The Vatican has accepted the resignation of a Catholic bishop in San Diego who was arrested on suspicion of stealing $250,000 from his congregation, officials announced Tuesday. Bishop Emanuel Hana Shaleta, who has led the city’s small Chaldean Catholic community since 2017, pleaded not guilty on
Former employees of Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL) gathered in Belmopan today pressing government leaders to intervene in the unresolved severance dispute, as Prime Minister John Briceño presented the national budget in the House of Representatives. The group says BTL has “closed the door” on negotiations and
Viewers of the morning show were treated to an energetic and inspiring segment during Open Your Eyes, featuring Hernandez, the passionate owner of Dance with Fatima, along with members of her vibrant dance fitness community. The segment highlighted how dance can be a fun, welcoming,
Monday's historic finale to the 2026 La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge left fans buzzing and asking questions, including whether the athletes who rejected the new finish line and paddled in protest can still claim the prizes they earned. Several teams did not attend the official
Police are investigating a fatal road traffic accident that claimed the life of a motorcyclist on Sunday in the village of Armenia. Head of the National Crimes Investigation Branch, ACP Hilberto Romero, said officers responded to the scene shortly after the crash. “Upon arrival, they saw
Belizeans who frequently cross into Mexico will soon see major changes at one of the country’s busiest border points. Mexican authorities have announced plans to completely rebuild the ageing Río Hondo International Bridge, which links northern Belize with southern Mexico. The bridge, located in the Mexican
The Government of Jamaica says it is not responsible for the collapse of its decades-long medical cooperation programme with Cuba. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Jamaica, the programme ended after a government review identified key issues that required changes to
The United States says it is escalating military action against Iran, even as the country continues launching attacks across the Middle East. U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters at a press briefing this morning that “today will be yet again our most intense day of
The protest by paddlers in this year’s La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge reached an emotional moment when more than 20 canoes arrived at the Belcan Bridge to the sound of drums, music and loud cheers from hundreds of supporters. The paddlers approached the bridge in
The crowd waiting at the Haulover Bridge near the Grand Resort erupted in cheers when teams in this year’s La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge paddled their canoes to the traditional finish line at the Belcan Bridge. Paddlers began regrouping at the entrance of a channel
