Stann Creek Central’s Samantha Ramirez was crowned the 80th Queen Designate at the Queen of the Bay Pageant held on Saturday evening at the Belize City Civic Centre. Ramirez impressed judges with her talent and stage presence and earned the coveted crown among seven other
A viral image showing Belize’s Great Blue Hole covered in sargassum raised public concern as the seaweed continues to choke the country’s coastlines. The Belize Audubon Society addressed the concerns on social media, sharing a video captured by park rangers on Saturday morning that shows the
Every year on August 30, the world turns its attention to the whale shark, the largest and one of the most endangered fish in the ocean. Known scientifically as Rhincodon typus, these gentle giants can grow up to 14 metres long and weigh as much as
The Scarlet Macaw is one of Belize’s most striking birds, but its brilliant red, yellow, and blue feathers, along with its loud calls, make it an easy target for poachers. Deep in the Chiquibul Forest, the Friends for Conservation and Development (FCD) continues its mission to
Police are investigating a fatal road traffic accident that claimed the lives of two young men in Concepción Village, Corozal, on Saturday morning. The victims have been identified as Jael Guzman and Renick Chavaria. Initial reports indicate the pair had been travelling on a motorcycle when
This evening, the heart of Belize City came alive with celebration as the Lord Ashcroft Conference Centre officially opened its doors. The launch event, held at the newly revitalised Radisson Fort George, showcased Belize’s commitment to elevating its hospitality and tourism offerings through innovation, culture,
Last night, we brought you the news that Belizean businesses are facing a major shake-up. The Belize Postal Service has announced that it is suspending certain shipments to the United States, and that’s left many local exporters scrambling. So, what’s behind this sudden move? It
Minister of State in the Ministry of Economic Development, Dr. Osmond Martinez, is weighing in on the ongoing tariff talks with the U.S. When we caught up with him today in Belize City, Dr. Martinez said negotiations are still underway, and Belize isn’t going it
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that it is now monitoring the case of 28-year-old Belizean national Sebastián Pop, who has been convicted of femicide in Guatemala following a controversial cross-border ordeal that began more than a year ago. Pop was abducted in February
Tonight, a Belize City woman is counting her blessings after a terrifying brush with death on Wednesday evening. Kasheen Flowers and two of her co-workers were walking along Central American Boulevard just after 6:20 p.m., when out of nowhere, a car and a motorcycle came
