Each year on May 5, the SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands campaign by the World Health Organisation (WHO) aims to maintain a global spotlight on the critical role of hand hygiene in preventing infection. Now in its 17th year, the 2025 campaign carries the theme
Police are searching for a man who attacked his father with a machete in Louiseville, Corozal. Reports indicate that the two were socialising and consuming alcohol when the son attacked his father, Sair Witz, with a machete. The motive behind the incident has not yet been
Researchers at Colorado State University (CSU) are predicting an above-average Atlantic hurricane season for 2025. According to the CSU forecast released at the National Tropical Weather Conference, the 2025 hurricane season could see 17 named storms, with 9 expected to become hurricanes. Of those, 4 could
The Belize National Teachers' Union (BNTU) has officially announced a national demonstration for Friday, May 9, 2025, in Belmopan. Teachers are encouraged to wear green this week leading up to Friday's demonstration. The union is also encouraging the public for their support stating, "We matter –
The Belize Fisheries Department has officially announced the annual closure of the shark fishing season, effective from the 1st May, until 31st October 2025. The ban is part of the Fisheries (Amendment) Regulation under Statutory Instrument No. 128 of 2021. Under the regulation, “No person shall
15-year-old Deshawn Najera, a football player from San Ignacio, tragically drowned in the Macal River in Cayo District on Saturday, May 3, 2025. His body was recovered later that day. Family members confirmed his passing on social media, with one stating, "I'm so sorry you're gone…
President Donald Trump has been accused of mocking the Catholic Church after posting an AI-generated image of himself dressed as the pope, just days before a new pontiff is to be elected and while the Vatican remains in mourning for Pope Francis. The image, shared on
The University of Belize hosted its annual Prize for Investigative Journalism on Saturday evening in Belize City. The ceremony coincided with World Press Freedom Day. "Tonight we gather not only to hand out awards but to recognise something essential to our democracy—the power of truth,” stated
A fraudulent advertisement claiming to offer free mobile data to supporters of the People’s United Party (PUP) has prompted a strong warning from the party. In a statement issued today, the PUP denounced the promotion as a "fraudulent advertisement," stating that it has no involvement
A 31-year-old man from Stann Creek was arrested and charged with the sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl, according to police reports. The man faces one count of rape of a child, two counts of incest, and six counts of sexual assault. Authorities confirmed the charges were
