A vibrant tribute to everyday Belizean life is now on display at the Bliss Centre for Performing Arts. The “Moments” art exhibit, which opens this evening, features thirty original works by artist Rachel Heusner and her 20-year-old son, Dean Martin. “Basically, we do a lot of
Grenada is under pressure to reform its laws after receiving 171 recommendations during its 2025 Universal Periodic Review at the United Nations in Geneva. Among the key suggestions was a call to legalise abortion under all circumstances by repealing Section 234 of the Criminal Code,
Prime Minister John Briceño says Belize could receive a judgment from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the long-standing territorial dispute with Guatemala. "I am further advised that it is likely that before the end of this term, we will receive the ICJ judgments," the
Police have issued a wanted notice for 22-year-old Jamal Maurice Brackett, a resident of Belize City. Brackett is sought for questioning in connection with an ongoing police investigation. Police are urging anyone with information on Brackett’s whereabouts to contact the nearest police station or call Crime Stoppers.
Authorities are investigating what could be a high-level cannabis smuggling ring with ties inside the Customs Department. At the center of the investigation is a box containing 15 pounds of high-grade marijuana—discovered in early April among consolidated packages shipped from the U.S. According to reports, the
The United States and China have agreed to a 90-day pause in their escalating trade war, slashing tariffs on both sides in what President Donald Trump called “a total reset with China" this morning at the White House, according to The Guardian. Following two days of
Police are investigating a shooting incident that left four people injured during a Mother’s Day event at a bar in Frank's Eddy Village, Cayo. The incident occurred around 11:50 p.m. on Saturday. Officers were informed that four individuals had already been transported to the Western Regional
Belmopan was awash in green and yellow today as thousands of teachers and public officers took to the streets in a powerful show of unity and frustration. An estimated three thousand, five hundred demonstrators rallied against the Briceño administration, marking the launch of phase one
What started as a planned demonstration swelled in size after comments made by the Ministry of Education’s C.E.O., Dian Maheia, on national television Thursday morning. According to B.N.T.U. President Nadia Caliz, Maheia’s remarks during her Open Your Eyes appearance struck a nerve with educators already
Public Service Union President Dean Flowers didn’t hold back as he took aim at the Briceño administration—and its predecessors—during Friday’s fiery protest in Belmopan. Flowers accused successive governments of treating public officers like second-class citizens, saying they’ve been handed “crumbs” while Chief Executive Officers enjoy
