Instead of signaling a setback, recent reports about Belize's access to Europe have reignited a long-running conversation about the strength of the Belizean passport and the hurdles many citizens face when traveling abroad. While Spain has clarified that Belize remains outside the Schengen visa-waiver program,
Belizeans living abroad say they are no longer content with supporting the country from a distance. They want a voice in national decision-making, and they are now asking government to make that representation official. Today, members of the Belizean diaspora opened the third Belize Diaspora
For years, the Baron Bliss Lighthouse has stood as a symbol of Belize City. But earlier this year, concerns about its visibly deteriorating condition raised fears that one of the country's most treasured landmarks could be at risk. Now, restoration work is finally underway. The
The Government of Belize is bringing back GST-free shopping for school supplies for a second consecutive year and this time with an expanded list of qualifying items. While the list of items grew, the number of shopping days was reduced. Instead of the two full
For students and graduates of the University of Belize, international accreditation could mean greater recognition of their degrees and new opportunities abroad. UB has now taken a major step in that direction by submitting its Application for Accreditation Candidacy to the Southern Association of Colleges
While classes are on pause for the summer, Belize City’s young people are staying busy. Instead of spending their vacation at home, dozens of children are hitting the basketball court, brushing up on academics, and even rolling out yoga mats in the park through a
A Belize City woman secured an emergency court injunction in April ordering a livestreamer to stop making defamatory claims about her and her husband. She allegedly ignored it and repeated the same allegations days later on another talk show over the Easter weekend. Now, attorney Tiffany
Belize's passport has become significantly more secure, even as the country continues working to expand visa-free travel for its citizens, according to Minister of Immigration Kareem Musa. His comments follow renewed public discussion over Belize's absence from the European Union's Schengen visa-waiver programme after reports suggested
His name now is "Buddy", a new name to leave the past behind, just as he is leaving his old life behind for the one he has now. It was just days ago that a video made its rounds on social media showing the pit bull
Francisco Alejandro Leyva Aguilar, a veteran Mexican journalist known for his outspoken criticism of the Oaxaca state government, has been shot and killed, becoming the seventh journalist murdered in Mexico this year. Leyva, 60, was eating at a roadside taco stand in San Pablo Etla, near
