Sugar industry stakeholders say the factory is set to open one week from today, and farmers? They’re ready in the fields and cautiously optimistic about better yields this year. But here’s the twist: the government is weighing in on just how close the industry came
Imagine facing the kind of heartbreak that could break anyone’s spirit and then turning it into hope. That’s exactly what one Belizean father has done. Jose Zelaya, now known as the ‘bedsore specialist,’ found his life’s purpose in the aftermath of tragedy. Six years ago,
On Friday, you heard from Troy Gabb Jr., chairman of the Weekend Warriors Cycling Club, and race winner Henry Moreira, they promised an electrifying showdown on the Philip Goldson Highway for the club’s fourteenth annual New Year’s Race. And let’s be honest, these big promises
Frustration is boiling over among football organizers in Belize City. Persistent problems at the Marion Jones Sporting Complex are throwing local tournaments into chaos. Ian Gaynair, an executive with the Belize District Football Association, says weekly postponements have become the norm, fields are waterlogged even
In a statement to the public, Centaur Communications Corp. Ltd confirmed pulling out of negotiations to be acquired by Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL). This statement comes after a letter addressed to BTL Chairman Markhelm Lizarraga cited broader external, political, and reputational concerns that emerged during
Police have formally charged John Quilter in connection with the 2023 murder of 21-year-old James Kelvin Bainton. Acting on the advice of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Officer Orlando Bowen obtained a warrant and arrested John Carlos Quilter, 24, of Parakeet Street,
Belize recorded a slight reduction in murders in 2025, according to Commissioner of Police Dr Richard Rosado, even as public fear remains high following a violent end to the year and a violent start to 2026. Rosado said police figures show 91 murders in 2025, compared
Commissioner of Police Dr Richard Rosado is rejecting claims that he has distanced himself from the media, especially after being seen missing in action at recent events. Rosado said his focus remains on police operations rather than public appearances. "I do maintain that I appreciate and I
The Corozal Free Zone has been under tighter security since December 2025. Today, Commissioner of Police Dr. Richard Rosado spoke on the active “innovative policing strategies.” "Our approach in the free zone has always been an interagency approach," ComPol Rosado said. "We have both the Belize
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and New Growth Industries today received a major boost with the donation of motorcycles and computer equipment valued at over $80,000. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA)
