Tensions escalated between U.S. President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV as both leaders publicly traded sharp criticism over the Iran conflict. The confrontation was sparked by a CNN interview in which Leo, the first American-born pontiff, called for an "off-ramp" to end the conflict and
A Guatemalan fisherman has been killed and another seriously injured after the Guatemalan military opened fire on their vessel near Punta de Manabique. The victim has been identified as 32-year-old Jaime Geovanni Ich Ramos. He leaves behind two children, ages 11 and 9. The surviving fisherman,
A Belize City family is pleading for answers as 17-year-old Alwin Marin Jr. remains missing following a fishing trip. Marin was last seen leaving home on Thursday to go fishing with 17-year-old Jaheil Westby. Westby's body was found with gunshot wounds on Friday near the Dyke
The Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, has issued a statement following the Twenty-Fifth Special Emergency Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government held on Friday. The statement addresses concerns raised by Trinidad and
Senior United States and Iranian officials met face-to-face in Pakistan on Saturday in the highest-level direct talks between the two countries in years, according to CNN. The meeting marks a significant diplomatic development after decades of largely indirect negotiations. CNN reports that the trilateral talks are
Three Cayo District farmers have been named the top farmers in the country, sweeping all three categories of the Farmer of the Year 2026 Competition. The announcement was made by the National Agriculture and Trade Show (NATS) Committee on Thursday. Saulo Mesh took the Male Farmer of
A joint security operation Friday evening intercepted a cocaine shipment in the Corozal District but a vehicle set on fire at an active crime scene hours earlier is now raising serious questions about evidence handling. A Chevrolet Tahoe loaded with nine canisters of aviation fuel was
Tonight, a policy change from the Ministry of Health and Wellness is putting women’s health and access to medication at the center of a national debate. New regulations now require prescriptions for drugs once sold over the counter, including contraceptives, a move officials say protects
After years of uncertainty surrounding the former Stake Bank project, a rebranded development called Olo Caye is positioning itself as a fresh start for Belize’s tourism future. Supporters say this time, the focus is on long‑term growth, creating jobs, attracting visitors, and giving Belizeans a
The green light for the expansion of the Port of Belize is being framed by Prime Minister John Briceño as a turning point for the country’s economic future. Following approval from the National Environmental Appraisal Committee, with strict conditions attached, the Prime Minister says the
