Belize’s ports keep the country’s economy moving, but a coalition of environmental groups says the way one major port is set to expand could leave a lasting mark on the coastline, nearby communities, and even Belize’s climate goals. That concern is driving a formal challenge
While environmental groups have flagged major issues with the cruise port side of Port of Belize Limited’s expansion plans, they’re not opposing the entire project. In fact, the coalition is backing the proposed cargo expansion, which they say is crucial to Belize City and the
After weeks of uneasy talks and warnings of possible bus shutdowns, there’s finally a truce on the road. Government officials and bus operators have struck a deal on new bus fares, easing tensions sparked by rising fuel costs. The agreement follows a high level meeting
If you own a firearm, or are thinking about applying for a license, you may want to pay close attention. Belize’s Firearms and Ammunition Control Board is overhauling the country’s gun licensing system, easing restrictions in some areas while tightening the screws in others. The
As the Firearms Control Board rolls back restrictions on certain gun accessories and lifts the long standing ban on .223 rifles, an old question is back on the table, where is all the ammunition going? For years, Belizeans have raised concerns that bullets are leaking
Another police officer is facing serious domestic violence charges, just days after a similar case collapsed in court. This morning, PC Mercedes Chiac of the GI3 Unit appeared before the Belize City Magistrate’s Court, charged with use of deadly means of harm and wounding his
After days of mounting pressure from Caye Caulker residents, including protests and a formal petition led by the Village Council, government is reversing course on a controversial proposal that raised fears about the future of the island’s police station. At the center of the backlash
After years of planning, construction is now gaining momentum on the San Pedro and Caye Caulker General Hospital, a facility set to become Belize’s second largest hospital and only its second tertiary level center. The long awaited healthcare upgrade is finally rising, and it could
In southern Belize, the debate over Maya customary land rights is no longer just a policy issue, it’s playing out on the ground, village by village, with tensions still running high in the Toledo District. Private landowners say they’re caught in the middle, holding legal
After three days of crunching climate data, the regional Climate and Hydrological Forum wrapped up today in Belize City. The big question on the table: what kind of rains are coming between May and July? With unusual showers already seen in April, experts say La
