Tensions at the Sarstoon have put Belize and Guatemala back at the discussion table. After recent encounters between armed Guatemalan soldiers and the Belize Defense Force, military leaders from both countries are planning a series of meetings. Despite the friction, both nations remain committed to
The Columbia Forest Reserve, one of the largest protected rainforests in Central America, is under threat. Conservationists say illegal activity in the area is on the rise, and what they’ve uncovered is alarming. According to the Ya’axché Conservation Trust, patrols recently found evidence of large-scale
The Association of Protected Areas Management Organizations, better known as APAMO, is celebrating a milestone. This year marks its eighteenth anniversary as the umbrella group for environmental NGOs across Belize. To mark the occasion, APAMO is inviting the public to take part in its annual
There’s drama brewing in Succotz, and it’s all about the village council. We told you earlier this week about the political divide that’s causing confusion in the community. Well, it’s now spilling over into Independence Day celebrations. Every year, Succotz hosts its traditional torch run
Kes, the headline performer for the Belize Soca and Culture Fest, landed in Belize today ahead of what is expected to be a sold-out show at the Belize Civic Center. Fans are being urged to grab their tickets before the event reaches full capacity, promising
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Police Constable Karen August passed away at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital (KHMH) today after she was a victim of a hit and run on the George Price Highway. August, attached to the San Ignacio Police Formation, sustained severe injuries in the crash that occurred between
The United States has once again vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, blocking international efforts to halt the devastating war that has left tens of thousands dead. The draft, supported by 14 of the council’s 15 members, demanded
The long-standing border dispute between Belize and Guatemala remains in the hands of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Rodrigo Montúfar, an expert in international relations, believes Belize’s approach to environmental preservation could play a key role in the court’s decision. “Guatemala could possibly get six
The Office of the Ombudsman has tabled its 2024 Annual Report in the National Assembly, revealing persistent problems in public service delivery across Belize. The report details hundreds of complaints, pointing at delays, abuse of authority, neglect of duty, and procedural failures in multiple government
