Former BTL workers took their fight for severance back to the streets this week, marching through heavy rain to demand the payouts they say are long overdue. Their stories of sacrifice and hardship have reignited national attention, and now, that pressure is reaching the halls
We now turn to regional politics. Barbados woke up today to a political landscape that looks very familiar, yet raises new questions. Mia Mottley didn’t just win yesterday’s general election; she wiped the slate clean again, leading her Barbados Labour Party to a third straight
We head now to Caye Caulker, where two vibrant landmarks have become magnets for both tourists and locals. Right in the heart of the island, the Caye Caulker and The Split signs stand tall, bright, bold, and unmistakably Belizean. Each one is splashed with artwork
Belizean medical students in Cuba are facing growing uncertainty tonight. The island nation is battling severe fuel shortages, rolling blackouts, and major disruptions to basic services, and that turmoil is making daily life increasingly difficult for students studying abroad. Communication has become unreliable, and families
Belize’s agriculture sector is about to get more than just a boost; it's gearing up for a transformation. The Ministry of Agriculture has signed onto a four‑year, multimillion‑dollar partnership with Taiwan, and this time the focus isn’t only on growing crops, but on growing opportunity.
Earlier this week, we told you about the 2025 Sea of Life trash report, and its findings were hard to ignore. The data shows that plastic still dominates Belize’s waste stream, making up sixty seven percent of all recorded debris nationwide. Out of more than
In the Toledo District, two communities just took a big step toward cleaner, more reliable water. This week, residents of Yemeri Grove celebrated the launch of their brand‑new water system, a major upgrade delivered through the Ministry of Rural Transformation and UNICEF. After years of
And staying in the Toledo District tonight, San Jose residents are now enjoying a more reliable and cost‑effective water supply. The Ministry of Rural Transformation, working with UNICEF, officially opened the village’s upgraded water system today, shifting the community to a modern, green‑energy setup that
The Nature Conservancy has partnered with several local organisations to implement an Extension Strategy aimed at strengthening sustainable agriculture practices in Belize. Mennonite farmers are taking part in training programmes covering habitat protection, land management, soil health, biodiversity, water use, energy flow, community involvement, and profitability. As
"Return your bottle, get some money back" may sound like a simple and attractive idea for many. But the Department of the Environment says the Returnable Containers Act remains one of its strongest tools to reduce waste. Even as single-use plastics continue to choke the environment,
