A High Court jury has found Marvin Cal guilty of causing the death of Oscar Rhodas by careless driving following a fatal crash on the Burrell Boom–Hattieville Road in November 2023. The nine-member jury deliberated for just over two hours before unanimously agreeing that Cal
Bus fares are going up again, and for only the second time in a decade, operators are blaming rising fuel costs. Along with the increase comes a familiar promise, better service and upgraded buses. But commuters have heard this line before, and the last time,
With bills climbing and paychecks stretched thinner by the day, Belizean workers say the squeeze is real and getting tighter. Rising fuel costs, higher bus fares, and renewed calls for severance protections have turned everyday survival into a balancing act for families across the country.
Belizean artist Bernard Cayetano, better known as Unlmtd, says he’s had enough, and he wants the country to pay attention. After weeks of fiery social media posts and calls to action, the outspoken artist has taken his activism from the keyboard to the street. On
Classrooms spilled into the future this week as students across Belize traded textbooks for technology at the 10th GeoEducation Expo. Instead of memorizing places on a map, students stepped right into the data, using the same geospatial tools that shape cities, guide businesses, and protect
Artificial intelligence is no longer just a buzzword. It is a tool that is reshaping how businesses operate, how industries compete, and how countries position themselves for the future. Belize got a front-row seat to that conversation today as the second annual AI Summit brought
One of Belize City’s top restaurants, Midtown, is defending its reputation and brand following a series of social media allegations accusing the business of illegal importation, unsafe food handling and even financial misconduct. But the owners are now responding directly, denying the claims and defending
Weeks after the shocking abduction of Indian Creek’s first alcalde, questions still hang heavy in Toledo. No new details have emerged about what happened that night, but the incident has sparked fresh concern across the district. The Toledo District Association of Village Councils is sounding
A visit for Belize’s National Agriculture and Trade Show is quickly turning into something bigger for a high-level delegation from The Bahamas. Instead of simply checking out the showgrounds, Bahamian agriculture and trade officials are using their time here to take a closer look at
For one day, Belizean student Chloé Martinez stepped into the world of international diplomacy, not as an observer, but as the British High Commissioner. Martinez was named High Commissioner for a Day 2026 by the British High Commission, earning the role through a competitive selection
