A civilian journey along the Sarstoon River quickly became another tense test of Belizean resolve. More than a dozen Guatemalan vessels reportedly confronted members of the Belize Territorial Volunteers during their recent excursion, but the group refused to retreat. Prime Minister John Briceño revisited that
Belizeans have once again stood their ground on the Sarstoon, but Prime Minister John Briceño says defending the country’s sovereignty must also come with restraint. Last week’s confrontation between Belizean civilians and several Guatemalan military vessels has renewed concerns about tensions along the southern border. While
The ICJ may eventually settle Belize’s territorial dispute with Guatemala on paper, but securing the border will require more than a court ruling. Prime Minister John Briceño says government is already building international support to ensure Guatemala respects the decision when it comes. As Belize
A tourism billboard is supposed to invite visitors, but a Guatemalan campaign appearing across Belize is sending a very different message to some Belizeans. The slogan, “Guatemala Welcomes You with Open Arms,” has drawn criticism amid the ongoing territorial dispute, with some questioning whether the
A missed school drop-off raised concern among relatives and eventually led to a heartbreaking discovery inside a home near Hillview Park in Santa Elena. There, family members reportedly found a young couple dead under circumstances that remain unclear. Their bodies were already in an advanced
A stronger economy means little if Belizeans do not feel safe in their homes and communities. Prime Minister John Briceño says citizen security remains a central responsibility of his administration, arguing that lasting economic prosperity depends on public safety. He also credits Police Minister Julius
Oscar Mira may have stepped away from Cabinet and disappeared from public view, but he is suddenly back on the political stage. Next Tuesday marks three months since Prime Minister John Briceño announced that Mira had agreed to step aside as Minister of Home Affairs
For thousands of Belizean students, internet access is quickly becoming as essential as books and classrooms. Government says it has invested two million dollars to expand connectivity across more than two hundred schools, benefiting over seventy-eight thousand learners. Prime Minister John Briceño says that investment
For Black Orchid Resort, its name represents far more than one of Belize’s most striking native flowers. The black orchid has long symbolized beauty, strength and resilience, thriving even with little care. Those same qualities inspired the identity of the Burrell Boom resort. In this
The pain at the pump is spreading far beyond motorists. With diesel now costing well over fifteen dollars a gallon, bus operators and businesses are paying more to move people and goods, costs that could eventually reach consumers. Calls for government intervention are growing, and
