As calls grow louder for better public transportation across Belize, the Ministry of Transport is offering a bold new vision for the future of commuting. Earlier this week, we spoke with Transport Minister Doctor Louis Zabaneh, who shared an alternate perspective on how the ministry plans to meet
There’s more change on the horizon for Belize’s public transport system—this time, it’s the infrastructure getting a closer look. On Wednesday, Transport C.E.O. Chester Williams and a team of officials toured the Belize City bus terminal, identifying key areas in need of renovation. Top of the list? The bathroom
Former Area Representative Anthony ‘Boots’ Martinez is under fire after fencing off a piece of land that many Belize City residents once considered part of their public beachfront. The two-and-a-half-acre property, located near what was once known as Belizean Beach, has sparked public outrage. For decades, this
According to Martinez, the two-and-a-half-acre property, in which he is also an investor, is being developed into a tourist destination, one that he says will cater to both Belizeans and international visitors. While many residents are upset about losing access to a space they’ve enjoyed for decades, Martinez
It’s prom season in Belize, a time for glitz, glamour, and unforgettable memories. But for some young girls, the dream of the perfect prom night can feel out of reach, with the cost of dresses, shoes, and makeup adding up quickly. That’s where Project Royalty steps in.
Grief has a way of hollowing us out. But sometimes, in that emptiness, something powerful takes root. This week on The Bright Side, we bring you the story of Shakera Young-Forrester, a mother whose world was shattered in an instant when her only son, seven-year-old Tyler
En la ciudad de Belize, una disputa por el pago en Spoonaz Reggae Café se convirtió en una controversia nacional cuando la tarjeta de débito de Allaire McDougal, una enfermera jubilada de 57 años, fue rechazada por una cuenta de 48 dólares, lo que provocó
Hubert Baptist, residente de Lake Independence frecuentemente investigado por presuntos vínculos con pandillas, ha denunciado las detenciones indiscriminadas y la violación de derechos fundamentales de ciudadanos durante los estados de emergencia en Belize. Baptist señala que “básicamente, te derriban la puerta sin motivo, sabotean todo tu
Una controversia ha surgido en torno al informe final de la Comisión de Constitución del Pueblo, luego de que ocho excomisionados —incluidos representantes sindicales, de mujeres y de la comunidad LGBT, expresaran su rechazo al documento entregado al Primer Ministro John Briceño. En una carta
Belize está marcando un hito en la conservación ambiental con una inversión histórica de 12 millones de dólares por parte del Fideicomiso para la Conservación de Áreas Protegidas (PACT). Esta iniciativa, que se desplegará en los próximos tres años en alianza con 15 agencias coadministradoras,
