The country’s toughest women in uniform wrapped up one of the most grueling competitions in Belize earlier today. It’s the Tenth Annual Wonder Woman Challenge, three days of extreme physical and mental tests designed for the nation’s elite female officers. And this year, after a
Every time a Belizean fills up their tank, the government takes a cut. According to one senator, that cut has grown by nearly two-thirds as global oil prices have surged. Business Senator Kevin Herrera warned that as global oil prices climb, so too does the amount
The Senate engaged in a heated debate today over a proposed amendment to the Sugar Industry Act that would extend tax and duty exemptions for Belize Sugar Industries (BSI). Senator for Government Business Eamon Courtenay made the case that without the breaks, the factory's financial viability
Police say the investigation into the shooting death of Andy Suazo remains open, though evidence so far points to an accidental, self‑inflicted discharge. Suazo was socialising with a friend on a property in Camalote on March 17 when a firearm discharged, striking him in the upper
A search and rescue operation is underway in the Caribbean for two missing sailboats that left Mexico last week carrying humanitarian supplies bound for Cuba. The vessels, named Friendship and Tigger Moth, departed Isla Mujeres on Mexico's eastern coast on March 20 with at least nine
Officials from Belize and the Mexican state of Quintana Roo met in Belize City on Thursday, as both sides moved to strengthen economic ties and update a long-standing bilateral cooperation agreement. Discussions focused on turning long-term plans into practical projects, especially in trade, investment, and infrastructure. One
Closing Women’s Month with Powerful Voices This morning’s edition of Open Your Eyes placed the spotlight on women who continue to shape Belize through leadership, courage, and service. As part of the show’s final panel discussion in recognition of Women’s Month, the conversation centered on the
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,
