Caribbean countries met in Georgetown, Guyana, this week for a major climate meeting, with Belize’s Minister of Sustainable Development and Climate Change, Orlando Habet, leading the discussions. The 124th Special Meeting of CARICOM’s Council for Trade and Economic Development brought together environment ministers from across the
Former area representative Jorge Espat is speaking out after an incident near the Belize–Guatemala adjacency zone sparked speculation online. In a social media post, Espat said he was walking on family-owned land near the border on Thursday when gunfire came from the Guatemalan side. He said
At a White House cabinet meeting on Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Iran had allowed 10 oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz as a “present” in ongoing negotiations. Trump told reporters the gesture was proof Iran was serious about striking a deal,
For years, Belizeans have argued about what the Port of Belize should become, but tonight, the conversation is shifting. After Waterloo’s ambitious expansion plan collapsed under environmental objection and technical red flags, the project seemed destined to sit on the shelf. Now, with the Government
As talks continue about major cruise and cargo upgrades at the Port of Belize Limited, residents in Port Loyola are making it clear that they don’t want to be spectators in their own neighborhood. They’re asking for solid guarantees that the people who live closest
Concerns over public health took center stage at Wednesday night’s consultation in Port Loyola. Resident Dr. Abraham Flowers pressed developers for answers, asking whether a proposed mangrove island could block the flow of wastewater from the nearby sewer treatment plant. Right now, that drainage runs
The final day of budget debates wrapped up late Wednesday, but not before things got heated inside the National Assembly. Prime Minister John Briceño opened his closing remarks by going after Opposition Leader Tracy Panton’s presentation, criticizing both its tone and substance. Tensions quickly escalated
Everyone knows government’s seven‑hundred‑million‑dollar wage bill is bursting at the seams. The big question now is whether the latest salary adjustment for teachers and public officers is adding even more pressure to an already unsustainable tab. As announced during this week’s budget debate, a four‑percent
A quiet Thursday morning in Placencia was shattered by violence after a man was fatally stabbed inside his home, leaving residents stunned and police searching for answers. Just after 8:30 a.m., Seine Bight officers rushed to a residence along Caribbean Way, where a witness told
Earlier today, police torched a massive cache of illegal drugs, everything from cocaine and crystal meth to cannabis and even cannabis‑infused candies. But nearly four hundred vape mods didn’t make the flames because lithium batteries make them a safety hazard, so they’ll be destroyed separately
