The European Union has announced it will suspend its planned trade countermeasures against the United States for six months, following a political agreement between European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and US President Donald J. Trump just a week ago on July 27. The EU
Belize has officially launched its third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) plan, known as NDC 3.0. Delivering the keynote address, Minister of Climate Change Orlando Habet said that Belize is moving beyond planning into concrete action. “We are moving beyond commitments on paper. We are operationalising them,”
Efforts to secure a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza have stalled, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pushing for a military solution and Hamas demanding urgent humanitarian aid before resuming talks, according to CNN. An Israeli official said Netanyahu seeks to free hostages by defeating
Are the new ‘dalla’ bills in your hands yet? Belize’s new currency notes are now officially in circulation. Its release brings an end to months of anticipation and mixed reactions from the public. While many Belizeans were excited to see the new notes, others were more
Belize celebrated National Day at Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan on Sunday by showcasing the nation's rich cultural heritage and commitment to sustainable development. The celebration's theme this year was "One Belize, One Purpose: Ecosystem for Life." “Belize is honoured to stand among the nations of
Fifty-six-year-old Jennifer Fitzgibbon has been charged in connection with the death of six-year-old King Shakel Wade, who drowned in a canal near Supal Street, Belize City, in October 2024. Fitzgibbon faces two charges: Abandonment of a child and Manslaughter by Negligence. Wade fell into the canal
Police are investigating a high-profile murder that occurred just after 11 this morning on Sarstoon Street, Belize City. Police reported that officers on patrol heard gunshots and responded to the area near La Popular Tortilla Factory, where a crowd had gathered. Police reported that Tyron Meighan was
La Unidad de Inteligencia Financiera (FIU, por sus siglas en inglés) ha confirmado que la ciudadana estadounidense Rima Ray, actualmente detenida en EE.UU. por cargos de fraude y apuestas ilegales, operaba sus negocios de casinos en San Pedro sin estar registrada legalmente ante la institución. Rima
Después de casi una década de espera, el gobierno aumentó el apoyo financiero para la Universidad de Belize (UB), aunque la cifra quedó por debajo de lo solicitado inicialmente por el sindicato. La subvención anunciada es de 8.7 millones de dólares, 1.3 millones menos que
El presidente del Partido Unido del Pueblo (PUP), Henry Charles Usher, se pronunció sobre la reciente sentencia del Tribunal Superior que ordena a la Asociación de Agricultores de Caña de Azúcar de Belize (BSCFA) y dos de sus miembros pagar más de medio millón de
