And while a new national report warns that plastics are overwhelming Belize’s coastlines, another environmental threat is already on the move tonight, sargassum mats drifting toward Placencia, where local officials say they have no funds for cleanup and are urging beachfront owners to prepare. The
As climate change continues to put small island states on the front lines, Belize is once again stepping into the global spotlight, this time through the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre, which just earned top honors at the UK–Belize Climate and Nature Legacy Awards. And
UDP Leader Tracy Panton says her party plans to go straight to the regulators over Belize Telemedia Limited’s (BTL) proposed acquisition of Speednet (Smart), insisting the process must be transparent and accountable. “The members of our parliamentary caucus and leadership team will seek an audience with
The Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry has backed the Government’s decision to halt discussions on Belize Telemedia Limited’s proposed acquisition of Speednet/SMART. Prime Minister John Briceño instructed the pause on Friday during the house sitting. In its latest statement, BCCI reiterated that the deal cannot
Police have formally arrested and charged two people from northern Belize, after a search in Corozal Town, uncovered more than 11 kilograms of cocaine. The arrests were made on Monday, February 9, 2026, around 8:00 a.m., when a special operations team executed a search warrant at
The United Democratic Party escalated its criticism of the Belize Police Department during today's press conference for the temporary detention of Brian “Yellowman” Audinett last Wednesday. Authorities have since offered conflicting explanations for his detention, with reports suggesting Audinett was held either for allegedly being a
Belmopan businesses are facing sudden spikes in trade licence fees, with some reporting increases of 500 to 700%, according to UDP caretaker Khalid Belisle. He says the hikes contradict legal safeguards meant to cap increases at 10% for three years under the Trade Licence Amendment
The United Democratic Party defended its decision to boycott Friday’s House sitting during today's press conference. Leader of the Opposition, Tracy Panton, described it as an act of conscience against corruption. Panton’s caucus remains resolute, saying, "The UDP via its Parliamentarians will not allow the government
Behind Saint Catherine Academy's ferocious volleyball team is a cheer squad that keeps energy going, players locked in, and the crowd roaring during games. Twenty-five girls, from freshmen to seniors, form the sisterhood that fuels SCA’s thirty-year winning streak. Former cheerleader and current moderator Tamera Locke
The Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) has picked up two major honours at the UK–Belize Climate & Nature Legacy Awards 2026, winning in Policy & Governance Impact and Innovation in Climate Action & Diplomacy. The awards, held under the theme “Celebrating Legacy, Shaping Tomorrow”, recognise
