The Orange Walk Town Council is appealing to residents to respect the festive decorations at Central Park after reports surfaced that the Santa mailbox, intended for children’s letters to Santa, has been misused as a garbage bin. The bright red and yellow mailbox, a centerpiece of
Tourism numbers in Belize saw a modest decline in October, according to the Belize Tourism Board (BTB). In October, just over 25,600 overnight visitors arrived in the country, representing a 5.1 percent drop compared to October 2024, about 1,368 fewer tourists. Officials attribute the slowdown
The mother of Jahreem Staine, better known on the streets as “32,” has raised concerns over her son’s treatment at the Belize Central Prison. Staine, 22, from Lake Independence in Belize City, is currently behind bars after violating a court order. Allegedly involved in gang
Beverly Wade, Chief Executive Officer of the Ministry of Blue Economy, said the government plans to conduct more focused consultations on the Resilient Bold Belize initiative following recent concerns from fishers. The initiative aims to protect 20% of Belize’s coral reef as part of the broader
The foods currently in the middle of a major lawsuit in San Francisco City, USA, are the same ultraprocessed products making their way into Belizean households. The city has sued 10 global food companies, accusing them of knowingly marketing products that harm human health and
Russian President Vladimir Putin has doubled down on his demand for Ukraine to surrender territory, saying his country will take full control of eastern Ukraine “by military or other means,” even as both sides continue separate peace talks with the United States. Putin made the remarks
When does a routine transfer stop being routine and starts raising questions about power, fairness, and accountability? That’s the debate now unfolding inside the Belize Police Department. A legal demand letter sent to Commissioner of Police Dr. Anthony Rosado accuses the department of unlawfully transferring
What does it take to keep a nation safe when crime is no longer confined to our streets, but spreads across borders and even into cyberspace? How do we prepare a police force for challenges that didn’t exist a decade ago? Today, the Belize Police
What does policing look like in a world that changes faster than ever? Ten years ago, the challenges were different. Five years from now, they’ll be different again. So how do we prepare officers for crimes that evolve with technology, for communities that expect more
Twenty-two-year-old Jahreem Staine, also known as “32” has been on remand at the Belize Central Prison since October ninth, for contempt of a judicial order. Today, Staine’s mother came to our office, worried and speaking out about what she calls human rights violations behind bars.
