Tonight, a powerful reminder that sometimes dreams really do come true. For one Belize City family, years of waiting, praying, and hoping ended with a set of keys and a brand new beginning. Thanks to a partnership between Hand in Hand Ministries and Heritage Bank,
The Belize Fund for a Sustainable Future has unveiled more than six hundred and forty-three thousand dollars in new grant funding for projects aimed at protecting the country’s marine resources while strengthening coastal livelihoods. At its fourth Awards Ceremony held today in Dangriga, the Belize
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is considering a possible ban on “Red Top,” the popular overproof rum, as part of efforts to tackle alcohol abuse and related health problems in Belize. Health Minister Kevin Bernard told PLus News that the ministry is also looking at
Artificial intelligence took the spotlight today as the second annual AI Summit gathered global experts and local professionals under the theme Efficiency at Scale. The message this year was clear: AI is no longer just something to talk about. It’s something to use. Maynor Larrieu, Managing Director
A High Court judge has acquitted a Corozal man of attempting to rape a 13-year-old child. The judge found that despite disturbing circumstances surrounding the incident, the prosecution had not proven its case beyond a reasonable doubt. Justice Raphael Morgan delivered the verdict on January 23,
The world’s first-ever Fossil Fuel Phase-Out Summit concluded in Santa Marta, Colombia. The summit brought together nearly 60 countries in an unprecedented effort to confront the future of oil, gas, and coal outside the formal United Nations climate process. The summit, described by organizers as an “experiment
Viewers of this morning’s Open Your Eyes were treated to an energizing and insightful segment centered on wellness, movement, and self-care. Host Sabreena Daly welcomed Pilates instructor Felicia Alas, the face behind Astral Flow Pilates by Fel, for a conversation that highlighted the growing interest in holistic
The investigation into the murder of 19-year-old Jamir Cambranes is intensifying, with police now charging a second suspect as they continue to build a case they say is supported by surveillance and digital evidence. Cambranes was fatally shot on April 21 in an incident that shocked
Belizean artist Bernard Cayetano, widely known as “Unlmtd”, has taken his activism from social media to the streets. He launched a one-man protest on the BelCan Bridge this week in a bid to draw attention to what he describes as systemic oppression in the country. [caption
A Belizean student got a rare glimpse into the world of diplomacy this week after being selected for a unique leadership programme hosted by the British High Commission in Belize. Chloé Martinez was named High Commissioner for a Day 2026, emerging from a competitive selection process
