According to UNICEF Belize, as of December 2024, approximately 43,700 people in Belize live with a disability, with an estimated two-thirds experiencing some form of severe disability. Among them are around 5,631 children, based on the 2022 Census. Yet, these children remain one of the
Belize has taken on a key leadership role in regional tourism as the Belize Tourism Industry Association (BTIA) assumes the Pro Tempore Presidency of the Federation of Chambers of Tourism of Central America (FEDECATUR) for the 2025–2026 term. Under the guidance of BTIA President Efren Pérez,
Mexico held its first-ever judicial elections on Sunday, allowing voters to directly elect judges and magistrates, including all nine Supreme Court justices. However, with turnout estimated at just around 13%, analysts say the historic vote could be undermined by low public participation and ongoing concerns
Former Belizean Ambassador Alexis Rosado appeared in court this morning for a preliminary inquiry into serious charges first brought against him in 2022. Rosado faces charges of rape charge, sexual assault and aggravated assault of an indecent nature involving a female who was 13 years
Who says future CEOs have to wear suits and sit in offices? A group of ambitious young Belizeans is proving that leadership starts with learning and a little teamwork. The Youth Managers Training Program officially launched in March, with a mix of virtual and in-person
The 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially began on Sunday, June 1, and runs through November 30. With forecasts predicting a normal to above-normal season, Belizeans are being urged to prepare early and stay informed. Experts anticipate 13 to 19 named storms, 6 to 10 hurricanes,
A Belize City neighborhood is in mourning tonight after a brutal early morning murder that has left residents shaken and police searching for answers. Fifty-nine-year-old Egbert Flowers was just beginning his day, stepping out of his yard and onto his motorcycle to head to work, when a lone gunman
A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded on San Andres Street in Orange Walk Town over the weekend. What began as a peaceful Saturday night for one family quickly turned into a nightmare. Shirley Bell had just returned home from church and stepped outside for some fresh air
Two Ladyville residents are in police custody tonight after making a bold and baffling attempt to transport over fifteen pounds of marijuana… on a bus full of police officers. Yes, you heard that right. Fifty-two-year-old Ellis Rudon and Misty Smith boarded the bus in Orange
A troubling case is unfolding in the capital, where a fourteen-year-old student has been taken into custody and charged with unlawful carnal knowledge. The teen is currently being held at the New Beginnings Youth Development Center. The charge stems from an incident reported last week
