The situation in Indian Creek has escalated, and now nearby communities are on edge. Leaders from Golden Stream and San Marcos warn they could face the same fallout if the government doesn’t step in. They’re taking that message straight to Prime Minister John Briceño, calling
The heatwave sweeping across Belize is hitting more than just the streets; it’s now spilling into the classroom. At one Belize City primary school, soaring temperatures are making it harder for students to stay comfortable and focused. In response, administrators are stepping in, making changes
Health officials are keeping a close watch on a developing situation at sea, but for now, they’re urging calm across the Caribbean. The Caribbean Public Health Agency says the regional risk from hantavirus remains low, even after a deadly cluster of cases linked to a
A dispute over who gets to sell, and when, is putting pressure on vendors at the Michael Finnegan Market. Last week, retail vendors told us they’re being squeezed out after city council officers restricted them to Saturdays only. But today, Market Manager Delroy Herrera is
Nine people are already in custody at the Kolbe Foundation, and armed patrols are on the streets after a State of Emergency (SOE) was declared on Friday across parts of Belize City and the several areas of the rural Belize District. Commissioner of Police Dr Richard
One of Belize's football clubs is calling on its community for help over what it calls years of neglect at its home ground. "For the past four years, our players have endured the harsh reality of a deplorable changing room and lack of proper bathroom facilities
The Office of the Special Envoy for the Development of Families and Children is once again encouraging parents across Belize to ensure their children receive the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, describing it as a critical step in protecting future generations from preventable diseases, including cervical
The Belize District woke up to a new reality this weekend. Armed patrols. Checkpoints. Curfews. And sweeping new police powers now in force across parts of the city and Belize District under a newly declared State of Emergency. The government says the drastic move became necessary after
Building Awareness on Workers’ Rights and Responsibilities This morning on Open Your Eyes, viewers were given an informative look into the upcoming Labour Education Session 2026, an important initiative being organized through the collaboration of the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Belize Labour Department.
Some people discover their calling late in life. Kylie Rhamdas found hers at about five years old and with a plastic toy stethoscope in hand. At 22, Rhamdas has just completed her first year as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the emergency department at the Karl
