This November, on The Bright Side, we’re highlighting stories of gratitude; moments that remind us how powerful it is to be thankful, even in the face of life’s most difficult challenges. Tonight, we meet Zarah Castillo, a young nail technician in Belize City with big
When a storm destroys homes, livelihoods, and economies, fancy speeches are not enough. Caribbean nations are at the 30th UN Climate Change Conference, COP30, in Brazil to demand action before there’s no turning point. The summit, themed “The Forest COP,” focuses on the Amazon and the
American casino operator Rima Ray, known in Belize as the owner of Caribi Bleu Casino in San Pedro, is behind bars in the United States facing charges related to fraud, illegal gambling, and the operation of an unauthorised gaming business. Ray's arrest in July after a
What if giving a little could make Christmas magical for a child? Each year, there’s an initiative that gives you the chance to do just that. The Salvation Army has once again launched its annual Kettle Drive. It's a campaign that gathers donations to bring warmth,
A well-intentioned Ministry initiative is hitting a wall at Bishop Martin High School (BMHS). The school recently received a second distribution of Chromebooks for students from First to Fourth Form as part of the Skills for the Future Program. According to the Ministry’s October 26 statement,
Flight cancellations across the United States are mounting as the federal government shutdown stretches into its fifth week, prompting fresh concerns for Belize’s tourism sector. Belizeans here are monitoring the situation, with one saying, “Well, I mean I'm still looking forward to go and spend time
Belize is fighting to be recognised as the rightful owner of the Sapodilla Cayes, but now Guatemala wants a say in the case. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will hold public hearings on Guatemala’s request to intervene from Monday 24th to Wednesday 26th November
A 38-year-old construction worker was shot multiple times in an ambush in Unitedville, Cayo, on Thursday night. Police say Kevin Trapp was returning home around 8:40 p.m. when two men approached his vehicle. One of them fired multiple shots, injuring Trapp. He was taken to San Ignacio
Jamaica is getting a financial lifeline as it recovers from Hurricane Melissa's crippling destruction. The World Bank confirmed that Jamaica will receive a full $150 million USD payout under its catastrophe bond, money that will go directly toward recovery and rebuilding efforts. But while the payout
Police are investigating a home invasion in Bullet Tree Village that left a local welder bound and robbed in the early hours of Friday morning. Around 2:15 a.m. on November 7, officers responded to a call on Guana Belly Road, where 38-year-old Roger Reimer, a Belizean
