The carnival road march may draw huge crowds every year, but look closely at the bands and one group appears noticeably absent. Women and girls dominate the road, dancing, jumping and shuffling behind the music, while relatively few men join the celebration. So, what keeps
Carnival celebrations are once again under scrutiny after a video from Monday’s road march in Orange Walk sparked outrage and renewed concerns about the protection of children. The Rev. Santie Valencia-led National Evangelical Association of Belize is calling for police action and tougher enforcement, arguing
From the sky above Belmopan to stages across the country, Guyana brought a powerful mix of military precision and Caribbean culture to Belize’s forty-fifth Independence celebrations. Members of the Guyana Defense Force thrilled spectators with a parachute display during the national flag-raising ceremony, while the
An investigation involving nine vulnerable Haitian girls has stalled, and the former Ombudsman says government inaction is to blame. Retired Major Herman Swaso has taken the matter to the High Court, arguing that the continued vacancy in the watchdog office has left serious questions about
Two people were found dead at the same Santa Elena residence, but post-mortem examinations now suggest their deaths may have occurred under very different circumstances. Police say Michael Williams died from severe pulmonary edema, though toxicology results are still pending to determine what caused the
One week after flames destroyed his Belama home and livelihood, Eugene Thompson is still searching for a permanent place to stay. He says the Belizean public has rallied around him with overwhelming support, but government assistance has yet to come. Now staying with relatives and
Soca superstar Machel Montano is using his influence to move more than crowds. After electrifying the stage in Belize, Montano is throwing his support behind the global Save Soil movement, promoting healthier soils and more tree planting. Prime Minister John Briceño hopes the star power
The United States may be providing the bulk of the money, but Belize is also making a major investment in the country’s future. The government is committing fifty-five million U.S. dollars to the five-year Millennium Challenge Compact, on top of the one hundred and twenty-five
While tensions between Washington and Havana were unfolding at the United Nations today, Belize may be watching more closely than most. Cuban diplomats staged a dramatic walkout during remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump after he labeled Cuba a "failed state," adding a new layer
A physical altercation in Santa Elena turned into a shooting hours after Independence Day and Carnival celebrations wrapped up Monday night. The shooting incident left 27-year-old Marco Vasquez in critical condition. Police say a licensed firearm holder stepped in to break up a fight involving Vasquez
