The curtains have closed on the 2026 budget debate after three packed days of presentations from all thirty‑one area representatives. Beyond the sharp back‑and‑forth in the House, one announcement stood out, Belmopan Area Representative and Home Affairs Minister Oscar Mira revealing major investments coming soon
Monday night in Ladyville turned into a nightmare for an elderly couple after armed men barged into their home and robbed them at gunpoint. Police say seventy‑three‑year‑old retired American Bobby Austin and his sixty‑three‑year‑old wife, Pamela, were sitting down to watch television just before nine
Easter in Belize is more than a holiday; it’s a whole vibe. It’s the time when families slow down, kitchens come alive, and the air is filled with the familiar smells of fish, hot cross buns, and sweet homemade treats. And while that classic cross‑topped
As Belizeans gear up for Easter activities across the country, police are shifting into high‑alert mode. Commissioner of Police Dr. Richard Rosado says security forces are working together, on land, on the roads, and at sea, to keep the holiday weekend safe. From town events
As Holy Week nears, Belize City is inviting residents to do more than reflect, it’s inviting them to come together. The Belize City Council is bringing back its popular Holy Week Revival Concert, a two‑night event that has grown from post‑pandemic healing into a celebration
Tonight, troubling questions revolve around a trusted name in Belize City. The Sub Umbra Lions Club is facing growing controversy over its stalled 2026 Toyota Hilux raffle, a fundraiser that many believed would be straightforward. Instead, financial discrepancies have rattled confidence in an organization long
The Belize Tourism Board has denounced the racist remark made online by licensed tour guide Alexander Mes against Miss Universe Ivory Coast, Olivia Yacé, during her visit to Belize. In an official release, the BTB called the comment highly inappropriate and confirmed that the Tour
For women trying to turn small ideas into thriving businesses, help is on the way. A new, multi‑year initiative launched by NIME Belize is opening doors to funding, mentorship, and hands‑on support, especially for women entrepreneurs in rural communities. The program aims to break down
Women in uniform marched through Belmopan this morning as Belize’s security forces came together to close out Women’s Month, showcasing strength, discipline, and pride from the Police Department, the BDF, and the Coast Guard. As these women continue to serve on the frontlines, National Defense
As Women's Month closes, Assistant Superintendent and Press Officer for the Belize Police Department, Hortence Hernandez, spoke about life behind the badge. Hernandez grew up in Crooked Tree Village with little to her name, attending school barefoot and spending more days at home caring for younger
