As of today, getting around Belize just got more expensive. New bus fares rolled out nationwide, following last week’s dramatic bus blockade that brought traffic and travel to a standstill at the Tower Hill Bridge in Orange Walk. After emergency talks between independent bus operators,
These days, the sticker shock doesn’t wait for the gas pump, it hits right at the grocery checkout. As prices climb on everything from chicken and fresh vegetables to rice and cooking oil, many families are rethinking what goes into their carts and what stays
Belize’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Francis Fonseca, is recovering tonight after undergoing triple bypass surgery. According to a Government of Belize press release, the procedure was performed today at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital. Minister Fonseca is expected to remain on medical leave following his
The United Democratic Party has just taken another hit, and the timing couldn’t be worse. Dr. Omar Figueroa, former Cayo North area representative and the UDP’s listed caretaker, has stepped away, citing internal party attacks on his character. With municipal elections less than a year
A Belize City man is in critical condition tonight after being shot multiple times during what police believe was a targeted attack. The incident unfolded on Sunday evening along Baghdad Street, where the victim was reportedly ambushed while inside his vehicle. Despite his injuries, the
Police say investigations continue into two recent Orange Walk murders, with limited new developments. [caption id="attachment_92179" align="alignleft" width="300"] Francisco Garcia[/caption] In the first case, farmer Francisco Garcia of Santa Martha was found dead with multiple chop wounds after a
A grim discovery near the Belize San Pedro Express has sparked a troubling mystery. A body pulled from the water, no name, no missing person report, and no clear answers. Tonight, police say this John Doe has no identity, yet, and they’re turning to the
An already suspended police officer is once again behind bars, facing a fresh set of disturbing allegations involving a child. Dexter Diego, who has been out on bail since 2023 on charges of sexual offenses against a minor, returned to court this afternoon on new
Belize has an Office of the Ombudsman for a reason. It is the place where ordinary citizens can take their complaints of corruption, abuse, and injustice by those in power, free of charge and in confidence. But right now, that office has no one sitting
Over the weekend, the Agriculture and Trade Show Grounds buzzed with life, from dusty arenas and roaring crowds to sleek displays of modern farming at work. While the adult rodeo delivered the high risk thrills many came for, the show offered much more than heart
