Residents of Mabil Ha Village in Toledo now have access to a new water system following its inauguration on Thursday, October 8. The $1.3 million project addresses years of challenges accessing a reliable water supply. Implemented through the Belize Social Investment Fund (BSIF) under the Caribbean
Fishers who hold special licences for stone crab and shark must have a Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) device fully installed and working on their boats by October 22 and October 24, 2026, the Fisheries Department says. Stone crab fishers who miss the deadline face immediate
The Pentagon plans to livestream the December 3 firing squad execution of convicted Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan, drawing condemnation from the United Nations and from lawmakers in both US parties, according to AFP and CNN. A Pentagon official said the execution “will be livestreamed.” Hasan
Belize’s Minister of Health and Wellness, Kevin Bernard, is urging Belizeans to be kinder, listen more and make it clear that asking for help is a strength. His message comes as the world marks World Mental Health Day on October 10. “Your mental health matters. So
Former UN human rights chief Navi Pillay has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. The Norwegian Nobel Committee announced the award today in Oslo. It said Pillay won “for her efforts to promote peace and international law.” Committee chair Jørgen Watne Frydnes said the committee had been
The country’s top police officer is expected to enforce the law without fear, favor or political influence. But with Michel Chebat now overseeing the police and defense forces, the opposition is questioning whether Commissioner Richard Rosado can maintain not only his independence, but the public
The United Democratic Party is fighting to hold on to the only municipality it controls, but its first battle may be over the voters’ list itself. Party officials in San Ignacio and Santa Elena claim names that a magistrate ordered removed remained on the list
Could distrust in Belize’s electoral system eventually threaten the peaceful transfer of power? Alberto August, the UDP’s campaign manager in Cayo, says the March twelfth general election raised that unsettling possibility. After more than three decades of involvement in elections, August calls it the worst
The real issue is not simply who appears on the voters’ list, but whether Belize’s political parties play by the same rules when control of a municipality is at stake. The UDP has raised concerns about outside voters, questionable transfers, proxy voting and even alleged
A missing lead attorney, a dismissed lawyer and an urgent constitutional challenge have once again brought the high-profile criminal trial of Ambassador Alexis Roberto Rosado to a standstill. Senior Counsel Eamon Courtenay has now entered the case, arguing that Rosado’s right to a fair trial
