An internal investigation at the Ministry of Transport has uncovered troubling signs that money collected for services may not be making it into government accounts. Minister of Transport, Doctor Louis Zabaneh, says that shortly after stepping into the role a few weeks ago, he noticed
A group of former commissioners from the People’s Constitution Commission (PCC) is speaking out, raising serious concerns about the final draft of the PCC report submitted to the Prime Minister. In a strongly worded letter, the former commissioners say the document doesn’t reflect the true
This week, Belize City is buzzing with ideas as passionate Belizeans from across the country come together to tackle one of our most pressing environmental challenges, plastic pollution. The non-profit group Sea of Life has launched the Plastic Solutions Academy, a three-day workshop aimed at
As you just heard, forecasters are already sounding the alarm; it’s shaping up to be a busy hurricane season, with nineteen named storms on the radar. Experts at Colorado State University are predicting nine hurricanes, including four major ones. Now, there’s no way to know
From the comfort of air-conditioned offices to the gritty reality of Belize City’s drains, Mayor Bernard Wagner and his councilors rolled up their sleeves and got their hands dirty today. With the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season fast approaching, the Belize City Council is stepping up
As climate change continues to bring more intense droughts, storms, and unpredictable weather to the Caribbean, the need for accurate forecasting and clear communication has never been more urgent. To help meet that challenge, the Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum has revived its media training program,
As experts from across the region gather in Grenada for the Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum and a special media training on climate communication, the setting couldn’t be more symbolic. Grenada is still picking up the pieces after Hurricane Beryl tore through the island in July
The Trump administration has accepted a Boeing 747 jet from the government of Qatar, potentially to be used as the next Air Force One. The decision has ignited a wave of bipartisan criticism and raised serious concerns about national security and the appearance of foreign
With forecasters predicting an above-average hurricane season for 2025, Belize City officials are taking no chances. The City Emergency Management Organization (CEMO), in close coordination with the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO), has begun inspecting shelters across the city to ensure they are ready to
Running W Brand Meats has pulled out of this year’s National Agriculture and Trade Show (NATS) in Belmopan due to a national shortage of live pigs. In a statement, the company cited “excessive exportation” as the main cause of the shortage, which has driven up prices
