For many Belizean families, rising food prices are hitting home and hitting hard. But instead of heading to the market, some are stepping into their backyards. In Belize City, one woman is turning a small space into a steady food supply, growing fruits and vegetables
Belize’s biggest agricultural showcase is bouncing back. The 2026 National Agriculture and Trade Show pulled in more than thirty-seven, eight hundred visitors from April thirty to May third, about six thousand more than last year, signaling renewed momentum in the agriculture sector. Held in Belmopan,
What do you get when you mix a beloved Belizean pastime with climate action? A digital chalupa game that’s now carrying the message of conservation into classrooms and communities across the country. That’s how the Climate Adaptation and Protected Areas (CAPA) Initiative chose to close
Every time a child's name, face, or location is shared online without a second thought, the damage can follow them for life. The National Commission for Families and Children is pushing back, calling on media houses and online news pages to think harder about what
Basketballs are bouncing again across Belize, and this time, it’s by design. From Belize City to Corozal, the Belize Basketball Federation is rolling out a hands-on plan to grow the game where it matters most, at the community level. Today, district associations received fresh equipment,
Drones are becoming part of everyday life in Belize, from concerts to crop fields to neighbourhoods. But there's a problem. Most operators are flying unregistered. The Civil Aviation Department is now moving to fix that, putting fifty-five pages of proposed regulations on the table and opening
As food prices continue to rise across Belize, more residents are turning to backyard gardening as a way to ease the pressure on household budgets. In Belize City, small home spaces are being converted into productive gardens growing fruits, vegetables, and herbs that families would normally
Church Senator Louis Wade Jr. has added his voice to growing calls for the removal of a billboard at the entrance of Belmopan. He described it as an affront to public morality and a symptom of deeper social problems facing Belize. While the discussion includes some
The Reality of Rising Rent in Belize This morning on Open Your Eyes, hosts Sabreena Daly and Paul Lopez led a timely discussion on the growing pressure of rental costs across the country. With the cost of living steadily increasing, many Belizeans are finding it harder
Global debt has surged to a record nearly $353 trillion, according to a new report from the Institute of International Finance (IIF), with early signs that investors are gradually moving away from U.S. government debt. The IIF’s latest Global Debt Monitor shows borrowing rose by more
