Last week, a daring escape attempt took a dramatic turn when thirty-year-old Nyere Parchue was shot in the head by guards at the Belize Central Prison. Now, his life has changed forever; Parchue is paralyzed from the waist down. But was the gunshot the cause
Could Belize be the next stop for Mexico’s ambitious Tren Maya project? It’s a bold idea, and Church Senator Louis Wade says it’s not just possible, it’s worth pursuing. His support comes hot on the heels of a high-level meeting between Prime Minister John Briceño
Tensions are rising in Maya Center Village, where frustration over land access has reached a boiling point. Over the weekend, residents took to the streets in protest, demanding answers from village chairman Francisco Pop and Area Representative Rodwell Ferguson, leaders they say have been silent
Area Representative Rodwell Ferguson says he hears the concerns loud and clear and insists the wheels have been turning since he took office. According to Ferguson, he’s been working closely with the village council and navigating the proper government channels to resolve the land dispute
Social activist Jeremy Enriquez is calling on the Attorney General’s Ministry to disclose how much public money has been spent on legal representation in recent constitutional cases. In a formal Freedom of Information request, Enriquez is asking for a detailed breakdown of payments made to
Belize is stepping up its game when it comes to data and decision-making. This week, experts from across the Caribbean have gathered right here for a four-day workshop focused on population estimates and projections. Why does it matter? Because solid statistics help governments make smarter
Belize is pushing forward on the path to economic resilience and it’s doing so in lockstep with its Central American neighbors. The country recently joined regional leaders at the Fifty-sixth Ordinary Meeting of the Council of Ministers of Finance, which includes Central America, Panama, and
For years, the UN has been working alongside Belize to push forward sustainable development in key areas like education, healthcare, gender equality, and social protection. Earlier this month, that collaboration took another step forward. Belizean officials sat down with UN representatives to talk about how
Here’s a story that could put Belize on the global map in a big way. The Julian Cho Society, a grassroots NGO based in the south, is gearing up to make history. They’re working on what could become the world’s first-ever indigenous-led project submitted to
Back in June, a video showing government employees burning boxes of documents on private property sparked public outrage. People were demanding answers and fast. Why were these files being destroyed, and was it done by the book? The government responded, saying the documents were over
