Police in Stann Creek are also trying to piece together what happened on Mullins River Road last night, after a deadly crash claimed the life of twenty‑eight‑year‑old Jesse Palacio. Officers say they found Palacio lying on the roadside just after 10:40 p.m., badly injured with
The Briceño administration is moving full steam ahead with new legislation that puts real teeth into a major free‑movement deal among four CARICOM nations. Come October first, 2025, citizens of Belize, Barbados, Dominica, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines will be able to pack their
The Briceño administration pressed ahead with major reforms on Friday, first by tabling legislation to cement free movement among four CARICOM nations, and then by rolling out a sweeping overhaul of Belize’s healthcare system. The Free Movement Bill formalizes the agreement that will allow citizens
There’s new leadership at the National Institute of Culture and History. Today, NICH announced that veteran public servant Albert Vaughan is stepping in as its new president. Vaughan takes on the role just months after leaving his post as Belize City Administrator and returning to
And while NICH looks ahead under fresh leadership, Belize’s culinary sector is also celebrating a major step forward. Thirteen local chefs have earned international certification after completing a demanding five month program led by the BTB and the American Culinary Federation, marking a big win
Belize was front and center on one of the world’s biggest stages this weekend. During the Super Bowl halftime show, as global superstar Bad Bunny delivered a powerful tribute to immigrants chasing their dreams, a familiar flag caught millions of eyes. Eighteen-year-old Nyah Davis proudly
Good evening, I am Paul Lopez with this week’s installment of Sports Monday. We begin tonight’s coverage on the running track where long-time track and field coach Fred Evans hosted a mock triple and long jump competition. Young athletes showed up to receive expert guidance
Albert Vaughan is back at the National Institute of Culture and History with a clear mission. He says he’s ready to safeguard Belize’s heritage while opening the door wider for the public to experience and enjoy the country’s rich cultural history. Vaughan previously served as
Police say the investigation into the disappearance of Canadian national Alfred Pliel remains active, weeks after he was first reported missing in the south. Pliel, 64, had been living in Indianville, Punta Gorda, for a couple of months before he vanished. His vehicle was discovered in
Work has begun on a government-funded project aimed at slowing coastal erosion in Monkey River Village, a small coastal community in southern Belize that has lost homes and land to rising seas in recent years. The project, valued at approximately $306,000, officially started last week and
