The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) held a virtual hearing on Monday to monitor the progress of the Maya Land Rights Consent Order, agreed upon by the Belize Government and the Maya Leaders Alliance in April 2015. The order requires the government to implement a
The government and people of Belize have expressed profound sympathy to the Dominican Republic in the wake of the devastating roof collapse at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo. The tragic incident, which occurred early Tuesday during a merengue concert, has resulted in at
In a statement on social media on Tuesday, Councillor of the Trial Farm Village, Eusebio Chebo Urbina, stated that two members of the village council “seem determined to tarnish my name and reputation." He accused the men of "spreading blatant falsehoods." According to Urbina, most of the
The Public Service Union of Belize (PSU) has opposed what it described as proposed plans to cut up to "approximately 100" jobs in the departments of youth and sports. Minister of Youth and Sports, Anthony Mahler has said there are no cuts. But the PSU believes otherwise.
As Earth Day 2025 approaches, the Belize Audubon Society is inviting the public to become “Greening Across Belize Ambassadors” by participating in a nationwide tree-planting campaign. The initiative, aimed at promoting environmental awareness and action, offers Belizeans a chance to pick up a free mahogany
At least 98 people were killed and 160 injured early Tuesday when the roof of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo collapsed during a merengue concert attended by politicians and athletes. Rescue crews continued searching for survivors nearly 12 hours after the collapse, using drills,
Police are investigating a murder that happened on Tuesday night in Belize City. At around 10 o’clock, Luis Marin was shot multiple times while on Majestic Alley near North Front Street. He succumbed to his injuries. According to reports, Marin's murder may have been linked to a
The Belizean government held a crucial follow-up consultation on Tuesday to assess the impact of President Trump’s 10% reciprocal tariff policy on the country. A release says that the meeting built upon last week's discussions at the Central Bank and brought together a wide range of
In just an hour, the community will come together for a public meeting. The hot topic? The proposed development of Cayo Rosario, which plans to introduce overwater structures right within the cherished Hol Chan Marine Reserve. Last week, key environmental agencies gave the green light
As San Pedro residents gear up for tonight's 7 p.m. public meeting on the controversial Cayo Rosario development, Mayor Wally Nunez has just returned from Clearwater, Florida. There, he's been in talks with officials to establish a sister-city partnership focused on marine conservation. Earlier today,
