Belize City Mayor Bernard Wagner has officially entered his final year in office, with several major projects still in motion and others nearing completion. From road and drainage upgrades to large-scale urban renewal efforts, his administration has overseen many projects that will reach completion after he
City officials are warning that congestion may intensify as three major infrastructure projects begin. At a Tuesday consultation in the Belize City Civic Center, planners outlined sweeping upgrades to the George Price Highway, the Swing Bridge and the BelCan Bridge. The works promise improved drainage, safer
Belize City police are investigating a shooting incident involving 22-year-old Kaylen Thompson. He was shot at on Tuesday night at an apartment complex in the Bingo King area of Faber’s Road. Thompson was taken to Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital for medical attention. Reports are that the
The United States says it will begin striking “progressively deeper” into Iranian territory as military operations expand across the region. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine said the next phase of operations will target deeper areas inside Iran. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Obesity in Belize is on the rise, and it is becoming one of the country’s most pressing public health concerns. On the morning show segment, “Tackling Obesity in Belize with the Ministry of Health and Wellness,” hosts Sabreena Daly and Isani Cayetano sat down with
The Grand Resort and Residence has released entry prices for spectators hoping to watch the finish of this year’s La Ruta Maya race. The price tag has drawn criticism from the public and concern from the Belize Canoe Association. A flyer circulating online lists general admission
Trinidad and Tobago has declared a new state of emergency, just one month after the previous measure ended, as authorities continue to grapple with persistent violent crime. Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar announced the emergency on Tuesday, citing credible reports of planned attacks against law enforcement officers.
It's been six days since 13-year-old Ana Ramos from St. Mathews was last seen by her family. Her grandmother, Lourdes Ávila, is now desperately pleading for her safe return. Ávila, who has raised the first-form student of Belmopan Baptist High School since birth, says the child
UNICEF Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean, Roberto Benes, has concluded a two-day official visit to Belize. It is part of a broader regional tour focused on advancing the rights and well-being of children. The visit forms part of preparations for the upcoming Caribbean
Belize está fortaleciendo sus defensas frente a las crecientes amenazas de los cárteles en la región, luego de que la violencia se extendiera hasta Chetumal, México. El ministro de Policía, Oscar Mira, confirmó que se han incrementado las patrullas en las zonas fronterizas, mientras que
