Every year, the Belize Nature Conservation Foundation shines a spotlight on the groups working hard to protect our country’s natural treasures. At its annual award ceremony, BNCF doesn’t just hand out recognition, the foundation invests directly in the organizations enforcing the rules and safeguarding Belize’s
"More Than a Shop" For more than a quarter century, a small neighborhood grocery has opened its doors each morning not just to sell bread, rice, or a single sachet of seasoning, but to offer something increasingly rare in Belize's retail landscape: trust. At sixty-seven years old,
The Belize Government Lotteries Limited (BGLL) is warning the public about fraudulent social media posts offering “winning numbers” for Boledo, Ordinary, and Jackpot lottery games in exchange for money. BGLL says it is impossible for anyone to know those numbers in advance. Every draw is run
Belize is working on opening a new export route that would send local agricultural products through Guatemala and into El Salvador, following talks between senior officials from both countries. Agriculture Minister Rodwell Ferguson met with his Guatemalan counterparts this week to iron out the logistics of
Government agencies, police, and international partners have come together to launch the Blue Teddy Bear Campaign in Belize, a drive to raise awareness about child abuse and get communities involved in protecting children. The campaign is led by the National Commission for Families and Children (NCFC)
The Government of Canada has issued an updated travel advisory for Belize, urging citizens to exercise a high degree of caution due to elevated levels of violent crime across the country. Southside Belize City, in particular, has been flagged as a high-risk area, with authorities warning
Southern Belize hosted a high-level diplomatic visit this week as U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Katharine Beamer toured key sites in the region to strengthen economic and security cooperation between the United States and Belize. Beamer visited the Port of Big Creek, a vital gateway for regional commerce
Antigua and Barbuda's Prime Minister Gaston Browne says his government has been absorbing rising international fuel costs to shield citizens from higher living expenses. Speaking on his weekend radio programme, Browne explained that fuel price spikes typically drive up transportation, groceries, and other imported goods. Their
Emerging Leaders in the Spotlight This morning’s segment on Open Your Eyes Morning Show highlighted an inspiring group of young women who are already stepping into leadership roles within their high schools. As part of the ongoing Women’s Month conversation, the discussion focused on the voices,
Police are investigating a fatal road traffic accident that claimed the life of a young man on Thursday evening. Around 5:00 p.m., officers responded to reports of an accident along the George Price Highway between miles 10 and 11. Upon arrival, they found the lifeless body
