Indian Creek Chairman Domingo Choc says his community has stepped in to support families left devastated by Thursday's major fire in Columbia Village, Toledo District. He said a group from Indian Creek organised donations and delivered supplies directly to affected families and described the response as
Zeta employer Eliezer Escalante says he is still trying to process the fatal robbery that claimed the life of one of his delivery drivers and injured another. According to police reports, the incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. on Monday along the Chan Pine Ridge Road
Belize is projected to grow by 2.5% in 2026, up from 1.6% in 2025, according to updated figures released by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC). The improvement puts Belize among the minority of countries in the region expected to accelerate
Belize has enough condoms in stock for now, despite looming global price hikes, according to Dr Joshua Canul from the Ministry of Health and Wellness. Earlier this month News 5 reported that the world’s largest condom manufacturer, Karex, plans to raise prices by 20–30% due to
The latest crocodile attack in Caye Caulker has drawn a strong discussion among experts over what may have triggered the incident. Monday’s attack left American woman Nicole Robinson injured after she went swimming at around 3:30 a.m. Initially, Marisa Tellez, executive director of the Crocodile Research
A Creative Vision for Marine Conservation This morning on Open Your Eyes, hosts Isani Cayetano and Sabreena Daly welcomed a dynamic team behind the upcoming Ocean Guardians Animated Musical Film, a project blending storytelling, music, and environmental awareness. Leading the conversation was Jeavon Blancaneaux, founder of Creative Imageries Motion Art
Police are investigating the reported sexual assault of a 9-year-old girl in a village in western Belize. A male shop owner, identified as the alleged perpetrator, is currently detained as investigations continue. Police were told of the incident on Monday, after which an investigation was immediately
Police are investigating a reported rape involving a 27-year-old man in the Las Flores area of Belmopan. According to initial reports, officers responded to the area on Tuesday where they spoke with the complainant. The man told police that sometime between 1:00 a.m. and 1:30 a.m.,
A recent Caribbean visit by Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, has triggered a diplomatic dispute with Guyana, after she wore a brooch depicting a map that includes Guyana’s disputed Essequibo region as part of Venezuela. Rodríguez visited Barbados and Grenada earlier this month, where the symbol
Cross-border movement between Belize and Mexico will be partly disrupted for four months as the Río Hondo International Bridge closes for major reconstruction. The bridge connects Subteniente López in Mexico with the Corozal Free Zone. The shutdown begins May 1 and runs until August 31. The Consulate
