Belize could see a slightly below-normal hurricane season this year, according to the National Meteorological Service of Belize (NMS). However, forecasters are warning against complacency at the possibility that a moderate-to-strong El Niño could develop at the height of this year’s hurricane season. According to the
Belize welcomed nine visitors from Gabon, a small African country on the Atlantic coast, on Tuesday for an exchange on how “nature and blue bonds” can help protect the sea while supporting local economies. The Nature Conservancy, together with the Government of Belize, is hosting the
U.S. President Donald Trump says China is “very happy” with American efforts to keep the Strait of Hormuz open. Writing on Truth Social, he claimed Beijing has agreed not to send weapons to Iran. "China is very happy that I am permanently opening the Strait of
A village already on edge is now facing a troubling mystery. In the Maya community of Indian Creek, a deepening leadership crisis has taken a dramatic turn with the unexplained disappearance of First Alcalde Marcus Canti. He was last seen on Monday, and tonight, no
As tensions spill beyond disagreement and into confrontations on the ground, government officials are now stepping in. Minister of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs Dr. Louis Zabaneh says police remain actively engaged as reports emerge of property damage and rising unrest tied to the dispute. While the
For these former workers, this is no longer just about back pay, it’s about survival. Today, a group of retired Belize Electricity Limited employees, many of them elderly and facing serious health challenges, gathered outside the company’s offices to demand what they say they earned
The fallout from last week’s immigration sickout is far from over, and now the focus is shifting to accountability. Inside the Immigration Department, tension remains high as several officers have been placed on administrative leave following the mass absence that disrupted operations at the western
Transport Minister Dr. Louis Zabaneh is doubling down on the Briceño administration’s position following a request from the Belize Bus Association for relief. As we reported on Monday, the association says most of its members will not be able to operate beyond this week if
The legal battle over the stalled Stake Bank cruise port is moving forward in London, even as questions linger at home. Project founders Michael and Melita Feinstein are suing Honduran businessman Guillermo Bueso Anduray, accusing him of using his influence over Atlantic Bank to seize
After the headlines and flashing lights, we’re now taking you inside the operation itself. Following Monday night’s joint law‑enforcement briefing on the major drug plane bust in Neuland, we’re learning more about how authorities pulled it off. Officials say the interception was no accident, it
