Belize is taking center stage this week as the Caribbean rallies around one big goal, protecting the region’s creativity and turning it into real economic power. Leaders and EU officials are here launching the next phase of the CarIPI project, and over the past three
In Corozal, frustration over the Civic Center’s crumbling condition is boiling over and Area Representative Thea Garcia‑Ramirez is pushing back. Residents say the building shouldn’t be falling apart barely a year after more than a hundred thousand dollars went into repairs, and many are questioning
The buzz around the latest technology continues on day two of the Smart City Expo and Summit in Taipei, Taiwan. From robots helping nurses in the healthcare sector to ones cooking a whole meal on demand, that’s what the exhibit floor looked like today. Our
There are more questions than answers following the death of Andy Suazo, a young man from Camalote Village whose life was cut short under circumstances that remain under investigation. Suazo was socialising with a friend on a property in the village when a firearm discharged, striking
A fish kill has been reported near San Estevan Village in the Orange Walk District. Chief Environmental Officer Anthony Mai confirmed that the Department of Environment (DOE) responded after receiving reports of dead fish along a section of the New River. “We conducted water quality monitoring
The Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), in partnership with the Development Finance Corporation (DFC), hosted its 4th Annual Women’s Empowerment Forum today in Belize City. The event brought together entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, policymakers and development partners from across the country. Held under the theme
Music giant Sony Music Entertainment says it has requested the removal of more than 135,000 fake songs created using generative artificial intelligence and uploaded to streaming platforms by fraudsters impersonating its artists. The so-called deepfakes targeted some of the label’s biggest names, including Beyoncé, Queen and
Belize is at the centre of regional discussions this week as Caribbean leaders and European Union officials gather to launch the second phase of the CarIPI Project, an initiative aimed at strengthening intellectual property systems across CARIFORUM member states. Over three days, policymakers, legal experts, and
Costa Rica’s President Rodrigo Chaves announced today that his administration no longer recognises Cuba’s government as legitimate and will close the Cuban embassy in San José. Speaking at a public event attended by the U.S. ambassador, Chaves said, “Costa Rica does not recognise the legitimacy of
Belize Bank has launched a new round of its Girls4Tech programme, giving young Belizean girls hands-on experience in coding, digital security, and problem-solving. Supported by Mastercard, the initiative now reaches nearly 300 participants nationwide. Women remain under-represented in tech fields across the Caribbean, and Girls4Tech was
