What does the next generation of Belizean music sound like? The Rising Riddims tour is answering that question by remixing the rhythms Belizeans know with the contemporary sounds young audiences enjoy. After performances in San Ignacio and Dangriga, the free concert series rolls into Orange
When officials told a group of Belizean women there was no land for them, Gwendolyn “Madame Liz” Lizarraga did not accept it. Her conviction to find a way was recognised on Thursday night during the Tribute to Belizean Patriots ceremony, held at the foot of
Three Belizean conservation organisations are receiving a combined total of $980,617 to strengthen forest protection, enforcement and community-based conservation in some of the country's most vulnerable border areas. The grants, supported by the Government of Belize, the European Union and the International Organization for Migration, will
Members of Belize's Coast Guard, Belize Defence Force and Police Department took part in a 45-mile torch run, marking 45 years of Belizean independence with a tribute to the country’s sovereignty, freedom and democracy. The run began in Cotton Tree, with Coast Guard members completing the
Fourteen passengers and two crew members made it home alive because one pilot kept his calm during a hijacking at knifepoint. On Thursday night, Belize recognised him for it. Pilot Howell Grange was one of 25 people conferred national awards at the Tribute to Belizean Patriots
A music project that began in May 2025 is bringing experimental sounds rooted in Belizean rhythms to audiences in Orange Walk and Belize City this weekend. Rising Riddims continues tonight, September 18, at the Banquitas House of Culture in Orange Walk from 7 p.m. to 10
More Than Just Food and Shelter Today’s episode of Open Your Eyes explored the importance of proper pet care at home with Kevon Smith, owner of Belmopan Pet Corner. Kevon shared practical insight into grooming, hygiene, nutrition, and the everyday care routines that can help pets
High Court Justice Candace Nanton has released a 29-page judgement explaining why she found Juan Carlos Novelo not guilty of murdering his common-law wife, Leslie Margarita Verde, in Caye Caulker in 2023. Justice Nanton found that Verde was unlawfully killed but said the Crown failed to
Experts from the United States and China are proposing safeguards to prevent artificial intelligence from triggering a military incident between the two countries. The recommendations include keeping AI out of nuclear decision-making, ensuring humans remain in control of major cyber operations, and creating a direct hotline
The family of 24-year-old police officer Kenyon Barrow is asking for the public’s help in locating him after he stopped communicating with them and became unreachable. Barrow’s mother, Therese Robinson, says her son has been dealing with personal issues “off and on” and that she has
