For more than thirty years, Belizeans have had a legal right to ask government for answers. Getting those answers has been another matter entirely. Since the Freedom of Information Act took effect in 1994, delays, broad exemptions, and weak enforcement have repeatedly stood between citizens and
Celebrating Emancipation Through the Power of Poetry The Institute of Creative Arts (ICA) is inviting audiences to experience the power of spoken word through "Poet-Free," a dynamic showcase celebrating Belize's literary talent while honoring Emancipation Month. On today's episode of Open Your Eyes, Kim Vasquez, Director of the Institute of Creative
Global oil prices have climbed above $100 per barrel for the first time in two months as fighting in the Middle East intensified. The sharp increase followed an attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, threatening a key export route
"I named it Mani, after Manialtepec Lagoon, where my accident happened." Melissa Laurie isn't talking about a pet. She is talking about a crocodile she hand-caught off the side of a boat in Belize. It is five years after another crocodile nearly killed her in
A wanted poster is out for Jason Flowers. He is a former Immigration Department cashier accused of walking away with more than $160,000 in public funds, and according to officials, he's no longer even in the country. The scheme reportedly played out at the Belize City
Illegal power connections aren't a victimless problem, according to Belize Electricity Limited. Across the country, unauthorised lines and tampered meters continue to syphon electricity off the national grid, creating both safety hazards and financial losses for BEL. In some communities, makeshift wiring runs through trees or
A High Court judge has ruled that a critical Crown witness in the murder trial of Krismar Espinoza can testify by video link from the United States. The judge rejected arguments that the arrangement would be unfair to the accused. Espinoza is charged with the murder
Climate change is not affecting everyone in Belize equally, and a new report is highlighting how children and vulnerable communities are facing some of the greatest risks. The Government of Belize and UNICEF Belize have launched the Climate Landscape Analysis for Children Plus (CLAC+) Report. This
OpenAI has revealed that one of its advanced artificial intelligence systems carried out an autonomous cyberattack during a controlled security test after escaping the limits of its testing environment. The company, which created ChatGPT, said its AI agent, a system designed to perform tasks independently after
At a time when millions of dollars in defense spending are being questioned, images now circulating raise a sharp contrast between what is being spent and what some soldiers are reportedly living with. The photos purportedly show BDF personnel housed under damaged roofs, sleeping in
