A major showdown continues to between the Government of Belize and the Ombudsman, and it all started with one word: transparency. Ombudsman Gilbert Swaso told the Attorney General, ‘Show us the numbers.’ Specifically, the legal fees tied to the redistricting case. Here’s how it all
Belize is one step closer to being recognized as a safe third country, but what does that really mean? This week, the Senate held a detailed briefing on the agreement, with the Attorney General and Ambassador Aisha Borland answering tough questions and clearing up concerns.
It is considered one of the most dangerous cross-border journeys in the world, but dozens of Belizeans put their lives on the line on an almost monthly basis to transfer used vehicles from the United States, through Mexico, into Belize. Contractors make thousands of dollars
Car dealers make thousands of dollars on each used car they drive from the United States to Belize, but many are pulling out of the business because of recent terrifying experiences through Mexico. They are required to pay their fees to the legal authorities at
Today, members of the Ladyville and Lord's Bank village councils met with Belize Rural Central Area Representative, Dolores Balderamos Garcia, to discuss the possibility of combining both communities into one town. This meeting follows concerns raised last week by Ladyville's Citizen Advisory Committee, which suggested
An elderly man is dead after being run over by a dump truck on Tuesday night in Orange Walk. The incident unfolded around eight p.m. in Santa Marta Village where, according to reports, thirty-six-year-old Nelson Pech was attempting to move his dump truck, which he
Tonight, a man from Orange Walk is clinging to life after a brutal chopping incident in the early hours of the morning. It was around 7:30 a.m. when police arrived at the Northern Regional Hospital and found thirty-two-year-old Juan Diaz receiving emergency treatment. His father
Drama is already unfolding at the seventy-fourth annual Miss Universe pageant and it’s just getting started. On Tuesday, things took a sharp turn when a sashing event turned sour. Several contestants, including Belize’s own Isabella Zabaneh, walked out in solidarity after a heated confrontation between
Tonight, we’re bringing you a story of hope, action, and transformation, straight from the heart of the south. A new initiative is planting seeds of opportunity in Toledo and Stann Creek districts, and it’s called PROSPER, Participation, Ownership, and Sustainable Progress for Economic Resilience. Leaders
For every Belizean athlete chasing greatness, the dream is simple: train hard, compete at the highest level, and make the country proud. But for six young stars, that dream just got a major boost. Thanks to Olympic Solidarity, they’re now getting paid to do what
