It’s the end of an era for Belize’s military. After nearly four decades of dedicated service, Rear Admiral John Borland, Belize’s longest-serving military officer, has officially retired as Chief of Defense Staff. Not only was he the first to ever hold that title, but he also
There’s a new commander making waves at the Belize Coast Guard and she’s making history while she’s at it. Today, during a ceremony honoring the legendary Rear Admiral John Borland, another standout officer stepped into the spotlight. Alma Pinelo has just been promoted to Commander,
Imagine putting your life on the line for your country only to find out years later that you weren’t being paid what you were owed. That’s exactly what happened to many enlisted soldiers in the Belize Defense Force. Back in 2019, a salary error came
Talking about making Belize proud, Garth Bowman, a Belizean American from the Stann Creek District, is soaring to new heights. He’s just graduated from the elite United States Coast Guard Officer Candidate School, and now he’s off to California to begin an exciting new chapter
On Wednesday, we told you about the Haulover Bridge and the bold thieves who made off with thirty feet of aluminum handrail. Well tonight, we’re back with another bridge story; this time, it’s not about theft, but tension. Over in San Pedro, the Barry Bowen
It’s a discovery that’s capturing global attention and it’s happening right here in Belize. Deep in the heart of the ancient Maya city of Caracol, archaeologists have uncovered what they believe to be royal tombs, possibly belonging to a powerful leader. This major find is
More than a hundred residents in the Stann Creek West constituency have received land titles. It’s all part of a new development called Rodsville, an initiative led by Area Representative Rodwell Ferguson with support from the Ministry of Natural Resources. It’s about making land ownership
This month, Sabreena Daly is shining a light on a group that doesn’t always get the recognition they deserve, fathers. In a world where strong father figures can sometimes feel like a rare find, Sabreena sets out to challenge that narrative. And what she discovered
La propuesta de la Decimotercera Enmienda a la Constitución ha desatado un intenso debate en Belize. La iniciativa busca otorgar al Estado amplias facultades para declarar “áreas especiales”, donde la policía podría registrar, confiscar y arrestar sin orden judicial, todo bajo el argumento de la
En medio de especulaciones sobre posibles cambios en el sector de telecomunicaciones y cable en Belize, se ha hablado mucho sobre un posible intento de BTL para adquirir Speednet Communications y varias compañías locales de cable. Sin embargo, hasta ahora no ha habido confirmación oficial. El
