Over on the Placencia Peninsula, a quiet battle is brewing and it’s all happening along the shoreline. Earlier this year, concerned residents took matters into their own hands, removing unauthorized jetties from the protected reserve in the name of sustainability. But just as quickly as
A land dispute is boiling over in Pomona Village after taking a violent turn. What started as a disagreement over property boundaries for seventy-year-old landowner Miguel Angel Trejo and his son, thirty-five-year-old Samuel Trejo, has now escalated into a serious safety concern. The situation reached
We spoke by phone with Miguel Angel Trejo, who says he’s the rightful owner of the property now under intense scrutiny. Trejo didn’t just come with claims, he came with receipts: photographs, videos, and legal documents that he says prove his ownership. But that’s not
The Development Finance Corporation, or DFC, has just made history, becoming the first financial institution in Belize to earn accreditation from the Green Climate Fund. What does that mean? Access to up to one hundred million dollars for climate-friendly projects. According to DFC’s CEO Henry
A powerful conversation took center stage in Belmopan this week, as the Ministry of Constitution and Religious Affairs, Indigenous Affairs, and Transportation welcomed some of the most respected voices from the Garifuna community. It all happened on Monday, right at the Ministry’s headquarters—where leaders, advocates,
Get ready, Belize! KTV The Remix is back for its seventh electrifying season, and tickets are officially on sale. After this week’s live auditions, you’ve already met the voices of this year's aspiring contestants. So, have you picked your favourite yet? Don’t miss a moment of
A 70-year-old man is recovering in hospital following a chopping incident in Xaibe Village, Corozal. Police say the attack happened around 10:00 a.m. this morning. Officers responded to a report shortly after and found Porfilio Estevan Copo suffering from multiple chop wounds. According to initial investigations, Copo
There is serious consideration being given to increasing the price of sugar. This comes as the country’s northern cane fields face a full-blown agricultural crisis. Climate change, compounded by a fast-spreading fungus called fusarium infesting sugarcane fields and other biological threats, has triggered more than
The Belize Tourism Board is considering taking its legal fight to the Caribbean Court of Justice after a string of courtroom losses over contract terminations. The most recent blow came when the High Court ruled in favour of former IT head Norman Young, awarding him over
St John Vianney School on Fabers Road, Belize City, has issued a public plea after revealing that the school has suffered repeated acts of vandalism and burglaries. The school also said that its security guard has worked for over a year without pay, and In a statement
