Four men believed to be planning a sea heist were intercepted by the Belize Coast Guard off San Pedro before they could strike. The group, three adults and a seventeen-year-old, was found with ski masks and forty-seven live rounds of ammunition, but no guns. The
Police are investigating the death of a man whose partially decomposed body was discovered off the road in San Felipe Village, Orange Walk District. The victim, identified as Omar Anibal Aguilar, was found in the bushes by a local farmer, who immediately contacted the police.
Authorities are investigating a violent machete attack that left a man injured in Caye Caulker early Thursday morning. Police were called to the Bahia area of the island following reports of a chopping incident. When officers arrived, they found thirty-seven-year-old Mark Budd, a laborer from
Small businesses across Belize are reeling after learning that shipments to the United States have been suspended by the Belize Postal Service. The change comes as a result of new U.S. trade tariffs, which now require duties to be paid on all goods from the
The suspension of shipments to the United States has left many local entrepreneurs scrambling for solutions. Without access to the Belize Postal Service, they say the cost and complexity of reaching U.S. customers has become overwhelming. For some, this means a major slowdown in sales
A letter from Enio Lopez to the President of the Belize National Teachers’ Union has sparked renewed discussion on school grooming policies. In his message, Lopez scrutinizes the union’s call for all educational institutions to review rules on hair and grooming, questioning whether they are
When it comes to Belize's national heroes, Marcus Canul, is often regarded as one of our most influential Mayan leaders. He is remembered as a freedom fighter who led the resistance against the enslavement of the Maya people and fought for their rights and land
You’ve seen it, you’ve smelled, and if you live in any of Belize’s coastal communities, you’ve endured it. Sargassum is the pesky brown plant that has been invading Belize’s shores for months and its quickly become a national emergency. This year, Belize’s coastline is under
Two Belizeans lead the charge against plastic pollution, and now, they’ve got some serious backing. The Sea of Life Caribbean has awarded its Plastic Solutions Academy grants to these innovators, giving their eco-friendly ideas the boost they need to make a real impact. This year’s
Here’s a feel-good story that reminds us how powerful generosity can be. The Ministry of Human Development just received a meaningful donation from the Good Deeds Day Organization and it’s all about supporting young mothers and children in care. Earlier this week, we highlighted the
