According to the National Forensics and Science Services, two out of every three traffic accidents in the country are because of people driving under the influence of alcohol. And if the data is not convincing enough, ASP Stacy Smith delivered a strict warning to motorists
Tonight, we’re learning that the decision to block off Hangar from vehicular traffic wasn’t made lightly. Former Commissioner of Police Chester Williams says he personally wrote to Belize City Mayor Bernard Wagner back in July, recommending the move to address growing security concerns in the
The global climate conversation is heating up again, this time in Belem, Brazil, where COP30, the thirtieth Conference of the Parties to the UN Climate Change Convention, officially kicked off today. Belize is at the table, represented by a delegation from the Ministry of Sustainable
If you’ve been to the beach lately, especially in places like San Pedro, you’ve probably seen thick, brown mats of sargassum piling up along the shore. It’s been a tough few months for coastal communities and the tourism industry. But there’s some good news. On
It’s one of the biggest developments proposed for San Pedro, and it’s stirring up serious controversy. The Silver Palms mega project, approved late last year, is set to rise in one of Belize’s most environmentally sensitive zones. But it was fast-tracked through a Limited Level
It’s been a quieter year for tourism so far. Visitor arrivals in 2025 are noticeably down compared to last year, and that’s despite the high season being just around the corner. Fewer overnight stays are raising eyebrows across the travel industry, with stakeholders growing increasingly
Good evening, Belize. I’m Shane Williams here to bring you a power-packed parade of sporting spectacles right here on this week’s edition of Sports Monday. Over one hundred and fifty road runners lined up at the start of the 2025 BDF Henry Usher Marathon. In an
Police are investigating the death of 65-year-old Canadian national Marty Thorne, whose body was discovered early Monday morning in Bullet Tree Village, Cayo District. According to authorities, the caretaker of Thorne’s property contacted police around 7:30, after failing to locate her during a routine visit. “He
A protected green sea turtle was found dead inside the Gladden Spit and Silk Cayes Marine Reserve (GSSCMR) on Friday during a routine patrol conducted by rangers from the Southern Environmental Association (SEA). According to SEA, the turtle was identified as a tagged Chelonia mydas (Green
There have been several activities since the opening ceremony of the 2025 Miss Universe pageant on November 5, and many are questioning Nawat Itsaragrisil’s whereabouts. The reason behind it is that the MU executive was dismissed after his tearful apology failed to put an end to
