It is day two into the 2026 hurricane season, and while there is no system brewing in the region's waters, the Belize Red Cross is saying to stop waiting and start planning now. "Sometimes we might wait too long, too late to actually go to the
Iran's inflation has reached levels not seen since World War II, according to a report issued Monday by the country's own Central Bank. This makes it the first official acknowledgement of an economic crisis. The US-Iran war continues to destabilise the region, with its economic shockwaves
If you have ever bought a seaweed drink, a bar of seaweed soap, or even a seaweed hair mask from a local vendor, you have already seen what this quiet coastal crop can do. Now, a major international conservation group wants to help more Belizeans
A school bus transporting students of Julian Cho Technical High School was involved in a traffic accident on Monday, June 1, 2026, just outside Pueblo Viejo Village in the Toledo District. The Ministry of Education confirmed that about 32 students were on board at the time
A Life Dedicated to Healing On today's episode of Open Your Eyes, we honored the life and legacy of Dr. Bonilla, a respected medical professional whose passing has deeply affected Belizeans across the country. Joining the conversation were Dr. Jorge Hidalgo, Internist, and Dr. Virginia Smith, Director
Two men have been shot dead in Kenya after protests broke out over a United States plan to build an Ebola isolation centre at a military airbase in the country. The deaths occurred amid demonstrations near Laikipia Airbase, where hundreds of residents gathered to oppose the
"He genuinely was a servant of humanity." That is how close friends and colleagues remembered Dr Naun Bonilla this morning on Open Your Eyes. Bonilla was targeted and executed last Friday in Belmopan while on his way to drop his daughter off at school. "He invested
Tonight, a family is mourning an unthinkable loss. Fifteen-year-old Rackeem Armstrong was gunned down Sunday night in Gardenia Village, what began as a simple trip to the shop ended in tragedy. Police say a gunman opened fire on a group of relatives gathered outside their
Dozens of Belizeans took to the streets in Belmopan this evening, not just to mourn, but to send a clear message that violence must end. Families, friends, and colleagues gathered for a Rally for Justice, honoring the life of Dr. Nuan Bonilla, the respected physician
A Facebook post meant to poke fun has now sparked a serious national conversation. The arrest of former UDP Chairman Alberto August over a satirical comment online is raising concerns about free speech, political satire, and how far Belize’s Cybercrime Act can go. Police accused
