The next chapter in the decades-long struggle over Maya customary land rights will unfold through legislation, not another round of court directions. On Tuesday, the Caribbean Court of Justice dismissed an application from Maya leaders and allowed the process established under the landmark 2015 consent
Coast Guard officers deployed to protect Belize’s waters are now at the center of troubling questions about whether they are receiving enough food at remote operating bases. Reports from within the department claim that ration deliveries fell significantly behind schedule, leaving some personnel without expected
Belizean farmers are being urged to protect their crops, livestock and water supplies before a strengthening El Niño tightens its grip on the country. During a virtual conference today, agriculture officials and climate experts outlined practical steps to help producers withstand the hotter, drier months
After eighteen years under the leadership of Allan Sharp, the Belize Volleyball Association now has a new president. Francis Usher won Sunday’s election with two hundred and three votes, defeating national team captain and former teammate Elton Anderson, who received ninety-nine. For Usher, the victory
Belize and Colombia are joining forces with Caribbean partners to strengthen their ability to combat cybercrime through the sharing of strategies, experience and technical knowledge. The training is focused on strengthening capacity to prevent, investigate and respond to cybercrime, while building relationships among agencies that may
Mexico’s National Guard has a new recruit, and he is the smallest one in the force. Comando, a 13-month-old Chihuahua, has become the smallest member of Mexico’s National Guard after being adopted about six months ago. The seven-kilogram, 21-centimetre-tall dog wears a miniature tactical vest, protective goggles
The Public Service Union (PSU) says it will defend due process for public officers but not misconduct, as reports of alleged wrongdoing involving officers in the Customs and Immigration departments draw attention. The PSU said it is "monitoring reports of alleged misconduct within the Public Service,
The National Security Council has directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to formally ask the Organization of American States to investigate the unauthorised entry of a Guatemalan military aircraft into Belizean airspace on September 24, according to a Cabinet release issued Tuesday. Prime Minister John Briceño
Youth Taking the Lead Today’s episode of Open Your Eyes highlighted the Belize Cancer Society’s “Youth Leading Change for a Tobacco-Free Belize” initiative, which is bringing young Belizeans into the conversation around tobacco control and healthier communities. Joining the discussion were Ljay Wade, Project Officer at the
Belize has been named one of six finalists in the Inter-American Development Bank’s 2026 Superheroes of Development competition for adapting its education programme during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ingrid Acosta of the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture presented Belize’s story during the event, explaining how the
