Foreign Minister Francis Fonseca has met with the newly accredited Ambassador of the State of Palestine to Belize, Nadya L. Rasheed. Fonseca welcomed her during the presentation of her credentials and held talks focused on the situation in the Gaza Strip and on expanding cooperation. Both
Two residents of San Ignacio have been charged in connection with the fatal hit-and-run that claimed the life of Miriam Requena in the Benque Viejo del Carmen area of the Cayo District on Sunday, September 14. 28-year-old Devora Andrea Jocabed Juarez has been formally arrested and
Seven new ambassadors have officially taken up their posts in Belize after presenting their credentials to Governor General Dame Froyla Tzalam. The group included Jamie E. Pache Soto of Uruguay, Messaoud Mehila of Algeria, Kwak Taeyol of Korea, Jolanta Janek of Poland, María Gabriela Quinteros of
Tropical Storm Gabrielle formed Wednesday morning over the central Atlantic Ocean, becoming the seventh named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. Forecasters say the system is expected to remain over open waters for the next several days. The National Hurricane Centre said Gabrielle was situated
A DW documentary titled "Belize: We Are Maya!" by Katja Dohne, brings to life the challenge of the Maya descendants in Belize who are fighting to preserve their traditions. The 42-minute documentary touches on Mayan efforts to preserve their culture, the rainforest, ancient knowledge, and the
The Belize Association of Houston has received a distinguished letter of greetings from Texas Governor Greg Abbott in celebration of Belize’s 44th Independence Anniversary, marking a moment of pride and recognition for the Belizean diaspora in the Lone Star State. Governor Abbott’s message commemorates Belize’s historic
The Elections and Boundaries Department has announced that a referendum will be held in Caye Caulker Village on October 8, 2025. Residents of the Belize Rural South Electoral Division will vote on whether the Government of Belize should pass legislation to establish a responsible, regulated,
Belize’s only forensic anthropologist still needs help to raise funds for a kidney transplant. It's been weeks since fundraising efforts have been active, and Dr Roque Blanco has yet to reach the amount needed to support a kidney transplant. His GoFundMe was launched in June 2025,
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the State Department has been denying visas to foreigners who are “celebrating” the murder of Charlie Kirk, a close ally of former President Donald Trump. Speaking Tuesday before departing Israel, Rubio said that the policy “isn’t just about Charlie
As September celebrations draw to a close with only Independence Day remaining, preparations are underway to celebrate this year's Garifuna Settlement Day. The theme for this year's November 19th is "Garifuna Moving Forward: Honoring Tradition, Embracing Change, Strengthening Identity." Its native language translates as "Garifuna: Wabaronguóun lidan
