A shocking case of domestic violence has rocked the Belize Coast Guard. Tonight, a Big Falls native, Coast Guard officer Brian Chiac, is behind bars after being accused of trying to kill his estranged common-law wife. The violent incident reportedly unfolded in the early hours
The International Court of Justice has closed three days of public hearings on Guatemala’s bid to intervene in the high-stakes sovereignty case over the Sapodilla Cayes, contested between Belize and Honduras. Guatemala argued its strategic interest under Article 62 of the Court’s Statute, while Belize
It was a tense moment at PGIA today when an American Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing just after midday. The captain reported an engine problem while en route to El Salvador, prompting immediate activation of emergency crews and fire teams at the
Cruise arrivals to Belize are still below expectations, but tourism officials say there’s progress, and a plan to turn things around. Director of Tourism Evan Tillett admits the numbers remain low, yet ahead of last year’s pace. The big challenge is that Belize lacks a
Belize City could soon get a major facelift along its waterfront, and tourism officials say it’s about time. The Belize Tourism Board believes a proposed floating boardwalk fits perfectly with its long-term vision to make the city more welcoming as cruise arrivals continue to grow.
For weeks, there’s been talk of a disconnect between the media and Belize’s tourism industry. But today, the Belize Tourism Board says it’s clearing the air. At a sit-down with journalists, tourism leaders stressed transparency and partnership, promising to keep the lines of communication open,
Protecting Belize’s waters is a never-ending fight, and this week, the Belize Territorial Volunteers say they scored another win. While heading out to the Sapodilla Cayes on Tuesday morning, the group spotted something unusual, a bottle bobbing in the water. But what they found next
Belize is known worldwide for its unique conservation model, government and NGOs working hand in hand to protect vital ecosystems. That partnership has built a network of protected areas across land and sea, safeguarding biodiversity and clean water for communities. Today, as the International Court
Today, the University of Belize and the Belize Fund for a Sustainable Future formalized a strategic partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding. It is designed to deepen collaboration on community capacity building, research, and training for the institution, building on the university’s
Belize Water Services is clearing the air after concerns surfaced about E. coli in drinking water, following a recent report from the Statistical Institute of Belize. The company says the findings in the MICS Seven Report need context, and they’re assuring the public that tap
