A leaking roof at Saint Matthew’s Government School has prompted immediate action from the Ministry of Infrastructure Development, just six months after the building’s official opening. The issue came to light after a teacher publicly voiced frustration over water soaking her lesson charts and forming
The Public Service Union (PSU) of Belize has issued a firm public statement aimed at correcting what it calls “misinformation” surrounding its current advocacy efforts for public officers and teachers. In a post tagged #SetTheRecordStraight, the PSU clarified that it is not demanding salary increases
The trial of music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs began on Monday in federal court, where he faces serious charges including racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transporting individuals for prostitution. If convicted, Combs could face life imprisonment. He has pleaded not guilty to all five charges,
The Protected Areas Conservation Trust (PACT) has successfully secured its re-accreditation as a National Implementing Entity (NIE) of the Adaptation Fund, allowing it to continue channeling international climate finance into Belize for another five years. The decision was made during the 44th Meeting of the Adaptation
Health authorities have confirmed seven measles cases, with more under investigation, primarily centred in the Spanish Lookout community. The Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) reported that two lab-confirmed cases were detected on 12 April, followed by five clinically diagnosed cases linked to one of the
A grieving family is demanding answers following the death of 32-year-old Selvin Sealy Jr, who died in police custody on Monday morning in San Pedro Town. Though the police initially reported the deceased as a 23-year-old, relatives have clarified that Sealy was, in fact, 32. Police
Authorities and family members are searching for 24-year-old Moises Leron Garbutt, a student from Roaring Creek Village who has been reported missing. According to a public alert issued by Crime Stoppers Belize, Garbutt was last seen on Saturday, May 10th, 2025, and has not been
Belizean 2015 graduate of EARTH University's Agricultural Sciences programme and an alumnus of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, Shamir Carrillo, says the institution’s values continue to shape his work in sustainable farming and food security. Carrillo has worked across several key agricultural sectors in Belize, including
All eyes were on the House of Representatives today as Prime Minister John Briceño rolled out the proposed 2025 National Budget—totaling a hefty $1.78 billion in spending, with projected revenues and grants coming in at $1.74 billion. The PM explained the delay in presenting the
Despite concerns about rising debt, Belize’s public debt hasn’t budged much over the past four years. At the end of 2020, it stood just above four billion dollars—and by the close of 2024, it was still in that same ballpark. But Prime Minister John Briceño
