After weeks of political gridlock that disrupted everything from airport travel to social services, the U.S. Senate has taken a major step toward reopening the federal government. On Sunday night, seven Democrats and one Independent joined Republicans to advance a funding bill that would keep the
It's a question that has been hanging off a very delicate balance over the last few years: is the Conference of the Parties (COP) truly worth it? This year, the COP30 is taking place in "heart of the Amazon," Belém, Brazil. Each year, over a hundred
Minister of Blue Economy and Marine Conservation and Area Representative for Belize Rural South, Andre Perez, has voiced serious concerns over new developments in the larger part of his constituency, Ambergris Caye. “In terms of development, it could be going by leaps and bounds. Not only
Belize’s "never-ending battle" with sargassum is far from over, but officials say the fight just got 'smarter.' This year, the country faced one of its worst sargassum crises, with tons of rotting seaweed blanketing beaches, disrupting coastal life, and leaving residents battling a constant clean-up. There's
A 29-year-old Belizean/Mexican man was fatally shot in Chetumal early Saturday morning in what is a suspected targeted attack. The victim, identified as Colin Clifton Cherrington Galban, was shot multiple times outside a closed shopping centre around 4:20 a.m., according to initial police reports. Witnesses say
Travellers are tightening their wallets, flights are being cut, and Belize’s tourism industry is feeling the pinch. As previously reported, the Belize Tourism Board reported an 8.6% drop in overnight tourist arrivals for September compared to the same period last year. It is a worrying sign
Moist and unstable conditions continue to affect Belize as a strong cold front approaches the region, bringing cloudy skies, thunderstorms, and periods of heavy rainfall across much of the country. According to the National Meteorological Service, the next 24 hours will see mostly cloudy to overcast
Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Edinburgh, will make an official visit to the country from November 16 to 19, 2025. During her visit, the Duchess is set to meet with government officials and community leaders. Her itinerary includes tours of initiatives focused on eye health,
Police were called to a scene earlier today where shots were fired at a red pickup truck near Xin Hui’s store on the main highway in Santa Rita, Corozal. Images from the scene show bullet holes in the truck’s passenger-side window. Reports indicate that at least
Police are investigating a fatal road traffic accident in Ontario Village, Cayo District, that claimed the lives of two young residents early Sunday morning. The crash happened around 2 a.m. when a car driven by Jovan Middleton, 27, hit a culvert and overturned. Middleton died on
