Prime Minister John Briceño says his administration is taking deliberate steps to boost security at the Corozal Free Zone, stressing that the bustling commercial area is vital to both the economy and the livelihoods of more than 1,500 Belizeans who work there. Speaking this week, Briceño
Voters of St. Vincent and the Grenadines are heading to the polls today, in an election that could end Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves’ 20-year hold on power. Gonsalves, now 79, is seeking a sixth term, while the opposition New Democratic Party (NDP) hopes the call
The United States is stepping up its fight against alleged drug trafficking in the Caribbean with help from the Dominican Republic. The island nation has allowed the U.S. to use one of its military air bases and its main international airport to support the growing
It’s the political shake-up everyone’s still talking about. Jose Abelardo Mai, the long-serving Minister of Agriculture, abruptly resigned from Cabinet last week, and the reasons behind his exit continue to fuel speculation. Officially, Prime Minister John Briceño says Mai stepped down to focus on his
Tonight, questions swirl around a bulletproof SUV parked inside the Corozal Free Zone, and the man behind it. Jose Vela, a key figure in Free Zone operations, was granted a temporary import permit for a 2021 Land Rover Defender, outfitted with ballistic protection. The permit,
A high-ranking police officer remains at the center of a growing controversy tonight. Superintendent Aaron Gamboa, head of the Special Patrol Unit, was stopped from boarding a U.S.-bound flight over the weekend after his visa was flagged by American authorities. Gamboa says he has no
A shocking case of domestic violence has rocked the Belize Coast Guard. Tonight, a Big Falls native, Coast Guard officer Brian Chiac, is behind bars after being accused of trying to kill his estranged common-law wife. The violent incident reportedly unfolded in the early hours
The International Court of Justice has closed three days of public hearings on Guatemala’s bid to intervene in the high-stakes sovereignty case over the Sapodilla Cayes, contested between Belize and Honduras. Guatemala argued its strategic interest under Article 62 of the Court’s Statute, while Belize
It was a tense moment at PGIA today when an American Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing just after midday. The captain reported an engine problem while en route to El Salvador, prompting immediate activation of emergency crews and fire teams at the
Cruise arrivals to Belize are still below expectations, but tourism officials say there’s progress, and a plan to turn things around. Director of Tourism Evan Tillett admits the numbers remain low, yet ahead of last year’s pace. The big challenge is that Belize lacks a
