As U.S.-China trade tensions escalate with new tariffs on Chinese goods, a new digital trend is emerging from an unlikely corner of the internet. Dubbed “TradewarTok” by online users, a growing number of Chinese manufacturers and content creators are taking to TikTok to reveal how
Commissioner of Police Chester Williams, who is soon transitioning to the role of CEO in the Ministry of Transport, says road safety is a major priority. Williams shared, "I’ve seen a number of issues in the transport industry, particularly concerning road use, that certainly need addressing.
Police Commissioner Chester Williams has hailed the government’s new push for science-based policing as a transformative step forward, calling proposed DNA legislation and ongoing forensic advancements “a game changer” for law enforcement and justice in Belize. The remarks follow the presentation of a draft DNA bill
After more than three decades without a single case, measles has reappeared in Belize. Health officials have confirmed two positive cases—one in Corozal and another in Cayo. The Ministry of Health & Wellness revealed that the individuals recently returned from a trip to Mexico. Shortly after
The Ministry of Health & Wellness has confirmed two positive cases of measles in Belize. According to a release issued today, the cases were detected in individuals from the Corozal and Cayo districts who had recently travelled to Mexico. Following their return on March 31, two
Police have formally arrested and charged two Belize City men in connection with the recent murder of Luis Marin, which occurred on Tuesday, April 8. Eighteen-year-old Scorian Stuart and 23-year-old Michael Gillett, both Belizean labourers, were charged with the crime of murder on Saturday, April 12.
The Caribbean Broadcasting Union (CBU) is inviting fans of digital media from across the region to vote for their favourite short-form videos in the People’s Choice Reels category of the 36th Annual CBU Media Awards. This year, the People’s Choice category has been revamped to
The Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Conservation has announced the deployment of new sargassum skimmer vessels off the coast of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. This is a step forward in Belize’s efforts to protect its marine environment and coastal livelihoods. These specially designed vessels are
A new Climate Risk Profile for Belize by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) warns of worsening impacts from climate change and underscores the urgent need for gender-responsive and socially inclusive adaptation strategies. The report focuses on observed and projected climate shifts, as well
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) will slash its global workforce by 20 per cent, citing what it calls “brutal cuts” in donor funding that have left the agency with a staggering $58 million shortfall for 2025. In a letter to
