And in the Old Capital, tensions are rising again between rival gangs. The Belize Police Department says it is working to reassure residents that operations and community efforts remain in place to deter violence. This heightened sense of alarm comes after Ian Arthurs was shot
[caption id="attachment_76762" align="alignright" width="300"] Henry Cawich[/caption] Police arrested a thirty-six-year-old Trinidad Village man during a late-night anti-narcotics operation in Orange Walk District on December thirty-first. Acting on intelligence, officers searched the residence of
The Chiquibul Forest, one of Belize’s most biodiverse and fragile ecosystems, is facing a new chapter. With the newly paved Caracol Road opening access to pristine wilderness, proposals for eco-tourism are now under government review. From high-end cabanas by international companies to community-led conservation initiatives,
Under the Barrow Administration, a comprehensive 15-year sustainable development plan for the Chiquibul–Mountain Pine Ridge–Caracol complex was unveiled. The aim was to guide economic growth while safeguarding the fragile ecosystems and cultural heritage. Back then, officials warned that without careful planning, increased access to the
Meanwhile, the Briceño Administration is moving closer to establishing a protected area for scarlet macaws near Red Bank Village. This consideration follows consultations with residents, landowners, and tour operators. Minister of Sustainable Development Orlando Habet explains that Cabinet discussions on the proposal began several years
According to Minister Habet, community response to the plan has been mixed. Some residents have questioned what direct benefits the village would receive, particularly from tour operators who bring visitors to view the macaws. During consultations, government officials suggested community-based opportunities such as handicraft production,
Ocean Academy, Caye Caulker’s only high school, has shut in-person classes due to severe flooding, mold, and mosquito infestations. Despite raising sixty thousand dollars and making repairs, construction of its first permanent classroom is stalled. The school’s administration says construction for a new classroom has
“Chosen”, that’s the name of the first baby born for 2026 at the KHMH in Belize City. At seven pounds and five ounces, Chosen was born just after two p.m. to twenty-seven-year-old Cliffarah Ramos of Belize City. We paid the happy family a visit today.
After a four-month suspension, the Belize Postal Service will officially resumed outbound shipments to the United States on January 7th. The halt, which began in August, followed the U.S. Government’s elimination of the long-standing duty-free threshold for international packages. With all shipments now subject to
A woman kicked off the new year with a big win after scoring fifteen thousand dollars with a Scratch and Win ticket on New Year’s Day. Tonight, the Independence Village resident explains how a quick trip to the store magnified her family’s celebratory spirit. She
