A Guatemalan gunboat in Belizean waters; it’s the kind of headline that grabs attention, and it happened earlier this week near Hunting Caye. The Belize Coast Guard had to escort the vessel out after it was found in Belizean waters. When questioned, the Guatemalan sailors
Belize is tightening up its borders and it’s doing so with a little help from the United States. Earlier this week, both countries signed a new agreement that’s all about sharing biometric data. Sounds technical, but here’s what it means: Belize is stepping up its
The government has just signed a new agreement with the United States that allows both countries to share biometric data. That means if someone’s trying to enter Belize and there’s suspicion of human trafficking or terrorism; border officials can now request their police records from
Belizean healthcare workers are taking the lead in breaking down the stigma and discrimination faced by young people dealing with substance abuse. Today, the Ministry of Health and Wellness launched a two-day workshop focused on creating a more supportive, youth-friendly approach to care. They’re setting
We all know the rainy season runs from June to November, but what we sometimes forget is that rain brings more than just puddles. It brings mosquitoes. And with them, a spike in dengue cases. This week, the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital sounded the alarm,
This week, George Cadle Price, affectionally known as Belize’s ‘Father of the Nation’, was honored at the Organization of American States’ Hall of Heroines and Heroes. A bust made in his likeness was unveiled at a ceremony celebrating Price’s legacy as a national hero and
For a group of young, aspiring musicians in Belize City, this summer has been anything but ordinary. Over the past two weeks, twelve kids, some just starting out, others already finding their rhythm, came together at The Reef Recording Studio. It wasn’t just about beats
It was a tense moment on the court Saturday night, not between players, but between a player and a fan. Belize City Thunderbolts forward Charles Garcia found himself in a heated exchange with Doctor Julio Sabido, the C.E.O. in the Ministry of Health. But on
Belize City Thunderbolts player Charles Garcia is breaking his silence after a courtside clash with a spectator during Saturday night’s game at the Sacred Heart Auditorium. That fan was Ministry of Health and Wellness CEO Dr. Julio Sabido, who attended the match in a personal
France’s presidential couple is suing U.S. conservative influencer Candace Owens for defamation over repeated claims that Brigitte Macron is a man. The lawsuit follows a year of failed attempts to get Owens to retract the statement and continuous reports. “Each time we’ve done that, she mocked
