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The conversation surrounding the possible extension of Mexico’s Tren Maya into Belize is gaining momentum. On Friday, Prime Minister John Briceño met with Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum and Guatemala’s President Bernardo Arévalo during a trilateral meeting where the rail project was included on the agenda. While

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Maya Centre Villagers Protest Over Land Distribution

Residents of Maya Centre Village staged a protest over land distribution, accusing both their chairman, Francisco Pop, and area representative, Rodwell Ferguson, of failing to address their concerns. Villagers say they have been waiting for years without progress and are demanding immediate government intervention. Ferguson acknowledged

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AI Platforms Under Scrutiny After Teen’s Death Linked to Chatbot

Artificial intelligence is no longer just powering apps or speeding up work; it is becoming part of daily life, even forming emotional connections with children. But as AI grows in popularity, so do the concerns. Megan Garcia, a Belizean American mother, is suing the chatbot platform

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How to Detect and Prevent the Spread of Pink Eye

Conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink eye, is an eye infection that can affect anyone and spreads quickly if precautions are not taken. The condition is easy to recognise, as symptoms often include redness in one or both eyes, itching, watery discharge, swelling around the eyelids, and

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Bassam’s Billion Dollar “Boss City” in Belize?

In May, News 5 asked Tourism Minister Anthony Mahler about reported plans by convicted Australian crime boss Bassam Hamzy to develop a multibillion-dollar resort in Belize known as Boss City. He said, "“Absolutely not…“I know nothing about it so I can’t speak to it. Usually,

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Hurricane Erin Brings Dangerous Surf to U.S. Coast

Hurricane Erin, the first Atlantic hurricane of 2025, is expected to generate life-threatening surf and rip currents along the U.S. East Coast this week. According to the National Hurricane Center in Miami, the storm will not make landfall in the U.S. or nearby island nations, but

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Belize, Mexico, Guatemala Unite on Tren Maya, Trade, Climate

From trade to climate action, Belize, Mexico, and Guatemala are joining forces on key regional issues. Today, Prime Minister John Briceño sat down with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo for talks that will reshape cooperation in the region. What is among

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Tren Maya Expansion Could Boost Belize Trade

The proposed expansion of Mexico’s Tren Maya is raising both opportunities and concerns in the region. For Belize, the project could boost trade with Mexico and Guatemala and strengthen its role as the bridge between Latin America and the Caribbean. Prime Minister John Briceño shared

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It’s a Massive Project with Even Bigger Implications

The proposed expansion of Mexico’s Tren Maya into Belize and Guatemala could open doors to CARICOM and boost regional trade, but it’s not cheap. So, who’s footing the bill? Reports say the Republic of China is helping fund it, and that’s raising eyebrows in Washington.

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Transport Minister Backs Tren Maya Expansion into Belize

When it comes to Tren Maya, Belize should be all in; at least, that’s the view of Transport Minister Dr. Louis Zabaneh. He’s calling it a “no-brainer,” saying Belize needs to work closely with Mexico to make sure the vision of the railway extending into