The BBC reports that US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick defended the country’s decision to impose tariffs on the uninhabited Heard and McDonald Islands, home to only penguins and seals. The tariffs, aimed at closing "ridiculous loopholes," would prevent other nations from shipping goods through the
Vendors at the Belmopan Market Plaza are facing mounting pressure from the Belmopan City Council to obtain individual trade licences or risk being forced to cease operations by April 15th. At the centre of the dispute is a 30-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed in 2021
The Ministry of Economic Transformation (MET) says it has completed a joint mission with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), marking a key milestone for the “Program for Sustainable and Inclusive Belize”. Held from March 31 to April 4,
A Texas grandmother originally from Belize is facing possible deportation after she was accused of assaulting a postal worker with a weed eater during a confrontation in Spring, Texas. According to The Independent, Margarita Avila, a landscaper who has lived in the United States since
Investors are increasingly concerned that President Donald Trump’s escalating trade war could lead to a global recession. According to The Economist, stock markets were rattled following the announcement of Trump's new tariffs. The Russell 3000, one of the broadest measures of the American stock market, dropped
Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Iguana Street, Belize City, this afternoon. Initial reports indicate that three people were injured, including a woman and child. Reports are that two gunmen on a motorcycle opened fire on the victims before fleeing the scene. The injured
Pope Francis, 88, made his first public appearance since being discharged from the hospital. The Vatican reported that the pope delivered a message about illness as a "holy place." He urged the faithful to see the sickbed as an opportunity for spiritual growth. The Pope highlighted
Commissioner of Police Chester Williams confirmed that three children have been removed from a house following allegations of abuse. According to Williams, the children have been interviewed and are "in the process of taking them into protective care." The children will also undergo medical examinations
The Belize Defence Force (BDF) has officially opened its newly constructed Main Kitchen and Dining Facilities, a major development aimed at improving the welfare of its personnel. "This state-of-the-art facility is designed to significantly enhance the quality of life for our soldiers, offering them nutritious meals
Authorities are investigating a fire incident that occurred early this morning in Belize City. Reports are that the blaze started around 2:30 in the morning at an abandoned two-storey building on Hunters Lane. The fire eventually spread onto a nearby home, causing significant damage. Firefighter officials
