The 2026 Belikin La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge kicked off at 7:00 a.m. today as 58 boats departed from the Hawkesworth Bridge in San Ignacio, Cayo. The launch of the four-day race down the Belize River comes after weeks of controversy surrounding the decision to
The Caribbean media industry is undergoing another change, with the closure of a long-standing digital outlet in the Cayman Islands and a major corporate restructuring in Jamaica. Independent online publication IEyeNews in the Cayman Islands has shut down after nearly 14 years of operation. Founder Colin
Viewers tuning in to Open Your Eyes this morning were treated to an engaging and informative segment highlighting a special collaboration between Grace Foods and Naledo Truly Turmeric. The discussion focused on how the two brands can work together in the kitchen to create delicious, wholesome meals packed
A young man who had narrowly escaped gunfire just weeks ago was not so fortunate today. Twenty-six-year-old Edward “Scrubby” Saldano Jr. was shot and killed at midday as he rode his bicycle near the intersection of Amara Avenue and Dean Street, the same area where
Police in Punta Gorda are now in an active manhunt tonight, after the brazen shooting that killed seventeen‑year‑old Jimmy Cus. Investigators say they already know who they’re looking for. Cus and his friend, eighteen‑year‑old Darwin Meraz, were simply walking along New Road around eight o’clock
Tonight, the story of Akeem Jones has taken another turn, this time inside a Belmopan courtroom. Police have now charged the thirty‑two‑year‑old with disorderly conduct, and he walked out on a two‑thousand‑dollar bail. But while Jones faces that charge, questions continue to swirl around the
Tonight, police are responding to concerns about delays in the criminal case against former officer Durman Dawson, who is accused of sexually assaulting a colleague inside the San Ignacio Police Station. The incident was caught on camera and led to his arrest and dismissal, but
Belize put regional security squarely on the table today as Defense Minister Florencio Marin Jr. used a high‑profile stage in Miami to warn that cartel networks are moving faster and farther than ever. Addressing U.S. and hemispheric security leaders at the first‑ever Americas Counter Cartel
The Belize Defense Force is confronting turbulence on two fronts, inside its ranks and along its northern flank. This week, the BDF dismissed twelve soldiers with disgrace after investigators confirmed a string of serious breaches of military conduct. The rare mass expulsion comes as the
We turn now to the women who are driving change inside the Belize Police Department. As Women’s Month activities continue, the department is putting its female officers front and center, recognizing their leadership, their resilience, and the challenges they face on and off the job.
