Royal Caribbean International has unveiled ambitious plans for a $600 million cruise destination in Mahahual, Mexico, a development that could have significant ripple effects across the region, including neighboring Belize. Dubbed “Perfect Day Mexico,” the project is part of the cruise line’s expansion of its private
Iran firmly rejected calls for negotiation “under duress” after US President Donald Trump threatened its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and encouraged Israeli military actions as tensions continue to rise in the region. "Iran does NOT negotiate under duress, shall NOT accept peace under duress, and
Belize is being represented at the 61st Meeting of the Council of Ministers of Health of Central America and the Dominican Republic (COMISCA) by the Minister of Health and Wellness, Kevin Emmanuel Bernard. The high-level meeting is taking place in San José, Costa Rica, bringing together
Hurricane Erick is rapidly intensifying off Mexico’s Pacific coast and is forecast to make landfall as a major hurricane by Thursday. It is expected to bring life-threatening flooding, storm surges, and mudslides to southern coastal regions of Mexico. The US National Hurricane Centre (NHC) reported that
There’s a bit of a shake-up happening in Belize’s public transportation sector. Today, Doctor Louis Zabaneh took to the podium at the Biltmore, hoping to clear the air, and maybe calm a few engines, over his ministry’s bold plan to launch a national bus company.
While bus operators are calling for a breakdown of profits and dividends tied to the proposed national bus company, everyday commuters are calling for something much simpler, better service. From overcrowded buses to reckless driving, passengers say the current system is long overdue for a
The debate over Belize’s proposed national bus company is picking up steam, and this time, it’s all about the bottom line. The Belize Bus Owners Association is sounding the alarm, claiming that without a fare hike, the new company won’t turn a profit. But Transport
As the conversation around Belize’s proposed national bus company rolls on, we caught up with someone who’s been in the driver’s seat of the industry for years, Joel Armstrong of Armstrong Bus Line. He’s a veteran member of the Belize Bus Owners Association, and while
Tonight, there’s a developing and deeply concerning story out of western Belize. A desperate search is underway for thirteen-year-old Lizzie Suntecum, a primary school student who vanished from the San Jose Roman Catholic School compound on Monday afternoon. Lizzie, who was supposed to remain on
Belize is taking a big step forward in protecting its most vulnerable citizens, its children. On Monday in Belize City, the Department of Human Services launched a national training program aimed at sharpening the skills of frontline social workers. It’s a week-long initiative designed to
