The latest Consumer Confidence Index may suggest that Belizeans are feeling better about the economy, but that does not mean they are feeling good about it. The Statistical Institute of Belize’s July report drew skepticism after it recorded an increase in confidence, prompting many Belizeans
Good evening Belize, I’m Shane Williams bringing you another exciting edition of Sports Monday brought to you by the National Sports Council of Belize. Stakeholders from across the sporting landscape are being brought around one table with one objective: building Belize through sport. The first National
The PUP’s mayoral convention between candidates Allan Pollard and Eluide Miller may be over, but questions about how much was spent to secure the nomination continue hanging in the air. The scale of the campaign machinery on display on Sunday suggests significant money was spent in
Police have detained a man and seized a licensed firearm following a shooting in Belize City that left 29-year-old Fredrick Sutherland in critical condition. ASP Stacy Smith said the investigation began shortly before 8 p.m. on August 28, when officers on patrol were alerted to the
Milagro Garel, World Pediatrics' country director in Belize and a twenty-year advocate for children's healthcare in the country, has died, her family announced. According to a statement shared by her loved ones, Garel passed away peacefully, surrounded by family. "It is with broken hearts that we
Two men are dead following a broad-daylight shooting in Santa Elena on Saturday, with police detaining two men and impounding a vehicle of interest as the investigation continues. 35-year-old Rasheed Hyde of Georgeville and 36-year-old Gil Pineda of Dangriga were shot at around 12:10 p.m. on
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a major oil agreement with Venezuela that gives a U.S.-backed joint venture majority control over production from oil fields containing over 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves. Under the deal, the joint venture will receive an effective 55% share
Mixing Up September Celebrations September Celebrations are getting a flavorful twist as Travellers Liquors brings its signature rum into the spotlight with creative cocktails, special promotions, and events throughout the month. Joining Open Your Eyes was Zeron Elrington, Mixologist at Travellers Liquors, who demonstrated how Belizeans can use Travellers products to create
From Industry Boom to Major Setback Belize’s shrimp industry, once a major contributor to the country’s export earnings, is showing signs of recovery following years of challenges caused by Early Mortality Syndrome (EMS). Joining Open Your Eyes to discuss the future of aquaculture and economic development in Belize were Hugh O’Brien,
Belize has completed a four-day exchange with the Jamaica Customs Agency aimed at speeding up work on its own Electronic Single Window for Trade, a digital system meant to streamline border and trade processes. The exchange is part of the Trade and Investment Facilitation Program, funded
