The Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital Authority (KHMHA) has expressed support for an ex gratia payment to staff members employed between 2001, when KHMHA was formally established, and 2017, the year the hospital’s Provident Fund was created. According to the KHMH, the proposed ex gratia payments, as
U.S. President Donald Trump declared what he described as a "Complete and Total" ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran, expressing hope that the truce will become permanent. He did so on social media. The ceasefire is scheduled to begin in approximately six hours, allowing both nations
Police in Benque Viejo del Carmen are investigating the disappearance of 14-year-old Aurora Gonzalez, who was reported missing on Sunday morning. Gonzalez was last seen at her home. Her stepmother reported checking the minor's bedroom around 9 o'clock in the morning and said the teen
The countdown for the Miss Universe Belize 2025 crown officially began this morning with a launch ceremony featuring the five delegates competing for the national title. Over the coming days, the contestants will engage in a week-long series of jam-packed activities, all leading up to
The Belize Port Authority (BPA) and San Pedro Belize Express Water Taxi have issued official statements in response to a viral video circulating on social media showing several passengers standing on the lower deck of a passenger vessel. The Belize Port Authority confirmed awareness of the
The Belize Fisheries Department announced that the 2025-2026 Caribbean Spiny Lobster (Panulirus argus) season will officially open on July 1, 2025, and run through February 28, 2026. The department urges all licensed fishers and members of the public to adhere strictly to the Fisheries Resources Act
A broad coalition of community, environmental, and tourism groups from Ambergris Caye has issued a united call for urgent government action amid growing frustration over what they describe as the mismanagement of Belize’s marine reserves, particularly the Hol Chan Marine Reserve. In a joint statement released
Taking charge of your health has just become more accessible and private in Belize, with the free availability of the OraQuick HIV Self-Test. This innovative kit, provided by the National AIDS Commission, offers a quick, convenient, and confidential way to ascertain one's HIV status, accessible
Iran has launched an operation targeting a U.S. military base in Qatar, marking a sharp escalation in tensions between the Islamic Republic and the United States. Iranian state television confirmed the attack on Monday, while U.S. officials have reported tracking multiple missiles fired from Iran
The U.S. Department of State has issued a Worldwide Caution alert urging American citizens to exercise increased vigilance abroad amid rising tensions and war between Israel and Iran. The alert warns of travel disruptions and possible demonstrations against U.S. citizens and interests worldwide. The State Department
