As the U.S. ramps up efforts to deport undocumented immigrants, a surprising name has surfaced in the conversation, Belize. The Trump administration has reportedly approached this Central American nation with a bold proposition: to become a 'safe third country' for asylum seekers. Now, what does
Earlier today, there was a moment of celebration and transformation at the Department of Youth Services in Belize City. Sixteen men proudly received certificates after completing the 'Journey to Freedom', a program designed to uplift, rehabilitate, and reintegrate young people through spiritual guidance and community
For the past several weeks, we’ve explored the many faces of fatherhood, men who lead with compassion and show up with intention. For our final story, we turn to a familiar face. Rumile Arana has offered valuable financial advice to many, and we've also featured
Foreign Minister Francis Fonseca concluded two days of high-level meetings in Washington, D.C., earlier this week, where he engaged regional allies on Belize’s border relations and risk of losing major U.S. development funding. Fonseca joined the Foreign Minister of Guatemala and the Group of Friends of
It may not shimmer like gold or sparkle like gemstones, but just off the coast of southern Belize, seaweed is fueling a wave of opportunities. In Placencia Village, women standing waist-deep in the water are turning ocean farming into a livelihood, a business, and a
Belize is reviewing a request from the United States to become a “Safe Third Country,” meaning asylum seekers heading to the U.S. could instead be sent to Belize to apply for protection here and stay while their cases are processed. Belize has not agreed to the
Belize’s Foreign Minister Francis Fonseca says there is no concern over not meeting U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio during recent diplomatic engagements. Fonseca explained that Secretary Rubio has only met with Caribbean leaders and heads of government, not foreign ministers. “Secretary Rubio has not met with
Sixteen men in Belize City graduated today from the Journey to Freedom small group program, focused on supporting personal growth and reintegration. The eight-week initiative is part of Restore Small Groups Belize's efforts to bring healing and transformation to men facing personal challenges. “Journey to Freedom
Twin Girls/Knitted Knockers Belize, a volunteer group based in San Elena, is giving free handmade breast forms to women who have lost a breast due to cancer. Breast forms are soft, lightweight prosthetics worn inside the bra to restore the shape of a natural breast
Jayme Marin, 30, of Caye Caulker, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for the 2019 stabbing death of his cousin, 18-year-old Isaac Marin, and the attempted murder of another cousin, Carlos Marin. Defence attorney Arthur Saldivar represented Marin. Crown Counsel Shanell Fernandez Peyrefitte prosecuted
