Eight years ago, Belize made history. The country slammed the brakes on offshore oil exploration, a decisive step driven by a nationwide push to protect our precious marine ecosystem. It all started back in 2010, when talk of oil concessions ignited a firestorm of debate.
Tonight, there’s outrage in Calcutta Village after vandals struck in the early hours of the morning, targeting something meant to bring joy this season. The community’s Christmas tree, beautifully decorated with ornaments donated by residents, was torn down overnight. Witnesses say it was standing tall
The outpouring of public support for one child’s cancer battle has unleashed a wider national issue. Official figures show 72 children in Belize were diagnosed with cancer in the last five years. This diagnosis places immense emotional and financial strain on many families. While public donations
Major Herman Gilbert Swazo (Ret’d) prepares to conclude his tenure as Ombudsman on December 31, 2025. Swazo says he was surprised to learn his contract would not be renewed. In a letter dated December 24, 2025, Cabinet Secretary Stuart Leslie expressed appreciation to Swazo as his three
The Institute of Archeology is issuing a stern reminder to the public following recent reports of graffiti at the Xunantunich archeological site, warning that such acts cause permanent damage to Belize’s cultural heritage and carry serious legal consequences. Authorities say several archeological sites across the country
A family of ten is appealing for public assistance after a devastating house fire early this morning destroyed their home and all of their belongings in Guinea Grass Village, Orange Walk. The fire broke out around six a.m. when twenty-five-year-old Jose Mejia woke to the smell
The Calcutta Village Council is condemning an act of vandalism after the community’s Christmas tree was deliberately damaged in the early hours of this morning. According to the council, the incident occurred between three a.m. and three forty five a.m. The Christmas tree, which had been
One week after forty-one-year-old Linden Kelly died from injuries sustained in a machete attack in Dangriga Town, his family is appealing to police for swift justice as concerns over safety grow in the community. According to police, Kelly was attacked by two men during a confrontation
2025 was a year Belize will not soon forget. A year of heartbreak and hope, of crime and courage, of political shifts, public outrage, cultural pride, and national reflection. From shocking murders and courtroom drama to historic appointments, protests, discoveries, and defining government decisions these
Belize has produced many leaders through discipline, service, and perseverance. Few stories, however, capture that journey as completely as that of Alfonso Magaña, a former elite Belize Defence Force officer who transitioned from military leadership into founding one of Belize’s fastest-growing luxury real estate companies. Magaña’s
