The Ministry of National Defence and Border Security is clearing the air after rumors began circulating about salary cuts for members of the Belize Defence Force (BDF). The Ministry says those claims are simply not true. A recent memo from the Ministry of Finance sparked
Belize is on high alert as the New World Screwworm continues to spread across the country. First confirmed back in January, the parasitic outbreak has now led to one hundred and sixty reported cases, affecting communities from the deep south in Toledo to as far
While livestock have been the primary focus, Belize’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Doctor Roxana Alvarez, is now sounding the alarm about a sharp rise in cases among pets, especially dogs. As of June fourteenth, over fifty dogs have been affected, with twenty new cases reported in
Belize’s sugar industry is facing a bitter blow this season, as the impact of Fusarium disease proves far worse than expected. Agriculture Minister Jose Abelardo Mai says the numbers tell a troubling story, sugarcane production is down by over one hundred and forty thousand tons
The Trump administration’s push for global tariffs is shaking up trade around the world. Countries are scrambling to respond without triggering a full-blown trade war. Back in May, the U.S. hit pause on tariffs for over seventy-five nations, giving them a ninety-day window to negotiate.
Schools may be out for the summer, but for forty bright young minds across Belize, the excitement of a new academic journey is already in full swing. This morning in Belize City, the non-profit organization Pathlight lit up the future for students at every level,
She’s making waves from the other side of the world in Taiwan, proudly wearing her Belize Defense Force badge. In fact, many of you may have already seen her interview on social media, catching attention not for speaking Belizean Creole, but for confidently speaking Mandarin.
With the golden anniversary of Belize’s carnival just around the corner, the National Celebrations Commission is stepping up in a big way. Today, the Commission made a special donation to the Carnival Association, marking the first major step in a collaborative effort to make this
Summerfest 2025 is coming to Memorial Park in Belize City on June 20th, and you're invited to be part of the ultimate kickoff to summer! Starting bright and early at 6:30 AM, Memorial Park will come alive with live performances by some of Belize’s most talented
La disputa entre el gobierno y los sindicatos ha derivado en un cruce constante de declaraciones, sin señales de que las tensiones se estén enfriando. A inicios de mes, el exministro de Educación, Francis Fonseca, advirtió que las protestas sindicales podrían poner en riesgo la
