Whale sharks, typically seen in Belize during the spawning season, have been notably absent for some time. Experts suggest several possible reasons for this change, including climate change and unmonitored tourism activities. Additionally, there may be a decline in fish spawning, which affects the whale
The much-awaited Holy Saturday Cross Country Cycling Classic has come to an end. As you might already know, British rider Jim Brown clinched the victory for his team, the Miami Blazers. The first Belizean rider finished in fourth place, just like in 2024. Tonight, we'll
Assistant Commissioner of Police Hilberto Romero has confirmed details surrounding the passing of Punta Rock artist Deon Patrick Ogaldez, Concego. Concego died three days after being critically injured in a motorcycle accident on April 17 in Armenia Village. He was hospitalised at the Karl Heusner Memorial
Police in Punta Gorda Town have arrested and charged a man in connection with the weekend shooting of Derrick Hines on Prince Street. According to police, Hines was in his yard on Saturday, April 19, when a known individual approached and fired several shots in his
Police have charged two men, including a minor, in connection with the brutal killing of 29-year-old Jeremiah Coc, whose body was found with multiple chop wounds in the Indianville area of Punta Gorda Town on Friday, April 18. On Monday, April 21, authorities formally arrested and
The Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital Authority Workers Union (KHMHAWU) is blasting the Briceño Administration for what it calls “blatant disregard for frontlineworkers”, following salary increases for high-ranking government officials while hospital staff remain without pension benefits. As we have been reporting, a March 28 memo from
The Government of Belize has declared an official period of mourning following the death of His Holiness, Pope Francis, the spiritual leader of over a billion Catholics worldwide. The announcement was made today by the Office of the Prime Minister. In honour of the late pontiff’s
A mass stranding of pilot whales has been reported in the waters near Drown Caye, just off the coast of Belize City. The Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute Belize, in coordination with the Belize Fisheries Department and the Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Conservation,
The Belize National Teachers’ Union (BNTU) expressed strong disapproval over the salary increases granted to chief executive officers and the cabinet secretary, describing them as “obscene” while teachers continue to wait for overdue pay adjustments. In an official statement released on Wednesday, April 16, the union
Earth Day 2025 brings the theme “Our Power, Our Planet,” urging global unity around renewable energy with the goal of tripling clean electricity capacity by 2030. As the climate crisis intensifies, this call is crucial in achieving the global target of limiting warming to 1.5°C
