Hurricane Melissa has slowed its crawl south of Jamaica. Jamaican officials have warned of catastrophic damage as the powerful Category 4 storm closes in towards the island. Local news outlets report that heavy rains and fierce winds are already battering eastern parishes, including Portland, St Thomas,
Health and Wellness Minister Kevin Bernard has ordered a full investigation into the death of a 92-year-old man who was reportedly left waiting for nearly an hour before receiving medical attention at the Northern Regional Hospital (NRH). Bernard said it is “deeply concerning to learn of
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade, Culture and Immigration says it has been in close communication with its Jamaican counterpart following growing safety concerns about Belizean nationals studying in Jamaica, as the island braces for the impact of powerful Hurricane Melissa.
Hurricane Melissa strengthened into a Category 1 storm with 75 mph winds on Saturday afternoon. The storm has put Jamaica and Caribbean residents, including Belizeans, on high alert. The storm is centred 145 miles southeast of Kingston and moving at just 1 mph. Rapid intensification is
Jamaica is on high alert as Tropical Storm Melissa is forecast to intensify into a hurricane and threaten catastrophic wind damage, flooding, and storm surge early next week. Melissa is now packing winds up to 70 mph and is located about 155 miles southeast of Kingston.
Belize continues leaving its mark on the tourism industry. The Jewel is set to take centre stage in April 2026 as the Caribbean's next destination for the annual Sustainable Tourism Conference. This annual event brings together regional leaders to rethink what it truly means to travel
Another brutal attack has shaken Belize City. Early Friday morning, a home invasion turned deadly on Complex Avenue. Thirty-five-year-old Delecia Flowers was found beaten and slashed to death inside her home, while her teenage daughter survived with head injuries. The violence comes just days after
Tonight, a Belize City man is behind bars after a domestic dispute spiraled into serious threats. Thirty-one-year-old Toney White allegedly threatened to kill his ex-partner, Raisha Nicholson, and even burn down her house. Nicholson says she turned to Facebook for help after claiming police ignored
Belize is still reeling from the horrific murder of Angelita Magaña and her two children, a crime that has sparked a nationwide outcry over violence against women. In the wake of that tragedy, the Office of the Special Envoy for the Development of Families and
Across Belize, there’s a troubling reality that’s hard to ignore; domestic violence continues to affect families every single day. As of September, police have logged more than seventeen hundred cases. But that number doesn’t tell the full story. Many victims never report what’s happening, often
