At least 98 people were killed and 160 injured early Tuesday when the roof of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo collapsed during a merengue concert attended by politicians and athletes. Rescue crews continued searching for survivors nearly 12 hours after the collapse, using drills,
Police are investigating a murder that happened on Tuesday night in Belize City. At around 10 o’clock, Luis Marin was shot multiple times while on Majestic Alley near North Front Street. He succumbed to his injuries. According to reports, Marin's murder may have been linked to a
The Belizean government held a crucial follow-up consultation on Tuesday to assess the impact of President Trump’s 10% reciprocal tariff policy on the country. A release says that the meeting built upon last week's discussions at the Central Bank and brought together a wide range of
In just an hour, the community will come together for a public meeting. The hot topic? The proposed development of Cayo Rosario, which plans to introduce overwater structures right within the cherished Hol Chan Marine Reserve. Last week, key environmental agencies gave the green light
As San Pedro residents gear up for tonight's 7 p.m. public meeting on the controversial Cayo Rosario development, Mayor Wally Nunez has just returned from Clearwater, Florida. There, he's been in talks with officials to establish a sister-city partnership focused on marine conservation. Earlier today,
In December 2024, construction began on the Belize Marine Rescue and Educational Center in Gales Point Village, located at Southern Lagoon. This center will be open to the public, providing a unique opportunity to see the efforts to protect Belize’s precious marine wildlife up close.
Down in Placencia Village, the conservation group Strong Coasts is hosting some exciting technical training on LiDAR technology and Multispectral Imaging. These high-tech tools provide 3D data on terrain, vegetation, and wavelengths beyond what the naked eye can see. At the same time, Strong Coasts
Today marks the beginning of consultations by the National Biodiversity Office under the Ministry of Sustainable Development and Climate Change. They're working to update the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, a crucial five-year initiative aimed at preserving Belize’s rich biodiversity and promoting sustainable growth.
On Monday afternoon, the Belize Coast Guard busted a man with a kilo of cocaine out at sea. Acting on a tip, they sent a patrol to the Turneffe area, where they searched an individual and made the discovery. The cocaine was sealed in black
Rear Admiral Elton Bennett reported a rise in suspicious activities in the Turneffe area, prompting the Belize Coast Guard to stay on high alert. But where did the discovered kilo of cocaine come from? Was it a wet drop or part of a capsized drug
