The investigation into Joseph Budna’s alleged abduction is ongoing, but many questions remain. Budna, who has filed a lawsuit against the government and law enforcement, claims he was beaten and taken to Guatemala without due process, accusing officials of unlawful arrest and torture. The public
Punta Gorda residents were shaken early this morning after a couple was shot while sleeping in their home. Joel Carr and Kayla Gonzalez were attacked as a gunman rode up to their residence and fired multiple shots through their bedroom window. Both were struck by
Tragedy struck the Cayo District Monday evening when a road accident claimed the life of 19-year-old Samuel Amaya. Around 7 p.m., police responded to reports of a crash in Frank’s Eddy Village. Amaya, a Salvadoran national, was riding a Skygo motorcycle with 46-year-old Edwardo Gaston
Today, residents of Dangriga and nearby communities attended Belize’s third public consultation on the government’s proposed thirteenth amendment bill, aimed at tackling gun- and gang-related crimes. The sessions are meant to give the public a chance to ask questions and share concerns, but public participation
Today, the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) held its second press conference of the year, sharing updates on the country’s economy, consumer confidence, prices, and trade. According to the SIB, Belize’s second-quarter 2025 GDP shows the economy grew 0.8 percent when compared to the same
As for the Consumer Price Index (CPI), the SIB says Belize’s national inflation rate for August 2025 rose 0.8 percent. The biggest price increases came in housing, utilities, and food, which make up nearly half of an average household budget. Meanwhile, transport and communication costs
And while inflation increased, so did the Consumer Confidence Index. It inched up in August, however, Belizeans remain cautious about opening their wallets. The index, which measures how likely households are to spend or save, is based on a survey of one thousand two hundred
Leaders from Belize, Guatemala, and southern Mexico met for the Trinational Roundtable on Sustainable Livestock in the Selva Maya. The goal is to improve cattle ranching practices in this biodiverse region, where ranching supports livelihoods but also drives deforestation and climate risks. The workshop focused
It is day two of the U.N. General Assembly debate in New York, where leaders are addressing global conflicts, climate change, A.I., and food security. For Belize, the session is especially significant. Recent tensions with Guatemala, its military planting a flag on Sarstoon Island and
The Bliss Lighthouse Monument, built more than 50 years ago, is showing serious structural problems. Though it may not look obvious, the historic landmark is actually leaning. A recent assessment by the Ministry of Infrastructure Development found that erosion over time has weakened its columns.
