along Belize’s coast. As we reported, authorities discovered a large plastic bag on the seabed in Caye Caulker with sixty-four pounds of Cocaine. Today, we spoke with Acting Commandant of the Belize Coast Guard, Captain Gregory
Home Affairs Minister Oscar Mira and CEO Rear Admiral Elton Bennett wasted no time getting to work. On Thursday, they teamed up with Police Commissioner Dr. Richard Rosado for a hands-on tour of three Belize City neighborhoods: George Street, Majestic Alley, and Banak Street. These
Prime Minister John Briceño is stepping in to calm tensions between conservation stakeholders amid growing concerns over operations in the Chiquibul Forest Reserves. At the center of the controversy are claims of poor coordination and potential environmental risks involving Bulridge Ltd. and Friends for Conservation
As debate heats up in Belize’s fishing industry over proposed marine protections tied to the Blue Bond deal, Prime Minister John Briceño is pushing back, insisting conservation won’t come at the cost of livelihoods. Fishers and tour operators warn that expanding protected areas could choke
Plans to modernize Belize’s bus system are moving full steam ahead. Back in October, the National Bus Consolidation Advisory Committee met to push forward the plans to create a national company and set operations to begin on January first, 2026. Today Prime Minister John Briceño
Things got heated in Mexico’s Congress this week; so heated, it turned physical. On Monday, lawmakers clashed during a debate over reforms to the capital’s transparency oversight agency. Video from the session shows women legislators shoving and even pulling hair after opposition members stormed the
For several years, the Government of Belize has promised to redistrict the country’s thirty-one constituencies to ensure each has a nearly equal number of voters, as outlined in the constitution. However, another year is ending without completing the exercise. Today, Prime Minister John Briceno reaffirmed
Last season, more than a hundred thousand tons of sugarcane were left to rot in the fields because there simply weren’t enough hands to harvest. Though the industry is moving towards more mechanical farming, there is still a great need for manual labor. Farmers have
Today, the Belize Coast Guard hosted its annual Christmas luncheon. It’s a day when top law enforcement officials roll up their sleeves to serve lunch to Coast Guard members. It’s also an opportunity to celebrate their hard work and service to the country throughout the
As Belizeans gear up for their final tax-free Christmas shopping spree, it’s easy to forget that some families can’t afford even the basics for a festive holiday. That’s why one corporate citizen is once again turning the spirit of giving into action. For the past
