Tonight, questions swirl around a bulletproof SUV parked inside the Corozal Free Zone, and the man behind it. Jose Vela, a key figure in Free Zone operations, was granted a temporary import permit for a 2021 Land Rover Defender, outfitted with ballistic protection. The permit,
A high-ranking police officer remains at the center of a growing controversy tonight. Superintendent Aaron Gamboa, head of the Special Patrol Unit, was stopped from boarding a U.S.-bound flight over the weekend after his visa was flagged by American authorities. Gamboa says he has no
A shocking case of domestic violence has rocked the Belize Coast Guard. Tonight, a Big Falls native, Coast Guard officer Brian Chiac, is behind bars after being accused of trying to kill his estranged common-law wife. The violent incident reportedly unfolded in the early hours
The International Court of Justice has closed three days of public hearings on Guatemala’s bid to intervene in the high-stakes sovereignty case over the Sapodilla Cayes, contested between Belize and Honduras. Guatemala argued its strategic interest under Article 62 of the Court’s Statute, while Belize
It was a tense moment at PGIA today when an American Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing just after midday. The captain reported an engine problem while en route to El Salvador, prompting immediate activation of emergency crews and fire teams at the
Cruise arrivals to Belize are still below expectations, but tourism officials say there’s progress, and a plan to turn things around. Director of Tourism Evan Tillett admits the numbers remain low, yet ahead of last year’s pace. The big challenge is that Belize lacks a
Belize City could soon get a major facelift along its waterfront, and tourism officials say it’s about time. The Belize Tourism Board believes a proposed floating boardwalk fits perfectly with its long-term vision to make the city more welcoming as cruise arrivals continue to grow.
For weeks, there’s been talk of a disconnect between the media and Belize’s tourism industry. But today, the Belize Tourism Board says it’s clearing the air. At a sit-down with journalists, tourism leaders stressed transparency and partnership, promising to keep the lines of communication open,
Protecting Belize’s waters is a never-ending fight, and this week, the Belize Territorial Volunteers say they scored another win. While heading out to the Sapodilla Cayes on Tuesday morning, the group spotted something unusual, a bottle bobbing in the water. But what they found next
Belize is known worldwide for its unique conservation model, government and NGOs working hand in hand to protect vital ecosystems. That partnership has built a network of protected areas across land and sea, safeguarding biodiversity and clean water for communities. Today, as the International Court
