It was a tough day in court for veteran attorney Simeon Sampson. At ninety-one years old, the Senior Counsel went before the High Court to seek bail for his client, but once again, the answer was no. This marks the third time bail has been
Belize’s favorite horse is finally back home. After eight long months of recovery from a brutal attack near his home on Faber’s Road Extension, Wannie is returning to where it all began. You might remember the heartbreaking video that introduced us to this gentle giant,
Reimer’s Feed Mill is sounding the alarm tonight, the New World Screwworm is back in Belize, and that’s bad news for livestock owners. This pest feeds on the flesh of warm-blooded animals, putting cattle, pets, and the entire livestock industry at serious risk. The Ministry
A newly formed solidarity group, Liberation 9/21, is urging the government to revoke a 2011 order that grants Israeli passport holders visa-free entry to Belize for up to ninety days. Framing the issue as one of justice rather than bureaucracy, the group cites United Nations
The debate over Belize’s visa waiver for Israeli passport holders is heating up. Some in the tourism industry worry that the change could hurt visitor numbers, but supporters of the petition say the impact would be tiny. Dr. Dylan Vernon from Liberation 9/21 points out
As we wrap up this season of gratitude, I want to share a story that’s close to my heart. It’s about someone whose journey is all about courage, craft, and quiet generosity. Meet Abraham Safa. He was born in Lebanon, but in his early twenties,
A mother of five who was charged after former Commissioner of Police Chester Williams filed a report against her under the Cyber Crime Act has now had her case struck out for want of prosecution. Williams had alleged that she made a false post about him
With less than two days to go before the United Democratic Party’s long-awaited national convention, all eyes are now fixed on the increasingly unpredictable three-way race for party chairman. Acting Chairman Alberto August confirmed today that the leadership posts of party leader and both deputy leaders
Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) has asked the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to approve an "increase of 5.55 cents in the average price of electricity" starting January 1, 2026. The company says the adjustment is needed to recover BZ$87.5 million in energy costs already spent between July
U.S. President Donald Trump said he will “permanently pause migration from all third-world countries” following a shooting near the White House that left two National Guard members injured, one of whom has died. Trump posted late on Thanksgiving Day, saying his administration would “end all federal
