Tonight, a Belize City man is behind bars after being charged for flashing a gang sign, a gesture authorities say is tied to gang activity. Twenty-seven-year-old Lyndon Alexander St. Claire, a resident of Logwood Street, was arraigned late this afternoon before Magistrate Ludlow Black. He
It started with a quiet announcement but now, it’s got everyone talking, and fast. Just weeks ago, the Belize Tax Service Department revealed plans to become a semi-autonomous revenue authority. Fast forward to today, and social media is buzzing. The big concern is data privacy.
Belize’s business sector is speaking out and their concerns are aimed squarely at the Belize Tax Service Department. With the department preparing to transition into a semi-autonomous revenue authority, there’s a big question hanging in the air: Are the current staff up to the task? Here’s
Now, let’s turn to a topic that’s sparking serious discussion in public finance, outsourcing under the semi-autonomous revenue authority. The big question is how will that process actually unfold? And just as crucial, how will the board ensure those contracts go to individuals who are
Fifty years ago, a group of forty proud Belizeans came together with a dream to bring the streets to life with music, dance, and vibrant costumes. That dream became the very first carnival road march, and it’s grown into one of the most anticipated celebrations
Belizeans are showing up and showing out on the international stage at the 2025 Japan Expo. Over the weekend, world leaders travelled to Osaka, Japan to participate in a showcase of cultures and talents from across the globe. A team of talented Belizean delegates wowed
Sharks often get a bad rap thanks to those teeth and Hollywood thrillers, but here in Belize, they’re playing a much bigger role. These ocean giants are helping scientists unlock secrets about marine life, and local fishers are right there with them, diving into a
Belize’s western forests are under attack, and the threat isn’t just environmental, it’s criminal. Illegal cattle ranching is creeping deeper into protected areas like the Vaca Forest Reserve and the Chiquibul ecosystem. Experts say it’s being driven by cross-border encroachment, organized crime, and a serious
The Government of Belize, in partnership with Brightwater, has officially launched the country’s first blue carbon pilot project, a major step in the fight against climate change and a boost for marine conservation. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Conservation,
Spirit Airlines is officially touching down in Belize starting November twenty-first, offering nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale to Belize City for as low as eighty-five U.S. dollars one-way. That’s right, affordable, direct access to the Jewel is now just a few clicks away. The new route runs three times a
