In celebration of International Women’s Day, this morning’s edition of Open Your Eyes hosted a special women’s panel discussion under the theme “Women Who Give for Us to Gain.” The conversation highlighted the strength, sacrifice, and contributions of women who have helped shape Belizean society, while reflecting on the progress
Police are investigating a shooting that left a 26-year-old man hospitalised in critical condition. The incident occurred on Thursday, March 5, around 11:25 p.m. Police said Tyrel Andrewin, an unemployed Belizean, was inside his vehicle on Plues Street when a van pulled alongside and a passenger
Police have formally arrested and charged 49-year-old businessman Owen William Cadle with two counts of rape of a child and two counts of sexual assault. The case began on Monday, March 3, when a woman accompanied her 12-year-old daughter to the police station. The girl reported
Belize’s principal port is poised for a transformation that could reshape trade, tourism, and the city’s coastline. Port of Belize Limited has submitted a 600-page Environmental and Social Impact Assessment to the Department of the Environment (DOE). The proposal outlines plans to expand cargo operations and
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology has ordered the suspension of classes in Belmopan beginning at noon today, following an unexpected interruption in the city’s water supply. The announcement, issued just before midday, described the move as an emergency measure. Schools were instructed to
The government of Belize has launched the National Cacao Committee, a new body tasked with driving growth in the country’s cacao industry. The committee held its first meeting this week, bringing together government ministries, farmers, and exporters to set priorities for expanding production and improving infrastructure
United States President Donald Trump says the government of Cuba could collapse soon. In a recent interview with CNN on Friday, he claimed that the island’s leaders are eager to negotiate with Washington and that the long-standing communist government may be nearing its end. “Cuba is
The Belize Government Lotteries Limited (BGLL) has awarded the unclaimed winnings of the December 2025 Million Dalla Jackpot to the two nonprofit organizations. The Belize Red Cross and Pathlight Belize each received a check for 55,555.55 dollars, funds that will directly support humanitarian and educational programs
The 2026 Belikin La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge kicked off at 7:00 a.m. today as 58 boats departed from the Hawkesworth Bridge in San Ignacio, Cayo. The launch of the four-day race down the Belize River comes after weeks of controversy surrounding the decision to
The Caribbean media industry is undergoing another change, with the closure of a long-standing digital outlet in the Cayman Islands and a major corporate restructuring in Jamaica. Independent online publication IEyeNews in the Cayman Islands has shut down after nearly 14 years of operation. Founder Colin
