Despite the 2020 ban on gillnets in Belize, illegal fishing continues to be a significant issue. Rear Admiral Elton Bennett, Coast Guard Commandant, told News 5 that the Southern Waters, particularly around Sarstoon, Barranco, and Hunting Caye, remain a hotspot for illegal gillnet use. "That is
Prime Minister John Briceño's new Cabinet formation has received some criticism from members of the public. Some ministers were re-instated to oversee the same ministry; others were swapped, and in some cases, some were stripped of their previous role and placed in a role with less
The Caribbean Democrat Union (CDU) has extended its congratulations to Tracy Panton on her historic appointment as Belize’s first female Leader of the Opposition. Panton, who has represented the Albert constituency since 2015, was elected as interim leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP) in October
At least 12 people, including renowned Honduran musician Aurelio Martinez, lost their lives Monday evening when a small passenger plane crashed into the Caribbean Sea shortly after takeoff from Roatán, a popular tourist destination. The Lanhsa Airlines Jetstream 41 aircraft had just departed at nightfall, bound
The Prime Minister of Belize, John Briceño, warned his newly inaugurated members of Cabinet about engaging in unacceptable actions following the party's re-election. In an appearance on Open Your Eyes, Briceño discussed the challenges of maintaining humility and focus, especially with the re-election of several candidates
Prime Minister Stuart Young has announced that Trinidad and Tobago will hold its next general elections on April 28, 2025. The announcement follows his official request to President Christine Kangaloo to dissolve Parliament, effective midnight on Tuesday, in accordance with Section 68 of the Constitution. With
A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas crumbled early Tuesday as Israeli forces launched extensive airstrikes across Gaza, marking the deadliest day in the conflict since November 2023, CNN reported. More than 400 people were killed, and hundreds more were wounded, according to Gaza’s Health
The Government of Belize has partnered with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to develop the country’s first public-private partnership in the energy sector. The project will establish a utility-scale solar plant, providing 50 to 80 megawatts of power by 2027, improving energy security and affordability
On Monday, Stuart Young was sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago during an official ceremony at the President’s House in St Ann’s. Young. Young, who previously served as the Minister of Energy and Energy Industries, succeeds Dr Keith Rowley, who
The Belize Tourism Industry Association (BTIA) Toledo Chapter has announced the cancellation of the 2025 Chocolate Festival of Belize. The cited interference by local authorities. It said that "this event was established to promote Toledo’s small businesses, hoteliers, restaurants, chocolatiers, and the broader chocolate sector while
