The Ministry of Health & Wellness has confirmed two positive cases of measles in Belize. According to a release issued today, the cases were detected in individuals from the Corozal and Cayo districts who had recently travelled to Mexico. Following their return on March 31, two
Police have formally arrested and charged two Belize City men in connection with the recent murder of Luis Marin, which occurred on Tuesday, April 8. Eighteen-year-old Scorian Stuart and 23-year-old Michael Gillett, both Belizean labourers, were charged with the crime of murder on Saturday, April 12.
The Caribbean Broadcasting Union (CBU) is inviting fans of digital media from across the region to vote for their favourite short-form videos in the People’s Choice Reels category of the 36th Annual CBU Media Awards. This year, the People’s Choice category has been revamped to
The Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Conservation has announced the deployment of new sargassum skimmer vessels off the coast of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. This is a step forward in Belize’s efforts to protect its marine environment and coastal livelihoods. These specially designed vessels are
A new Climate Risk Profile for Belize by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) warns of worsening impacts from climate change and underscores the urgent need for gender-responsive and socially inclusive adaptation strategies. The report focuses on observed and projected climate shifts, as well
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) will slash its global workforce by 20 per cent, citing what it calls “brutal cuts” in donor funding that have left the agency with a staggering $58 million shortfall for 2025. In a letter to
RISE Belize, a coalition of youth-led organisations, is calling on the Ministry of Youth and Sports for a formal dialogue on the future of youth development in Belize. In a letter to Minister Anthony Mahler and Minister of State Devin Daly, the group stressed the
The Corozal Police Formation on Friday recognised first-form student Marian Gilharry of Cornerstone Presbyterian High School as the February 2025 recipient of the "Du Di Rait Ting" award. The "Du Di Rait Ting" (DDRT) initiative, launched in 2005 by the Belize Police Department under its Community
A viral social media video showing several people brutally attacking a horse with a machete has sparked outrage. The public and animal rights activists quickly called for the arrest of those involved. Thankfully, the injured horse, named Oney, has been found and treated for his
Today, five youths accused of severely injuring a horse appeared in court. Commissioner of Police Chester Williams led the prosecution and objected to bail, citing the widespread nature of the crime. Despite this, the Magistrate granted bail at two thousand, five hundred dollars each. Williams
