As debate heats up in Belize’s fishing industry over proposed marine protections tied to the Blue Bond deal, Prime Minister John Briceño is pushing back, insisting conservation won’t come at the cost of livelihoods. Fishers and tour operators warn that expanding protected areas could choke
Plans to modernize Belize’s bus system are moving full steam ahead. Back in October, the National Bus Consolidation Advisory Committee met to push forward the plans to create a national company and set operations to begin on January first, 2026. Today Prime Minister John Briceño
Things got heated in Mexico’s Congress this week; so heated, it turned physical. On Monday, lawmakers clashed during a debate over reforms to the capital’s transparency oversight agency. Video from the session shows women legislators shoving and even pulling hair after opposition members stormed the
For several years, the Government of Belize has promised to redistrict the country’s thirty-one constituencies to ensure each has a nearly equal number of voters, as outlined in the constitution. However, another year is ending without completing the exercise. Today, Prime Minister John Briceno reaffirmed
Last season, more than a hundred thousand tons of sugarcane were left to rot in the fields because there simply weren’t enough hands to harvest. Though the industry is moving towards more mechanical farming, there is still a great need for manual labor. Farmers have
Today, the Belize Coast Guard hosted its annual Christmas luncheon. It’s a day when top law enforcement officials roll up their sleeves to serve lunch to Coast Guard members. It’s also an opportunity to celebrate their hard work and service to the country throughout the
As Belizeans gear up for their final tax-free Christmas shopping spree, it’s easy to forget that some families can’t afford even the basics for a festive holiday. That’s why one corporate citizen is once again turning the spirit of giving into action. For the past
There was another road traffic accident involving a motorcycle that resulted in serious injuries today. This time, a man and child were rushed to the Karl Heusner Memorial after running into a van at the corner of Youth for the Future Drive and Ebony Street.
In the new year, Belizeans will begin preparing to say farewell to one of the country’s most recognizable landmarks. The Belize City Swing Bridge, installed in 1923, stands as a living piece of history and remains the last manually operated swing bridge in Central America.
Attorney Oscar Selgado is expected to be home for Christmas following the Court of Appeal’s decision to quash his conviction. Speaking to reporters shortly after the ruling, lead attorney Arthur Saldivar said Selgado should not spend another night behind bars. “He should be released immediately. There
