With the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season fast approaching, experts are warning that this year could be busier than usual. In response, the Ministry of Disaster Risk Management and the National Meteorological Service of Belize have launched new initiatives aimed at boosting the country’s preparedness. The
Speaking at a recent event, Minister Henry Charles Usher stressed that public confidence in agencies like NEMO, especially during emergencies, is absolutely vital. He highlighted that NEMO has been operational for twenty-five years, and over that time, the departments and organizations under its umbrella have significantly strengthened their ability to
As the calendar inches closer to June, forecasters are raising red flags about what could be a turbulent 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NOAA, is predicting a sixty percent chance of an above-normal season, with up to nineteen named storms expected to
It’s a sad day for Belize’s wildlife. An ocelot, a small, spotted wild cat, was found dead along the Hummingbird Highway near the Rainforest Lodge at Sleeping Giant. It appears the animal was shot. This is the third wild cat death in just over a month.
Belize has earned regional recognition for its leadership in clean energy reform, as the Ministry of Public Utilities, Energy and Logistics has been awarded the 2025 CREF Industry Award for Best Clean Energy Policy or Programme. The accolade was presented at the 7th Annual Caribbean Renewable
The Belize National Teachers’ Union (BNTU) has delayed a scheduled vote on its next industrial action following a new proposal from the Government of Belize (GOB), which includes a partial salary increase and other offers. The decision to postpone the vote comes as the union
For the first time, the United States has repatriated Belizean nationals via a charter flight rather than the usual commercial routes. Speaking to the media this morning, Luke Martin, Public Affairs Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Belize, confirmed the change and provided details on the
A petition to legalize and regulate cannabis on Caye Caulker has been officially submitted to the Office of the Governor General. This moves the island one step closer to a public referendum on the issue. The petition, spearheaded by Village Councillor Ilya Rosado, gathered the required
A 41-year-old man is recovering after being shot in an apparent targeted attack in Santa Elena Town on Wednesday evening. According to police, the incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. on Carmen Street, when officers responded to reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they learned that Alfonso
The Government of Belize has confirmed the return of 21 Belizean nationals who were repatriated from the United States this morning via a U.S. Government-chartered flight. According to an official statement, Belize was notified last Friday by the U.S. Government of its decision to repatriate the
