Farmers from the Stann Creek District travelled to Cayo this week as part of an agricultural exchange programme hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and New Growth Industries. The initiative organised through the Department of Co-operatives aimed to give southern farmers firsthand exposure to
The Belize Boxing Commission (BBC) has been formally established as the national body in charge of professional boxing, with full authority to regulate the sport across the country. Incorporated as a non‑profit under the Belize Companies Act, 2022, the Commission is officially recognised by the National
As the Easter weekend approaches, many Belizeans are gearing up to leave the city and head to the cayes, villages, and inland destinations to spend time with family and unwind. But with that annual Easter travel rush comes traffic, delays, and safety concerns. If you’re planning
Security on Belize’s northern waters is getting a timely upgrade with the launch of a new Belize Coast Guard operating base on Caye Caulker. The base places security closer to one of the country’s busiest and fastest-growing island communities. It is expected to improve response times
The Caribbean’s top young swimmers will descend on Martinique from April 3 to 8, 2026, as the island hosts the 39th CARIFTA Aquatics Championships, organizers confirmed during a press conference at the Centre Aquatique Pierre Samot. Twenty-four nations are expected to compete in swimming, artistic swimming,
Turning Passion into Purpose This morning’s segment on Open Your Eyes shined a spotlight on entrepreneurship, beauty, and determination as host Sabreena Daly sat down with Monica Gongora, owner of Makeup by Monz. The conversation centered on Monica’s inspiring journey as a Belizean entrepreneur who turned
Cabinet has approved the inclusion of aviation personnel on the list of approved skills under the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME). The decision means pilots, engineers, and other specialists working in the air travel sector can take up employment in other CARICOM member states without
Cabinet has approved a one-year pause on the issuance of new licenses for the construction of docks, piers, and other overwater structures in coastal and marine areas. The decision means that for the next 12 months, no new permits will be granted to build into the
Cuba’s public health system is facing severe strain as fuel shortages and U.S. sanctions disrupt hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies across the island. Doctors say the situation is disrupting care and contributing to preventable deaths. According to The New York Times, surgeries are being canceled and patients sent
In a post on his Truth Social platform, US President Donald Trump wrote that Iran's president had "just asked the United States of America for a CEASEFIRE," adding that Washington would only consider the request once the Strait of Hormuz was "open, free, and clear." "Until
