The Central Bank of Belize is reassuring the public that mutilated versions of the newly issued 2025 banknotes remain valid and exchangeable, following misinformation circulating about their acceptance. In a statement, the Bank clarified that it has not instructed any commercial banks, credit unions, or financial
Belize has 335 confirmed cases of screwworm, the lowest number in Central America, but concern continues to grow after two human cases have been reported. Speaking on the issue in Wednesday's episode of the Open Your Eyes morning show, Agriculture Minister Jose Abelardo Mai reassured the
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced the deployment of 4.5 million militiamen across the country on Monday, stating in an address that "no empire will touch the sacred soil of Venezuela, nor should it touch the sacred soil of South America,” Maduro's move stems from reports that
Orange Walk Town Councillor Joesie Cantun is representing Belize in the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). The Orange Walk Town Council announced on social media, “We are proud to share that Joesie Cantun is participating in the Women in Politics and
The Belize Kriol Dictionary has officially gone digital, making it easier than ever for users to explore and learn. The new mobile app is now available for free download on the Google Play Store for Android devices. Users can simply search for “Belize Kriol Dictionary” in
The U.S. Embassy has confirmed a change in leadership and the departure of Chargé d’Affaires David Hodge. Hodge had overseen operations for the past seven months after Ambassador Michelle Kwan left in January. Rhonda Slusher took up the post of Deputy Chief of Mission on Monday,
What began as a good faith effort by Superintendent Aaron Gamboa to help children return to school has transformed into a powerful story of partnership and generosity. Police officers across the country have been stepping up to ensure students head back to class with dignity,
The Belize Bus Association is voicing its concerns after learning that all three electric buses donated to Belize by the European Union and the UN Development Program are being handed over to one bus operator, Westline Bus Company. The Belize Bus Association says they were
The Belize Bus Association isn’t backing down. They say handing over all three electric buses to Westline Bus Company gives them an unfair edge over other operators. But Westline’s owner, Sergio Chuc, says the criticism is misplaced. According to Chuc, every operator had a chance
Westline has been confirmed as the sole operator of the e-bus routed to be implemented in western and northern Belize. While the Ministry of Transport explained that the company was selected after a lengthy review by the UN Development Program and Ministry of Transport, the
