The Miss Universe pageant is moving toward its final show on November 21, pressing on after a turbulent start that quickly went viral online. Belize’s representative, Isabella Zabaneh, has been steadily gaining support from Belizeans at home and abroad. Belize has not placed since 1979,
The United States has sent its most advanced aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, into the Caribbean in what Washington calls a counterdrug mission, marking the region’s largest show of American force. An aircraft carrier is not a typical tool for chasing drug boats. It
Belize tourism officials met with major European airlines this week to explore ways to improve flight connections, with a focus on the UK, Germany, and France. The meetings addressed updated travel trends, market data, and the growing interest among European travellers in visiting Belize. The delegation
At least 120 people, including 100 police officers, were injured Saturday when thousands marched against rising cartel violence and Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum’s government. The protests were led by Gen Z youth groups, who took to the streets after the assassination of Carlos Manzo, a mayor
A childhood friend of 36-year-old Byron James says he is still trying to make sense of why James was ambushed and killed outside his family’s home Friday night. Shortly before 10 p.m., police were called to Castle Street, where relatives had found James lying motionless in
President Donald Trump says he has “sort of” made up his mind on how his administration will proceed with Venezuela, as top national security officials continue meetings on potential military operations. “I sort of have made up my mind,” Trump told CBS News aboard Air Force
Classes at Ocean Academy High School were interrupted this week after heavy rains left parts of the campus flooded, raising urgent concerns about the deteriorating condition of the building and the long-delayed construction of a promised new school. Parents say the flooding has become routine during
Earlier this week, Prime Minister John Briceño announced a Cabinet reshuffle and one of the most notable moves was Kareem Musa stepping down from the Ministry of Home Affairs after five years at the helm. The Prime Minister says the shake-up is part of a
So, was Minister Oscar Requena’s move from Education to Rural Development a shake-up based on performance, or just part of a bigger strategic shuffle? That’s the question many are asking after Prime Minister John Briceño reassigned Requena earlier this week. In his place, Francis Fonseca
Prime Minister John Briceño made some major moves, reassigning several ministers, including Oscar Requena, who’s now heading back to familiar territory as Minister of Rural Transformation. Requena’s shift comes just eight months into the PUP’s second term, and it’s stirring speculation. Was this about performance,
