A tiny howler monkey found injured and alone in southern Belize is once again shining a harsh spotlight on illegal wildlife activities. The weeks‑old infant, rescued with trauma and even traces of lead in its body, is now in the care of the Belize Wildlife
Convicted San Pedro teacher, 47-year-old Alex Jason Noralez is seeking a stay of execution following his conviction on two counts of sexual assault involving two minor high school students. Noralez was found guilty in January of two of three charges and was sentenced to two 18-month
A rescue operation in southern Belize has once again brought attention to illegal wildlife activity after a weeks-old howler monkey was found injured and alone. The Belize Wildlife and Referral Clinic (BWRC) confirmed that the infant primate, too young to survive without its mother, showed signs
JetBlue Airways will discontinue service to Belize City as part of a broader restructuring effort aimed at improving profitability, the airline has confirmed. The New York-based carrier will end its route between John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE)
A national effort to eliminate cervical cancer gained momentum today in Belize City, where health leaders and advocates gathered for a high-level public forum. The event was hosted by the Belize Cancer Society in partnership with Pan American Health Organization / World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) and
A Belize City mother says she fears for her 17-year-old son’s life after surveillance footage captured him being chased by two men and a woman along West Collet Canal on Monday night. She claims that despite making a formal report, police have failed to provide
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing nearly $23 million in refunds to consumers who purchased lots in the developments known as Sanctuary Belize and Kanantik. The agency confirmed that 1,659 checks are being mailed nationwide in what it described as a second round of restitution
By René Orellana Halkyer, Assistant Director-General and FAO Regional Representative for Latin America and the Caribbean Eradicating hunger is an ethical imperative and an essential condition for the development of countries. Every step forward in reducing hunger is therefore not only an encouraging statistic; it is
Speaker of the House, Valerie Woods, this week participated in a series of high-level meetings in London as part of her role with the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA). Woods, who serves as Chair of the CPA Small Branches and is a member of its Coordinating Committee,
Belize’s sports sector is set to receive a major boost following a $2 million commitment from Belize Government Lotteries Limited (BGLL), with the first $1 million tranche officially handed over this week. The funding is earmarked to strengthen sports programs, upgrade facilities, and support national
