It was anything but business as usual at the lower courts in Belize City this morning. Just after nine o’clock, a bomb threat brought proceedings to a screeching halt, forcing court staff to evacuate and drawing in bomb experts to sweep the area. The scare
Tonight, we have a major update on a story that’s been making headlines. Twenty-two-year-old Jahreem Staine, better known on the streets as “32”, is back behind bars. Just two days after his last court appearance, Staine was hauled before the Chief Magistrate today and slapped
On Monday, Minister of Home Affairs, Kareem Musa, confirmed that Belize City residents will witness an increase in Belize Defense Force personnel across the Old Capital. This is being done to quell the spate of violence that has affected citizens over the last couple of
On Wednesday night, an SUV struck a man on Mahogany Street and fatality injured him. The victim has been identified as forty-five-year-old Chester Norales. He was not too far from his home when the incident occurred. His relatives are now questioning who was driving the
The people of Caye Caulker have made their voices heard loud and clear and it’s a resounding no to cannabis legalization on the island. On Wednesday, history was made as Caye Caulker hosted Belize’s very first cannabis referendum. The question was whether the government should
Tonight, we’re shining a spotlight on a group that often gets overlooked, our older citizens. The Ministry of Health and Wellness hosted a Healthy Aging and Nutrition Symposium, bringing together government leaders, health experts, and key partners to talk about how we care for our
When we talk about aging, it’s easy to think of it as something far off, but for thousands of Belizeans, it’s their reality today. Did you know that older persons make up less than ten percent of our population? That small number means they often
Starting in 2026, the lending process will look very different, thanks to a brand-new credit reporting system rolling out early next year. The Central Bank of Belize says this system is designed to build a stronger, more inclusive financial future for everyone. It’s been in
Belize is upping its standards in credit management by partnering with CRIF, a global leader in credit information services. This company has experience setting up credit bureaus in 31 countries, and now they’re bringing that expertise to Belize. CRIF calls itself a comprehensive credit management
When it comes to your credit, security is everything and CRIF says that’s one of its top priorities. The company, now working with the Central Bank, promises that all the data in Belize’s new credit bureau will be highly protected. So, how will lenders use
