The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and New Growth Industries has wrapped up a five-day training workshop with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) aimed at strengthening Belize's ability to identify and manage pests and diseases threatening the country's coconut industry. The Training of Trainers Workshop
A phenomenon born on TikTok has spread into public squares across Latin America, where young competitors face off in so-called "aura battles" that reward composure, style, and crowd reaction rather than any traditional athletic or artistic skill, according to CNN. At a recent event at the
The Ministry of Transportation is reiterating that electric buses being procured for the National Bus Company (NBC) will be powered primarily by solar energy, with Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) serving only as a backup power source. The clarification comes after the BBA called on the NBC
Belize has launched a new project aimed at strengthening its ability to prepare for, monitor, and respond to natural hazards, with a focus on flood and wildfire risk. The Belize Multi-Hazard Risk Management Capacity Building Project was launched Thursday by the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate
Belize’s power supply is under pressure, and the warning signs are getting harder to ignore. The country imports more than half of its electricity from Mexico, which means a surge in demand across the border can leave Belize scrambling to keep the lights on. At
Minister Kevin Bernard weighed in today on Belize’s growing energy challenges and what his government is doing to secure a more reliable power supply. When we asked what assurances he could give Belizeans, Bernard first pointed the finger at the former UDP administration. But he
The Briceño administration is refuting claims that Cuban doctors are being forced to leave Belize. The concern surfaced on Wednesday when Wil Maheia alleged that boxes containing the doctors’ personal belongings were being shipped back to Cuba. But Health and Wellness Minister Kevin Bernard rejected
Three years after securing a forty-three-million-U.S.-dollar Saudi loan, the government’s proposed university hospital remains stuck in the planning stage. The Briceño administration introduced the financing in 2023, promising a modern medical and teaching facility in Belmopan. But progress has been slow, and construction has yet
Belize’s sugar belt is under growing strain, and farmers say their livelihoods are hanging in the balance. Cane production is falling, prices remain low, workers are harder to find, and worsening pest infestations are eating away at an already difficult crop. The latest figures from
Belize’s sugar industry is battling problems from the ground up. Falling cane production, labor shortages, crop diseases and invasive pests are threatening future harvests, while sugar exports fell by eighteen million dollars between July 2025 and July 2026. Although major shipments are still expected later
