If you’re thinking about placing a bet, the rules might be changing, and the penalties could be steep. Tomorrow, the National Assembly is set to discuss the new Gambling and Lotteries Control Bill, and it’s already raising eyebrows. Under the bill, exclusive license holders could
We all know September in Belize is full of color, music, and pride, but do you know why September Tenth is such a big deal? It all goes back to 1798, when a small band of Baymen and enslaved Africans stood shoulder to shoulder on
Is the United Democratic Party finally turning a corner? After months of public tension and behind-the-scenes drama between Party Leader Shyne Barrow and Opposition Leader Tracy Taegar-Panton, it looks like the two may have finally called a truce. On September Tenth, both leaders were spotted riding together, on the same float, during
September celebrations are underway and with the carnival road march and the Tenth Parade behind us, Belizeans are now eagerly anticipating the Independence Day festivities. Here at home, that means another parade bursting with color, music, and energy. But for Belizeans living abroad, the celebration
Last month, Prime Minister John Briceño made a major diplomatic move, introducing eleven new ambassadors who will be representing Belize across the globe. Some of the names are familiar, taking on new international assignments, while others are stepping into the world of foreign service for
On August first, Katherine Meighan stepped into her new role as Belize’s Ambassador to Taiwan. While new to foreign service, Meighan brings a unique portfolio to the post, having served as President of the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry for over eight years. For
This year, Belize is celebrating a big academic win, sixty-four students are heading to Taiwan on full scholarships. That’s one of the largest groups we’ve ever sent, and it shows just how strong the partnership between Belize and Taiwan really is. Belize’s new Ambassador to
From Camalote Village to California, one Belizean barber is proving that talent and determination can take you all the way to the top. Malcolm ‘the Barber’ Gabriel has just been crowned “King of the City” at a barbering competition in Long Beach, California. Today, we
A Belizean marine conservationist is being recognized on the global stage. Jamal Galves, known worldwide as the ‘manatee man,’ has been awarded through the New England Aquarium’s prestigious Marine Conservation Action Fund. Galves has spent his life protecting the endangered Greater Caribbean manatees, and now
Belize’s Mangrove-Friendly Development Challenge is about proving that development and conservation can go hand in hand. Earlier this week, we reported on the launch of the 2025 competition organized by the World Wildlife Fund. The Mangrove Friendly Development Challenge which started in 2009, is a
