After every general election, the prime minister assigns ministerial portfolios to elected representatives. These ministers steer the direction of their respective ministries throughout their term. Their leadership impacts the quality of service Belizeans receive, and the decisions made within those ministries. Senate appointments are equally
Former Belizean Prime Minister Said Musa marked his eighty-first birthday with a double celebration, unveiling a new book and launching an archival project. The event, held at the Imagination Factri, saw family, friends, and supporters gather to honor the two-time head of government. Musa's latest
March is celebrated as Women’s Month, and to mark the occasion, the women of the Eastern Division of the Belize Police Department, along with a few of their male colleagues, took part in community projects today. It was their way of giving back to the
The Statistical Institute of Belize is celebrating a significant boost to its capacity with the official handover of two hundred and ninety thousand dollars’ worth of IT equipment and two brand-new Ford Everest SUVs. This generous donation was made possible through the Enabling of Belize’s
A pastor and six fishermen were arrested in connection with a major drug bust in Orange Walk District on the night of March 18, 2025. Pastor Mark Anthony Humes, 52, from Burrell Boom Village, and the fishermen—Lerman Norman Leslie, Freddy Estuardo Chavez, Angel Aragon, Marvin Teul,
The largest pool of concessionary funds from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has been replenished with the support of $460 million USD, announced CDB's 7th president, Daniel Best. This reflects an increase of U.S. $77 million from the previous cycle. The announcement was made today
In celebration of Women’s Month, female officers of the Belize Police Department took on community projects to give back to the neighbourhoods they serve. Rolling up their sleeves, officers engaged in various initiatives aimed at uplifting their communities. According to Inspector of Police Hortence Hernandez,
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) held its annual press conference in Barbados, where President Daniel Best outlined the bank's future plans and how it will impact the region. The theme for this year’s 2-day conference is "Rebirth: Innovate, Transform and Thrive for a Resilient Future."
A young jaguar named Filly has successfully transitioned to her new home at Big Cat Country after being transferred from The Belize Zoo & Tropical Education Center. According to the Milwaukee County Zoo, her arrival marks the final step in a carefully coordinated effort by
Authorities continue to investigate the deaths of three American women at the Royal Kahal Beach Resort in San Pedro, with new information emerging about potential carbon monoxide exposure. The women—Kaoutar Naqqad, 23, Imane Mallah, 24, and Wafae El Arar, 26—were found dead in their room on
