Earlier this month, Belize lost a true carnival legend. The news of Leroy Green’s passing hit hard, especially for the artists and carnival community gearing up for September celebrations. But even in their grief, they came together to honor his life and legacy. Today, the
If you’ve ever wondered how to say “pretty” in Kriol, there’s now an app for that, and it’s completely free. The Belize Kriol Dictionary has officially made its way to the Google Play Store, giving Android users easy access to Kriol translations right from their phones. Just
The Government is rolling out a new training program to boost how public money is managed. Teaming up with UB and the Ministry of Finance, they’ve launched Belize’s first-ever certification in public financial management. It’s the first of its kind in the country, and it’s
We all know food is a basic human right, and Belize produces enough to feed its people. But despite that, food insecurity still affects families across districts and ethnic groups. So, what’s being done to close those gaps? And how can Belize contribute to the
Back in late July, we told you about a major Supreme Court ruling that left the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association staring down a hefty half-a-million-dollar bill owed to BSI/ASR. But now, it looks like the mill won’t be chasing that payment after all. Still,
The sugar industry’s been hit hard by the fusarium outbreak, but there’s a glimmer of hope. The Government of Belize stepped in with a half-a-million-dollar pilot project, applying fungicide across two thousand acres of sugarcane fields. And now, that project is in its final phase.
Belize’s sugar industry suffered a deafening blow during the last crop season due to widespread fusarium infections. And the worst is not yet over. As we have reported, the low yield of sugarcane caused by the fungi led to a decrease in sugar production. And
Health officials have confirmed Belize’s second case of human screwworm infection this time involving an elderly resident of Camalote. The Ministry of Agriculture says the case was identified through lab testing, raising concern as human infections remain extremely rare in the country. Minister Jose Mai
It’s a project that could have major impacts on trade and tourism in the region and its all the buzz in Belize, Mexico and Guatemala. Mexico’s Tren Maya project plans to make Belize and Guatemala the next stop but not everyone is on board. While
There are new partnerships on the horizon between Belize, Guatemala, and Mexico following a trilateral meeting held in Mexico last week. The three countries signed a declaration to establish the Great Maya Forest Biocultural Corridor, marking a historic move for conservation efforts between the three
