The partnership between the Belize Defence Force, Belize Coast Guard and the Louisiana National Guard has reached a major milestone. Officials from Belize traveled to New Orleans, Louisiana, last month to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the longstanding security partnership between the two countries. The anniversary
The sea has been eating away at Dangriga's coastline for years, and residents have watched it happen in real time. Now a $4 million USD project is stepping in before any more time is lost. The Coastal Project officially launched this week, targeting 27 coastal communities
A land dispute that has been simmering in southern Belize may finally be moving towards a resolution after a key meeting in Belmopan this week. Indigenous Affairs Minister Dr Louis Zabaneh sat down with leaders from San Marcos, the Toledo Alcalde Alliance and the Maya Leaders
Bus fares went up on Monday, and some operators are being accused by commuters for charging more than they should be. The government approved a $3 per gallon diesel subsidy this week, backed by $1.5 million in public funds over three months. It is set to
Gabi the robot has officially taken its vows, donned its robes, and joined the Buddhist faith in South Korea. The 4-foot-3-inch robot was ordained at Jogye Temple in central Seoul on Wednesday. Gabi showed up dressed in ceremonial grey and brown robes, a beaded rosary, and
Belize has completed its Fourth Trade Policy Review at the headquarters of the World Trade Organization in Switzerland. The review looked at Belize’s trade policies and how the country is working to improve trade, attract investment, and grow the economy. WTO members praised Belize for its
The Ministry of Health and Wellness has received new information and communication technology equipment aimed at strengthening maternal and child health services across the country. The handover forms part of the regional “Strengthening the EMTCT Strategy within Maternal and Child Health Services” project, which seeks to
A hantavirus outbreak linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius has sent health authorities scrambling across more than two dozen countries, as passengers who disembarked before the outbreak was understood have now dispersed globally, drawing uncomfortable comparisons to the early days of Covid-19. [caption id="attachment_92318" align="aligncenter"
A targeted, early morning attack has left two special constables dead in San Ignacio, and a community searching for answers. Police say a man and a woman were hunted down and executed just after sunrise in what appears to be a cold, calculated killing. Police
Police say this wasn’t a random highway shooting; it may have come from within. As investigators dig deeper into Tuesday’s attack along the Philip Goldson Highway, new details suggest the gunfire that left two Belize City men injured could be tied to an internal dispute.
