Fear is rippling through Lord’s Bank Village tonight following a sizeable weed bust on Wednesday. Right inside a residential property, investigators uncovered more than one thousand, one hundred pounds of marijuana, valued at over one point six million dollars, shocking residents who say they never
We’re following up tonight on a story that has sparked serious questions about medical care behind bars. On Wednesday, we reported on the death of Belize Central Prison inmate Phillip Bowen, an asthma patient who died after suffering an attack in the early hours of
A Hattieville mother is facing heartbreak tonight after a raging fire reduced her home to ashes, taking with it years of hard work and memories. As she begins the painful process of starting over, unsettling questions are also emerging, she believes the fire may have
A Stann Creek family is living every parent’s nightmare tonight, months without answers. Thirty‑nine‑year‑old Reyna Santos vanished on June thirtieth after she was last seen at her home in San Juan Village, and despite reports she may have been spotted days later in Belmopan, she
There’s quiet speculation churning tonight inside the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, but no clear answers just yet. Foreign Minister Francis Fonseca is stopping short of confirming whether longtime CEO Amalia Mai will be removed from her post amid chatter of a leadership shakeup. When pressed
Turning now to healthcare and diplomacy, where Belize is working to hold the line on a system under strain. With the agreement for Cuban doctors now expired, Cabinet has directed the Ministries of Health and Foreign Affairs to find a way forward to keep dozens
As regional diplomacy heats up, Belize is drawing a firm line in support of CARICOM’s top official. As doubts surface over the reappointment of CARICOM Secretary General Dr. Carla Barnett, the Government of Belize says it stands squarely behind her leadership. The debate was sparked
After months of limbo, Belize’s Millennium Challenge Compact is moving ahead, but with a new shape. The hundred-and-twenty-five‑million-dollar U.S. deal survived tough talks with the new U.S. administration, but at a cost: less money for education and a bigger push into energy. Education funding drops
Belize is doubling down on its long‑standing friendship with the Republic of China, Taiwan. The country’s new ambassador, Amino Chi, is already making his mark, meeting with key government leaders just days after officially presenting his credentials in late March. With deep experience and a
Belize is betting big on its classrooms, rolling out a bold, three‑hundred‑million‑dollar plan to rewrite how students learn and succeed. The newly launched Belize Education Sector Plan 2.0 sets a five‑year course, from 2026 to 2030, designed to break down long‑standing barriers that keep too
