Forty-nine new recruits have officially joined the Belize Coast Guard after completing 13 weeks of intense military training at the organization's headquarters in Belize City. The graduation ceremony for Recruit Intake #12 marked a turning point for the young men and women who traded civilian life
The Excitement of a New Carnival Season The energy and excitement surrounding Carnival Season 2026 took center stage on today’s episode of Open Your Eyes as hosts Sabreena and Paul welcomed special guests Carla Thompson of Rhythm Rockers and Eugene Trench of the Carnival Sub-Committee. The
Belize’s long-running Andrew Bennett extradition case is heading back to the High Court after a major ruling from the Caribbean Court of Justice today. The CCJ examined whether authorities could rely on WhatsApp messages as evidence in extradition proceedings against attorney Andrew Bennett. Those messages allegedly
Thirty-five poultry farmers from across the Stann Creek District were trained on disease prevention and biosecurity on Wednesday. It is part of Belize's continued efforts to protect its poultry industry from outbreak risks that remain active across the region. Farmers received hands-on guidance covering "common poultry
Paediatrician Dr Cecelio Eck has passed away following a long and public battle with stage four cancer. He's left behind nearly three decades of dedicated service to the country's children. Dr Eck first revealed his diagnosis in 2024. He underwent chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and immunotherapy and briefly
Donald Trump has wrapped up his two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. His departure on Friday closed out meetings that covered some of the world's most pressing issues and produced few confirmed agreements and two very different accounts of what was actually
Belizeans spent over half a million dollars on OnlyFans in 2025, up by 11.6% from the year before. The numbers come from OnlyGuider's annual OnlyFans Wrapped 2025 report, a global analysis tracking spending behavior across 188 countries. Belize ranks 139th in total spend and 108th in
For George Anglin, construction wasn’t just work, it was how he stayed grounded, building a life close to the people he loved. But that sense of safety was ripped away Wednesday night. Gunmen reportedly lured Anglin outside his home in Lord’s Bank, then opened fire,
Police are zeroing in on Ladyville, ramping up operations as part of a wider crackdown on crime in the area. ASP Stacy Smith says this isn’t a reaction to Wednesday night’s murder; it’s part of an ongoing effort that was already underway. Ladyville was included
A joint operation between several units of the Belize Police Department led to the detention of two male persons, a firearm and several live rounds of ammunition this morning in Belmopan. Authorities were in hot pursuit of the men as they drove through the city
