Belize Water Services Limited (BWS) has come forward to firmly dispel rumors of an E. coli outbreak within its water supply. BWS maintains that tap water remains safe and fully potable, as their supply undergoes rigorous daily testing. Additionally, the Statistical Institute of Belize clarified
A fourth-form student from western Belize is breathing a sigh of relief tonight, he’s out on bail after being charged with attempted murder. The nineteen-year-old was accused of stabbing Gavin Armstrong during Garifuna Settlement Day celebrations in Dangriga on November nineteenth. Today, Justice Candace Nanton
Belize has been drenched over the past twenty-four hours, with heavy showers sweeping across the country. A moist northerly airflow is fueling thunderstorms, especially in central and southern regions. The National Meteorological Service reports that Belize City picked up between one and three inches of
We’re just a week away from wrapping up the 2025 hurricane season, and it’s been a mixed bag for the Caribbean. While the number of storms was slightly below average, the ones that did form packed a historic punch. The most devastating was Category Five
The Ministry of Transport’s plan to make motorcycle training mandatory is causing quite a stir tonight. Officials say it’s about saving lives on the road, but some in the business community aren’t convinced. They argue the rollout could hit working-class Belizeans hardest, especially those living
Tourism leaders are breathing easier this week. The U.S. federal government shutdown wrapped up just in time for Belize’s high season, and that’s great news for the industry. In fact, there are already signs that visitor numbers will climb in the coming year. So, what’s
The Belize Tourism Board is giving Victoria Street a fresh new look, and a fresh new start. This neighborhood has long been overlooked, with little economic activity despite its potential. But if you’ve passed the intersection of Victoria and North Front Street lately, those colorful
If you’ve heard that a motor vessel named Captain America, yes, that’s its real name, is in Belizean waters, here’s what’s really happening. The Belize Port Authority says the Mexican-flagged offshore supply ship is making a quick stop here, but not for business. It’s all
The Ministry of Agriculture just got a major tech upgrade, thanks to a partnership with the Korea International Cooperation Agency and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. This project, called “The Enabling of Belize’s Statistical System,” is all about modernizing how we
Caribbean International Brewery is shaking things up again, this time, not with drinks, but with flour. The company just rolled out its newest product, Mana Flour, aiming to carve out a spot in a market dominated by big names for decades. Shane Williams stopped by
