When disaster strikes, the focus is often on physical recovery, but what about the mind? Today is World Mental Health Day, observed by the World Health Organization under the theme “Mental Health in Humanitarian Emergencies”. Mental health in Belize is often overlooked, with no national
The White House has accused the Nobel Committee of placing “politics over peace” after Venezuelan pro-democracy activist María Corina Machado won the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize instead of President Donald Trump. Machado was honoured for her “tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela.”
Belize joined Taiwan in celebrating the 114th National Day with events both at home and abroad. On Wednesday night, the Taiwan Embassy in Belize hosted a vibrant event in Belize City, attended by government officials, business leaders, and community representatives. The long-standing 36-year relationship between Belize
Police are investigating a tragic crash on the George Price Highway that claimed the lives of two Mexican nationals late Thursday night near mile 13. According to reports, a white pickup travelling toward Belmopan rear-ended a trailer, pushing it into another vehicle coming from Belize City.
The community of Mary Hill R.C. School in Corozal woke up to disappointment and heartbreak after vandals defaced the school’s recently painted buildings overnight. In a statement posted on social media, the school wrote, “Today is a very sad day for MHRCS and our community. Today,
Ten students and one teacher from Belize Rural Primary School have graduated from the School Disaster Leadership Brigade Program, a new initiative by NEMO and Taiwan ICDF to strengthen disaster preparedness in the Belize River Valley. The graduates, representing six communities, were trained in fire safety,
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her unwavering fight to defend democracy and promote a peaceful transition from dictatorship in Venezuela. The Norwegian Nobel Committee praised Machado for “keeping the flame of democracy burning amid a growing
It was anything but business as usual at the lower courts in Belize City this morning. Just after nine o’clock, a bomb threat brought proceedings to a screeching halt, forcing court staff to evacuate and drawing in bomb experts to sweep the area. The scare
Tonight, we have a major update on a story that’s been making headlines. Twenty-two-year-old Jahreem Staine, better known on the streets as “32”, is back behind bars. Just two days after his last court appearance, Staine was hauled before the Chief Magistrate today and slapped
On Monday, Minister of Home Affairs, Kareem Musa, confirmed that Belize City residents will witness an increase in Belize Defense Force personnel across the Old Capital. This is being done to quell the spate of violence that has affected citizens over the last couple of
