A fast-moving fire ripped through San Pedro Columbia, Toledo District, on Tuesday afternoon, leaving several families homeless. The blaze started in the kitchen of a local church and quickly spread, torching thatch houses, personal belongings and years of hard work. By the time the flames
Parcel 815 isn’t just beachfront anymore; it’s ground zero for a growing fight on Caye Caulker. A planned, CABEI-backed police station project recently turned into protests, petitions, and a big question: who controls the land and what gets built there? Government signed a one-point-five-million-dollar contract
Today, the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst held an Alumni Ceremony at the Belize Defense Force, bringing together graduates of one of the world's most prestigious military institutions. The ceremony featured remarks from former graduates who reflected on how their time at Sandhurst shaped them, with
Following Sunday’s historic service of recognition, newly installed Archbishop Philip Wright has wasted no time getting to work, convening key meetings with regional church leaders to begin charting the way forward. As head of the Anglican Church in the Province of the West Indies, Wright
Shyne Barrow has received one of New York City’s most symbolic honors. The rapper-turned-politician who grew up on Curassow Street in Belize City before making it big in Brooklyn was given the keys to the city and had April twenty-fifth declared “Shyne Day.” The award
Health leaders in Belize are calling for faster, more coordinated action to tackle HIV in today's landmark regional symposium. Scientists, policymakers, and community groups came together for the International AIDS Society (IAS) Educational Fund symposium in Belize City to address and close the gaps in
Indian Creek Chairman Domingo Choc says his community has stepped in to support families left devastated by Thursday's major fire in Columbia Village, Toledo District. He said a group from Indian Creek organised donations and delivered supplies directly to affected families and described the response as
Zeta employer Eliezer Escalante says he is still trying to process the fatal robbery that claimed the life of one of his delivery drivers and injured another. According to police reports, the incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. on Monday along the Chan Pine Ridge Road
Belize is projected to grow by 2.5% in 2026, up from 1.6% in 2025, according to updated figures released by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC). The improvement puts Belize among the minority of countries in the region expected to accelerate
Belize has enough condoms in stock for now, despite looming global price hikes, according to Dr Joshua Canul from the Ministry of Health and Wellness. Earlier this month News 5 reported that the world’s largest condom manufacturer, Karex, plans to raise prices by 20–30% due to
