Shadiamond Assanah of Guyana was crowned Miss Caribbean Culture Queen 2025 in Nevis on Tuesday night. Assanah secured the regional title for her country for the third year in a row. The regional pageant is part of Nevis’ annual Culturama celebrations. It saw contestants from across
A new school year is fast approaching, and while some families made the most of the GST-free Back-to-School weekend, others still need help gathering basic school supplies. Stann Creek's Epworth Methodist School is calling on the public, former students, and supporters to help the school prepare
Several residents of Belama Phase Five are facing the threat of displacement after learning that land they have lived on for over a decade may already be in someone else's name. This news came to the residents during a recent government land clinic held in
The armoured catfish, also known as the devil fish, has been causing serious ecological problems in Belize’s rivers for over a decade. Originally from South America, this invasive species has already wreaked havoc in waterways across Florida and Mexico, and now it poses a growing
Israel’s security cabinet is meeting to decide on a full reoccupation of Gaza, a move pushed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu despite opposition from the military, international pressure, and fears for hostages. In a Fox News interview, Netanyahu said, “We intend to” take military control
As the 2025 Lighthouse Ride crosses into its second month, the team of dedicated cyclists continues their inspiring cross-country journey, fueled by prayer, pedals, and a powerful mission. Inspired by the Catholic Church’s Jubilee Year theme, "Pilgrims of Hope," the riders have embarked on a 3,550-mile
Leni Ysaguirre McGann is no longer the Director of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). The unexpected announcement was made a few minutes ago via a press statement. The statement read, "This communication serves as official notification that Mrs. Leni Ysaguirre McGann is no longer the Director
The Government of Belize has been ordered to pay approximately $300,000 to the family of Jahangir Rahman Mahdi Abadi, a 70-year-old inmate who died in custody in 2019, after the High Court found Belize Central Prison responsible for his death. Abadi, who was serving a six-year
Belize’s western forests are under serious threat from illegal cattle ranching, which is rapidly expanding into protected areas such as the Vaca Forest Reserve and the Chiquibul ecosystem. A new report from Friends for Conservation and Development (FCD) paints a grim picture of the environmental
Earlier this week, we brought you the story of Tyrone Meighan, a well-known street figure, gunned down in broad daylight. Tonight, former Police Commissioner Chester Williams is speaking out. He’s reflecting on his time working closely with the Meighan family during his years in law
