The United Democratic Party says the Ministry of Transport’s new and upcoming mandatory motorcycle training is unfair to working Belizeans. The two-week course is set to begin in January 2026, with a cost of up to three hundred dollars. "This will materially impact our citizens, and
For the 13th year in a row, Belize Bank has brought the holiday spirit to the students and staff of Stella Maris School with its annual Christmas party. The event has become a cherished tradition, giving children gifts from Santa and a full turkey dinner with
Australia’s world-first ban on social media use for children under 16 has taken effect, and it is facing growing resistance by teenagers. The ban already has legal challenges in the nation’s highest court. Two 15-year-olds have filed a case against the law. They argue that it
Online scams are not new. Yet as Belize leans further into digital payments and internet marketplaces, scammers are finding convenient ways to exploit trust in well-known banks. Many buyers are now second-guessing transfers and deposits because more cases are being reported. But how are persons getting
For the 16th year, Bowen & Bowen’s Jingle Box programme is spreading a little hope during the holiday season. This year, the company has increased the number of boxes to 300, up from 250 last year, reaching even more families in need. The boxes, packed with
The Department of the Environment (DOE), in partnership with the Placencia and Seine Bight Village Councils, has approved a major study to tackle worsening coastal erosion along the Placencia Peninsula. For years, residents and property owners have watched the shoreline wash away, damaging beachfront properties and
They are the heartbeat of Gales Point “Malanti,” traditions passed down generation after generation: Belize’s Krismos Bram and Sambai. Today, those traditions are officially recognised as more than dance and music on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. "It is a remarkable day
The public is urged to exercise extra caution this holiday season after firefighters responded to two house fires in Belize City on Friday night, both caused by electrical hazards. The first blaze occurred on Aloe Vera Street, where a tablet left plugged in ignited a bedroom
The United Democratic Party (UDP) presented a new face and a clear message today, signalling a reset following many months of internal conflict. Tracy Panton, elected as party leader at the UDP’s November 30 national convention, led her partially new executive team in their first
The Ministry of E-Governance, in partnership with the Belize Robotics Federation, has launched a nationwide robotics training program aimed at equipping students with skills for careers in engineering, automation, and technology. Students from Belize High School and Saint Catherine Academy participated in hands-on training, building and
