There’s political buzz coming out of Caye Caulker tonight. Prime Minister John Briceño is standing firmly behind Chairlady Seleny Villanueva-Pott, who reclaimed her seat in the recent village council elections. But the win didn’t come without controversy, especially after P.U.P. Mayor Wally Nuñez threw his
It’s lobster season in Belize and while that means fresh seafood for many, it also means the Coast Guard is on high alert. With lobster in high demand, tensions on the water can boil over fast. In fact, several fishermen have recently been targeted in
Back in March, authorities stumbled upon the charred remains of the aircraft near Graham Creek in Toledo, and it didn’t take long to link it to a suspected drug ring operating in southern Belize. The landing strip? Just a stone’s throw from the Guatemalan border,
There’s a shake-up in airport security across the country. Police officers are once again stepping in to secure Belize’s domestic aerodromes after the government pulled the plug on contracts with private firms iSecurity and Four Diamonds. But here’s the catch, this move is putting even
Residents of Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker say they’ve never seen anything like it, the worst sargassum invasion in living memory. And now, Belize is on the verge of declaring a national emergency. Despite nonstop efforts by locals, businesses, and government crews, the seaweed just
Belize is doubling down on climate action with a stronger focus on teamwork and preparation. Earlier today, the National Meteorological Service brought together government officials, civil society, and private-sector partners for the Thirteenth National Climate Outlook Forum. The aim is to sharpen our seasonal forecasting,
It’s the end of an era for Belize’s military. After nearly four decades of dedicated service, Rear Admiral John Borland, Belize’s longest-serving military officer, has officially retired as Chief of Defense Staff. Not only was he the first to ever hold that title, but he also
There’s a new commander making waves at the Belize Coast Guard and she’s making history while she’s at it. Today, during a ceremony honoring the legendary Rear Admiral John Borland, another standout officer stepped into the spotlight. Alma Pinelo has just been promoted to Commander,
Imagine putting your life on the line for your country only to find out years later that you weren’t being paid what you were owed. That’s exactly what happened to many enlisted soldiers in the Belize Defense Force. Back in 2019, a salary error came
Talking about making Belize proud, Garth Bowman, a Belizean American from the Stann Creek District, is soaring to new heights. He’s just graduated from the elite United States Coast Guard Officer Candidate School, and now he’s off to California to begin an exciting new chapter
