The Belize Defense Force is confronting turbulence on two fronts, inside its ranks and along its northern flank. This week, the BDF dismissed twelve soldiers with disgrace after investigators confirmed a string of serious breaches of military conduct. The rare mass expulsion comes as the
We turn now to the women who are driving change inside the Belize Police Department. As Women’s Month activities continue, the department is putting its female officers front and center, recognizing their leadership, their resilience, and the challenges they face on and off the job.
Concerns have surfaced about whether a Belize Defense Force vehicle is being used for personal errands down south, but the BDF’s top brass says that’s simply not the case. What looked like a potential misuse of military resources, according to Commander Brigadier General Anthony Velasquez,
Tonight, tensions inside the Belize Canoe Association are spilling into the La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge. What started as a dispute over the race’s new finish line has grown into a public split among the sport’s top leaders. Paddlers say they’re committed to racing
Belize’s largest public hospital is one step closer to appointing a new Chief Executive Officer, after operating for months without permanent leadership. The position at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital has remained vacant since mid-October of last year when the contract of former CEO Chandra
Union Senator Glenfield Dennison is defending himself tonight as a leaked six‑figure legal invoice fuels questions about his role in the ongoing BTL severance fight. The document suggests he provided outside legal services while serving as a Crown Counsel, but Dennison says that’s not true.
Conservation takes center stage in Belize City today, as leaders from across the country, and beyond, gather at the Civic Centre for the ECOLens Summit 2026. Hosted by PACT and the Belize Fund for a Sustainable Future, the event brings together voices from every corner
Tonight, the Minister of Blue Economy is brushing aside concerns about Belize’s sargassum skimmers, saying the vessels aren’t abandoned at all, they’re simply in the shop. Andre Perez says both skimmers have been undergoing routine maintenance for the past two weeks and should be back
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is urging Belizeans to take control of their health as the country grapples with rising obesity rates. This week’s World Obesity Day spotlighted just how serious the issue has become and why healthier habits matter now more than ever.
Greater Belize Media is marking a milestone this week as Noticiero Cinco Semanal celebrates its first anniversary. Since launching in March 2025, the weekly newscast has carved out its own space, building a loyal audience at home and abroad with stories that reflect their lives
