In a world where many fold under pressure, some rise above it, and Francisco Gonzalez is one of those people. He’s not running a big business with fancy signs or storefronts. Instead, for the past sixteen years, he’s been working the streets of Belize City,
Kicking off the September Celebrations under this year’s theme, “Belize at Forty-Four: Stronger Together, Rising Forever,” the National Celebrations Commission honored eight outstanding Belizeans with awards for creative and cultural excellence. For us, September is a time to reflect on tradition and culture that has
There are just a few hours left until the official start of the Belize Investment Summit 2025 and final preparations are underway. Held every two years, it gathers for investors, entrepreneurs, and business leaders from across the globe for one of Belize; largest networking opportunities.
It’s a crisis that’s been creeping in for years but now, it’s hitting Belize’s coastline harder than ever. Sargassum is piling up in record amounts, and it’s costing local businesses thousands of dollars every single day. Since 2016, coastal communities have been battling the brown
Walking into this classroom today feels like stepping into a whole new world. The walls are brighter, the furniture is fresh, and the energy is totally different. What used to be just another classroom has been transformed into a vibrant, inspiring space for learning. Thanks
On Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump revealed that Washington launched a strike in the southern Caribbean Sea, targeting a drug vessel that had left Venezuela. Eleven people were killed in that operation. The U.S. isn’t stopping there; they’ve deployed at least eight warships and a
It has been more than a week since the abduction of Joseph Budna, who ended up in the custody of Guatemalan police on August 23. His abduction remains under investigation, says Foreign Affairs Minister Francis Fonseca. “Foreign Affairs is providing whatever information is required of us for
Belize’s Foreign Affairs Minister Francis Fonseca commented on the rising U.S. and Venezuela tensions following a U.S. strike in the southern Caribbean that killed 11 people on a suspected drug vessel. Fonseca told reporters that Belize remains committed to cooperating with international partners on security issues
Belizean fishers can continue exporting their catch to the United States after NOAA Fisheries confirmed that Belize fisheries meet U.S. standards under the Marine Mammal Protection Act Import Provisions. This milestone "ensures continued access to one of the most important export markets, demonstrating that Belize’s regulatory
Students at Grace Primary School are starting the school year in a completely revitalised classroom. Benny’s awarded a complete classroom makeover to teacher Kenisha Rhaburn, which included fresh paint, new furniture, and educational materials designed to inspire learning. “It made my classroom environment a beautiful and
