As the conversation around Belize’s proposed national bus company rolls on, we caught up with someone who’s been in the driver’s seat of the industry for years, Joel Armstrong of Armstrong Bus Line. He’s a veteran member of the Belize Bus Owners Association, and while
Tonight, there’s a developing and deeply concerning story out of western Belize. A desperate search is underway for thirteen-year-old Lizzie Suntecum, a primary school student who vanished from the San Jose Roman Catholic School compound on Monday afternoon. Lizzie, who was supposed to remain on
Belize is taking a big step forward in protecting its most vulnerable citizens, its children. On Monday in Belize City, the Department of Human Services launched a national training program aimed at sharpening the skills of frontline social workers. It’s a week-long initiative designed to
A Belize City man is behind bars tonight after a dramatic encounter with police that ended in gunfire. Forty-four-year-old Clive Hendricks, a construction worker from Pickstock Street, is accused of opening fire on officers at a checkpoint earlier this month. Police say they returned fire,
It’s a story of connection, compassion, and community—powered by a water taxi. Caribbean Sprinter isn’t just moving passengers between islands; it’s helping save lives. In partnership with the Island Donors Squad, the company has been quietly supporting blood donation trips from Ambergris Caye and Caye
And we’re back to our headline story, Belize’s proposed national bus company. One of the big questions raised at today’s media briefing with Transport Minister Louis Zabaneh was about job security. Specifically: what happens to the bus drivers and conductors already working in the industry?
And before we wrap up this story tonight, let’s clear up one more question that’s been circling the national bus company conversation: can current bus owners choose to stay independent? The answer, according to Transport Minister Louis Zabaneh, is yes, they can continue operating under
Tonight, we’re heading to the quiet fishing village of Copper Bank in northern Belize where tradition meets technology, and paddles meet purpose. It’s not your typical race day. Picture this: local fishers, their families, and sleek dugout canoes, called cayucos, lining up for a high-energy
It’s that time of year again in San Pedro when the sun gets hotter, the winds pick up, and the beaches start disappearing under mountains of seaweed. We’re talking about the annual sargassum invasion, and it’s hitting hard. But while high-tech solutions have come and
You’ve probably noticed them zipping around on the streets, electric vehicles are no longer a rare sight. Over the past decade, they’ve quietly become a go-to option for cleaner, greener travel. But while EVs are gaining ground, there’s still a gap when it comes to
