During Thursday's House of Representatives meeting, Opposition Leader Tracy Panton said the opposition supports access to emergency funding for disasters and public health crises but warned that oversight on transparency and accountability are non-negotiable. "We will never stand in the way of having access to emergency
Building Belize’s Fashion Community Belize’s creative industry will once again take center stage as Flavors of the Jewel returns with a mission to showcase local talent, craftsmanship, and innovation. Appearing on Open Your Eyes were Ronelli Requena, creator of Flavors of the Jewel, Landee Longsworth of Sol Clay Jewelry, and
A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday morning, killing at least 35 people, injuring more than 200 others, and causing widespread destruction across parts of Mindanao. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake struck at approximately 7:37 a.m. local
A family is seeking the public's help after Derick Arceo was critically injured in the fatal crash in Sarteneja village, Corozal, on Sunday night. The collision claimed the lives of two men, including Godwin Seally. Arceo is currently receiving treatment in Belize City and requires an
A Belizean man is publicly accusing a Belizean immigration officer of directing homophobic remarks at him and his boyfriend as they crossed the western border from Belize into Guatemala. Nuhann Lz, who shared his account on social media, said the experience left him deeply disturbed, noting
Belize's former Ombudsman, Major (Ret'd) H. Gilbert Swaso, has filed a landmark constitutional claim against the Government of Belize, alleging that the state breached its own constitution by failing to honour the terms and conditions of the Office of the Ombudsman, and that his appointment
A ship carrying 1,700 tonnes of food and humanitarian aid collected in Mexico and Belize has docked in Cuba. Cuban President Miguel Díaz‑Canel confirmed the arrival on Sunday, noting the support came from government officials, allies, and Cubans abroad. “We appreciate the supportive embrace in such
The flesh-eating parasite New World screwworm, once eradicated from the United States, has reappeared in Texas, U.S.A. It has triggered an aggressive federal response and raised concerns for the country's $US113 billion cattle industry. The parasite had not been seen in the US since the 1960s,
Iran's national football team has arrived in Mexico ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but visa problems continue to cast a shadow over its campaign. The team flew into Tijuana, just south of the California border, after relocating their training base from Tucson, Arizona, following
Ambergris Caye's Boca del Rio area received a community facelift just over a week ago, but sargassum continues to overwhelm the coastline. The cleanup was led by a team from Dassault Systèmes, who partnered with the San Pedro Town Council to repaint park structures, plant sand-stabilising
