Belize City police recovered an AR-15 rifle, over 100 rounds of ammunition, and other weapons during a targeted operation on Tuesday, adding to a year of significant firearm and drug seizures nationwide. The items were found hidden in a mangrove area off Nutmeg Street in
The People’s National Party (PNP) has condemned the government’s handling of Ombudsman Gilbert Swazo, calling the decision not to renew his contract an attack on transparency and independent oversight. In a letter, the PNP said it has “serious concern” over the letter sent to Swazo on
Belize’s endangered Scarlet Macaw population is showing encouraging signs this nesting season, according to a mid season 2025 update on conservation efforts in the Chiquibul ecosystem. The Neotropical Scarlet Macaw, one of the most recognizable bird species in the region, is native to the humid evergreen
Seven masked men stormed the Ministry of Agriculture compound in Central Farm early Wednesday morning. Authorities report that the men tied up the security guard and stole the keys to four government pickup trucks. Investigation revealed that the men were planning to drive the vehicles
Opposition Leader Tracy Panton has spoken to News 5 about the government’s decision not to renew Ombudsman Gilbert Swazo’s contract. She warns that Belize is now left without a key constitutional oversight officer. Panton’s comments follow her Tuesday statement criticizing the timing and handling of the
That burst of motivation on January 1st is a familiar feeling. So is the guilt when your new gym routine or budget plan falls apart a few weeks later. If this cycle sounds familiar, you are in the overwhelming majority. Research suggests nearly 80% of
Families and patients affected by bleeding disorders across Belize gathered in San Antonio on December 14 for the country’s first-ever meeting to share support, get information, and learn how to manage their condition. The event was hosted by the Belizean Foundation for Bleeding Disorders at the
When something big happens, most of us do the same thing: we grab our phones and Google it. Google Trends’ Year in Search 2025 shows what people around the world were most curious about this year, based on data from 57 countries. The Global Top 10
The decision not to renew the Ombudsman’s contract has triggered public concern, and the Opposition is now questioning why no explanation has been given and what it means for government accountability. The contract of Ombudsman Major Herman Gilbert Swazo will expire today, December 31st. "We are
Ombudsman Gilbert Swazo says he was caught off guard by a letter he received on Christmas Eve from Cabinet Secretary Stuart Leslie. The note thanked him for his service and wished him well in his future endeavors. Swazo’s three-year contract officially ends tomorrow, December thirty-first,
