A group of divers in the Gladden Spit Reserve had an unforgettable experience. Over the weekend, the Sea Horse Dive Shop in Placencia took a group to the reserve, where they came face-to-face with a whale shark, the largest fish in the world. The enormous creature
The Central Building Authority (CBA) has issued an immediate stop work order for the Cayo Rosario Development Project after an interagency site visit revealed that several buildings were constructed without the necessary permits. The visit, which took place on April 9, 2025, also found that
Belizean health officials have confirmed two imported cases of measles, the country’s first since 1991. The cases involve two unvaccinated 17-year-olds from the Corozal and Cayo districts who recently returned from a trip to Chihuahua, Mexico. Both developed symptoms in early April, and lab confirmation
CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett has issued a strong call for reparatory justice and digital equity during her address at the Fourth Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent, held under the theme “Africa and People of African Descent: United
As the Easter season approaches—a time when thousands of Belizeans head to inland resorts, rivers, beaches, and family gatherings—Commissioner of Police Chester Williams is urging the public to exercise extreme caution both on the highways and in waterways. Speaking to the press, Commissioner Williams acknowledged the
The National Agriculture and Trade Show (NATS) Committee, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise, has announced the winners of the 2025 Farmer of the Year competition. This year’s recipients are Gregorio Esquivel of the Corozal District as Senior Farmer of the
As U.S.-China trade tensions escalate with new tariffs on Chinese goods, a new digital trend is emerging from an unlikely corner of the internet. Dubbed “TradewarTok” by online users, a growing number of Chinese manufacturers and content creators are taking to TikTok to reveal how
Commissioner of Police Chester Williams, who is soon transitioning to the role of CEO in the Ministry of Transport, says road safety is a major priority. Williams shared, "I’ve seen a number of issues in the transport industry, particularly concerning road use, that certainly need addressing.
Police Commissioner Chester Williams has hailed the government’s new push for science-based policing as a transformative step forward, calling proposed DNA legislation and ongoing forensic advancements “a game changer” for law enforcement and justice in Belize. The remarks follow the presentation of a draft DNA bill
After more than three decades without a single case, measles has reappeared in Belize. Health officials have confirmed two positive cases—one in Corozal and another in Cayo. The Ministry of Health & Wellness revealed that the individuals recently returned from a trip to Mexico. Shortly after
