Fishermen in Placencia are concerned over the Resilient Bold Belize initiative, which aims to expand fully protected marine areas from 4% to 20% by 2026. They say the plan could limit fishing and tourism activities, which would affect the livelihoods of coastal communities. Eworth Garbutt, President
The U.S. and Venezuelan governments are quietly coordinating on migrant returns, despite rising political tensions between the two countries. In an official communiqué, Venezuela’s Ministry of Transport confirmed that the U.S. requested permission to resume repatriation flights. The approval allows Eastern Airlines to continue operating flights
The digital era is booming, and there's now the concern that social media is dominating the daily life for young people. That concern is one that Australia is now taking action on, with its government implementing a full-on nationwide lockout of all users under 16
Tragedy struck Lake Independence Monday night when fifteen-year-old Eric Reyes was shot and killed just steps from his home. The teen collapsed on Park Street after a lone gunman opened fire, another painful reminder of the grip gun violence has on Belize City. Police say
In the wake of Eric Reyes’ tragic murder and rising concerns about crime, police are stepping up their game this holiday season. The department has boosted street patrols by pulling officers from behind desks and putting them back on the front lines, aiming to keep
It’s been two months since a shocking double murder rocked Hattieville, and today the man accused of pulling the trigger was back in court. Twenty-five-year-old Orvin Justin Williams, a police officer and the son of a retired cop, made his second appearance before a magistrate
Former High Court Judge, Senior Counsel Lisa Shoman, is weighing in on the growing legal dispute surrounding the authority of customs officers to man a checkpoint and stop and search motorists. The dispute stems from a News Five report that highlighted the experience of attorney
Following the release of alarming data from the Statistical Institute of Belize’s MICS7 survey which raised alarm on the safety of Belize’s drinking water and complaints of wastewater leakage in Belmopan City, Belize Water Services is taking a hands-on approach to reassure the nation that
A major upgrade is coming to Belize City’s wastewater system, one the Belize Water Services says will transform how the city treats, filters, and reuses its wastewater. Currently, treated effluent is naturally filtered through mangroves in the Dikes area before reaching the sea. But COO
As the year winds down, Belmopan City Council is gearing up for its final meeting this Thursday, a chance to look back at wins and challenges. The council says it’s made big strides in services and community engagement, but turning a profit is still out
