Over the weekend, Belize lost three young lives in separate tragic incidents and tonight, the Ministry of Transport is issuing a warning. CEO Chester Williams says enough is enough when it comes to unsafe driving habits, especially among the country’s youth. In response, the ministry
We see them every day, transport officers pulling over vehicles, checking cargo, and keeping traffic flowing. But what we don’t often see is the intense training behind the scenes that prepares them for the job. Over the past three weeks, officers from across the country
The Belize Police Department says it’s done talking and now it’s taking action. In a push to crack down on traffic violations along the national highways, officers have stepped up enforcement in a big way. According to Assistant Superintendent Stacy Smith, this week’s operations resulted
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
