There’s quiet speculation churning tonight inside the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, but no clear answers just yet. Foreign Minister Francis Fonseca is stopping short of confirming whether longtime CEO Amalia Mai will be removed from her post amid chatter of a leadership shakeup. When pressed
Turning now to healthcare and diplomacy, where Belize is working to hold the line on a system under strain. With the agreement for Cuban doctors now expired, Cabinet has directed the Ministries of Health and Foreign Affairs to find a way forward to keep dozens
As regional diplomacy heats up, Belize is drawing a firm line in support of CARICOM’s top official. As doubts surface over the reappointment of CARICOM Secretary General Dr. Carla Barnett, the Government of Belize says it stands squarely behind her leadership. The debate was sparked
After months of limbo, Belize’s Millennium Challenge Compact is moving ahead, but with a new shape. The hundred-and-twenty-five‑million-dollar U.S. deal survived tough talks with the new U.S. administration, but at a cost: less money for education and a bigger push into energy. Education funding drops
Belize is doubling down on its long‑standing friendship with the Republic of China, Taiwan. The country’s new ambassador, Amino Chi, is already making his mark, meeting with key government leaders just days after officially presenting his credentials in late March. With deep experience and a
Belize is betting big on its classrooms, rolling out a bold, three‑hundred‑million‑dollar plan to rewrite how students learn and succeed. The newly launched Belize Education Sector Plan 2.0 sets a five‑year course, from 2026 to 2030, designed to break down long‑standing barriers that keep too
The Dangriga Town Council says it wants to clean up the streets and breathe new life into a struggling town market, but the plan is worrying street vendors. Officials are proposing to clear vendors from busy areas near the bus terminal and Ecumenical Drive and
Hopes for improved security on Caye Caulker are giving way to mounting frustration tonight. Construction on a new police station has abruptly stalled, leaving residents and village leaders asking why work has suddenly stopped. The project, announced earlier this year as part of a national
Belize’s athletes aren’t merely competing, they’re winning, and the momentum is building fast. Behind the podium finishes and record‑breaking performances is a focused push by the Belize Olympic Committee to give top talent what they need most: time, support, and the freedom to train. Secretary
A Hattieville mother has been left homeless after a fire destroyed her house. Police are investigating the blaze, which homeowner Therese Jacobs' fears may have been deliberately set amid a family dispute. Jacobs was away working in Punta Negra when she received the call that her
