For many students, it’s the moment they’ve been waiting years for, the day their hard work either pays off or falls just short. At Anglican Cathedral College today, tension and excitement filled the air as students crowded the campus, eyes fixed on the graduation list.
The person most likely to abuse your child is someone you already know and trust. That is the reality experts are confronting head on as Belize grapples with a rise in child sexual violence. This week, law enforcement officers in southside Belize City were trained on
What began as angry comments on social media has turned into an organized push to force a controversial alcohol advertisement off the streets of the capital. A coalition of twenty pastors from Belmopan and surrounding communities delivered a formal letter to Mayor Pablo Cawich today, demanding
The alleged embezzlement of at least $160,000 from the Belize City Immigration Office drew a sharp response from Opposition Leader Tracy Panton during today's United Democratic Party's press conference. Panton was not shy to say this recent case shows a deeper problem across government sectors. "It
Aaron Humes, a recognizable voice in Belizean news, has passed away at the age of 39 after reportedly suffering a heart attack at his home this afternoon. Information is that sometime after two o’clock, Humes’ mother became concerned after knocking on his door and receiving no
A string of recent arrests involving sexual violence against children has shaken communities across Belize, and advocates say the moment calls for more than outrage. This morning, staff from the Yarborough Community Resource Center took part in a training session at the Department of Youth Services
The Fisheries Department is pressing ahead with its move away from paper logs, continuing the rollout of a digital system designed to improve how fishing data is collected and used across Belize. On May 14, 2026, the Capture Fisheries Unit hosted a specialized SMART training workshop
Music, poetry, and performances filled Belize City's Bliss Centre for the Performing Arts on Monday as Belize kicked off its Primary School Festival of Arts, putting the country's youngest creatives front and centre. The weeklong celebration opened with the Belize District showcase, featuring back-to-back performing arts
A trade and investment showcase held in Washington, D.C. brought together diplomats, business leaders, investors, and members of the Belizean diaspora to learn more about what Belize offers beyond tourism. The event was organized by BELTRAIDE in partnership with the Embassy of Belize in Washington and
A cyberbullying charge against a police officer was dismissed in court today after the CEO in the Ministry of Transport, Chester Williams, who filed the complaint, did not appear for the trial he himself initiated. Williams had accused Police Officer Barry Flowers-Mai of using a computer
