Belize joined 10 other Latin American and Caribbean countries to serve up healthier school meals while inspiring regional innovation in sustainable school feeding. The country shared its experience at the RAES Exhibition of Good Practices in Brasilia, Brazil, on 15 December 2025. According to the Food
The owner of Island Supermarket in San Pedro is offering a $25,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of those who broke into and set fire to the store early Sunday morning. The supermarket, which had been operating for only three days, was targeted
The Senate has approved the formal adoption of a new official logo for the National Assembly of Belize. This change gives the country’s legislature a clear and modern identity. Leader of Government Business Senator Eamon Courtenay moved the motion. He described the National Assembly as “a
The Senate has approved a motion to amend its Standing Orders to allow virtual meetings during emergencies or when circumstances require it. Leader of Government Business Senator Eamon Courtenay moved the motion during Tuesday’s sitting, citing public safety concerns and the growing workload of Senate committees.
The government will officially launch the sale of shares in Hydro Belize Limited on December 18, opening the door for Belizeans to invest in one of the country’s most critical energy assets. The company owns and operates three hydroelectric dams that supply roughly one-third of the
The San Antonio Village Council says security measures are being strengthened after Monday’s daytime armed robbery at Cross Road Grocery Store captured on camera. The council addressed the incident during a live broadcast on Tuesday night, confirming that police and village leaders are actively involved in
Images of destroyed neighbourhoods and starving families have captured worldwide attention, making Gaza one of the most reported conflicts of recent years. Yet while many people know about Gaza, far fewer have heard about Sudan. Sudan, a country in northeast Africa, has been torn apart by
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced what he called “a total and complete blockade” of all sanctioned oil tankers entering or leaving Venezuela. The announcement follows weeks of military activity in the Caribbean and Pacific, where US forces have carried out more than 20 strikes on
The Ministry of Home Affairs has a new captain at the helm, but what does that mean for a department facing mounting administrative challenges? After a month without a chief executive officer, Rear Admiral Elton Bennett, former head of the Belize Coast Guard, has stepped
Rear Admiral Elton Bennett says his move from leading the Belize Coast Guard to becoming CEO of the Ministry of Home Affairs was a natural next step. After six years at the helm and working closely with government policy and law enforcement, Bennett believes his
