After weeks of controversy, and even talk of a boycott, the paddles are finally in the water. The annual La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge pushed off this morning from the Hawkesworth Bridge, where dozens of canoe teams launched into the Macal River. Tension over
Coordinating security for a four‑day race like the La Ruta Maya is already a huge undertaking. But this year, law enforcement is juggling an extra challenge, a possible split finish in Belize City because of the paddlers’ boycott. That means officers may have to secure
Political sparks are already flying in the twin towns tonight, even though the 2027 municipal elections are still a ways off. The P.U.P. has made its first move, naming town councilor Aaron Mai as its mayoral candidate in San Ignacio and Santa Elena. Mai is
Port of Belize Limited opened a major new chapter in the country’s maritime development this week by formally submitting its Environmental and Social Impact Assessment to the Department of Environment. The six‑hundred‑page document lays out an ambitious plan to transform Belize’s principal port. It details
Concerns over rapid dredging and unchecked development on Ambergris Caye have prompted a direct response from the Minister of Sustainable Development, Orlando Habet. Speaking on the issue, Habet acknowledged that both Cabinet and the public have raised serious questions about the pace and scale of
Earlier today, we spoke with the Belize Red Cross following a major announcement from the Belize Government Lotteries Limited. The organization has just received fifty-five thousand dollars, half of the unclaimed winnings from the Million Dalla Jackpot drawn on December twentieth. According to the release,
Do you want to lose weight? You’re not alone. Healthy eating is a goal many people share, but between busy schedules and rising grocery prices, sticking to it can be tough. So tonight, we look at how you can shed those pounds without breaking the
As part of Women’s Month celebrations, the University of the West Library in Belize City unveiled a special book collection honoring the late educator, mental health professional, and beloved TV personality Jenny Lovell, who passed away in 2024. Her son donated the extensive collection, which
Primary school footballers lit up the FFB Field in Belmopan today, battling for national bragging rights in the Primary School Football Championships. District champions went head‑to‑head, showcasing some of the best young talent in Belize. Independence Primary from Stann Creek dominated the girls’ final, cruising
Roaring Creek Village got a major boost this week, not just in education, but in community safety. A brand new, two story building now stands on the grounds of Our Lady of Fatima R.C. School, and it’s built to do double duty. By day, it
