China is expanding its influence in Latin America as regional frustration with the United States grows. During the ninth Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) summit, held Wednesday in Honduras, leaders openly criticised U.S. trade and immigration policies. Belize has been a member
A young male jaguar was found dead early this morning near Maya Centre village in what appears to be the latest case of roadkill incidents involving the endangered species. The big cat was discovered between 6:30 and 7:00 a.m. by a local tour guide, about a
Belize recently participated in two significant regional meetings focused on addressing labour issues across the Caribbean. The meetings were held in Georgetown, Guyana, from April 6 to 8, 2025. The discussions were hosted by the Government of Guyana in collaboration with the International Labour Organization
Two American fugitives have been deported from Belize to the United States to face serious criminal charges, including weapons trafficking and rape, according to a statement from the U.S. Diplomatic Security Service (DSS). The return of the suspects was announced on social media by the DSS,
"Onny", the horse that was viciously attacked by three teenagers, is now under the care of veterinarians from the Belize Agricultural Health Authority (BAHA). A video that circulated on social media showed the three teenagers, aged 16, 17, and 19, viciously attacking the defenceless animal on
President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on tariffs for over 75 countries negotiating on trade and refraining from retaliation. This temporarily eased global trade tensions but kept pressure on key rivals like China. The decision caused a short-lived rally on Wall Street on Wednesday, with
One week after removing the carcass of a dead horse, a concerned Belize City resident is now dealing with a new, troubling situation—an injured horse found in their yard, accompanied by another healthy one. The resident says they have no idea how the animals ended
Residents of Maris Deena Street in Southside Belize City are facing costs they did not anticipate after their licence plates were stolen earlier this week. Early Tuesday morning, thieves targeted at least nine vehicles in the area, stealing license plates and two car batteries. Some plates
Belize took centre stage at a high-level CARICOM consultation today, warning of the economic fallout from the United States’ newly announced 10% reciprocal tariff under its “America First” trade policy. At the regional meeting, Director General of Foreign Trade Andy Sutherland presented Belize’s case, stating that
Three teenagers have been detained in connection with a video that surfaced showing a defenceless horse being viciously chopped in the head on Pitter Street in Belize City. The group of teenagers aged 19, 17, and 16, are also accused of stealing 15 horses from
