The government is moving to repair relations with Belize’s Garifuna community following weeks of controversy over Prime Minister John Briceño’s remarks about the size of the population. Briceño has now met with the National Garifuna Council, putting longstanding concerns such as land rights, cultural preservation
The Caribbean Court of Justice has refused to step back into the long-running dispute over Maya customary land rights, ruling that it cannot decide the legality of a bill that has not yet reached the National Assembly. The case stems from a landmark 2015 Consent
The Opposition has often been accused of criticizing the Briceño administration without offering practical alternatives. But during Friday’s House meeting, Opposition Leader Tracy Panton sought to change that narrative. Pointing to growing security threats along Belize’s western, southern and northern borders, Panton challenged the government
Foreign Affairs Minister Francis Fonseca says protecting Belize’s borders must rise above party politics, and he is welcoming the Opposition’s recommendations. While several of the proposals are already being pursued, Fonseca admits one threat remains deeply troubling: the possible infiltration of Belize by powerful players
A patch of mangroves measuring less than a quarter-acre has resulted in a ten-thousand-dollar settlement and a broader warning for developers across the country. The Forest Department says Sanju Lal Chulani agreed to the out-of-court payment after investigators found that red mangroves had been altered
A police interception in San Andres brought an alleged abduction to an end on Saturday. Officers stopped a red pickup truck after receiving reports that two men had been forcibly taken. Inside, they found Ricardo Zetina and Walter Pineda, along with the two men accused
A Friday robbery at Midtown Restaurant in Belize City may have been about more than money. Police say three armed men pulled up in an SUV, overpowered the security guard and stole his licensed nine-millimetre pistol. One of the robbers then entered the restaurant and
The Caribbean Court of Justice has dismissed a legal challenge by Maya representatives who asked the court to determine whether parts of the proposed Maya Customary Land Tenure Bill comply with the 2015 agreement recognising Maya customary land rights. The Maya Leaders Alliance, Toledo Alcaldes Association
Oceana in Belize recognised Wavemakers and partners from across the country for their contributions to marine conservation during its 2026 Annual General Meeting on Saturday. More than 300 Wavemakers, allies and partners attended the event at the St. Catherine’s Academy Mercy Center in Belize City, where
Belizean motorists are facing another hit at the pump, with regular gasoline now selling for $14.28 per gallon after a 67-cent increase. Premium gasoline is now $14.53 per gallon. The latest prices took effect at midnight on October 2, adding further pressure on motorists already adjusting
