A species of wolf that vanished around 12,500 years ago has been brought back to life as the" "world’s first successfully de-extincted animal," according to Colossal Biosciences, a Dallas-based biotech company. Scientists at Colossal Biosciences successfully created three dire wolf pups by manipulating the genes of
This morning in the High Court, Justice Nigel Pilgrim handed down a lengthy prison sentence to Jeffery Pott, a resident of Corozalito Village, after he was convicted of three counts of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor. Pott, who previously lived in Belize City, was found
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) launched a major project focused on eliminating the transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B from mother to child across the Caribbean. The initiative, named “Strengthening the EMTCT Plus Strategy within the Maternal
Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) has restored power to San Pedro after a series of outages that began Monday evening and lasted into early Tuesday morning. The disruptions, caused by light rain mixing with heavy dust and salt on equipment, led to electrical faults at substations. According
The University of the West Indies' Academic Programming and Delivery Division (APAD) has announced the postponement of the planned rollout of online proctoring for quizzes in Semester 2, 2024–2025. The original memo had informed students in Levels 0 and 1 courses, as well as those enrolled
Rear Admiral Elton Bennett, Commandant of the Belize Coast Guard (BCG), has confirmed an uptick in activity along the reefs, with Belizean fishermen suspected of seeking illicit substances. He told News 5, "We have seen an increased activity in the Turneffe area. It is our
The Belize Association of Persons with Diverse Abilities (BAPDA) has elected a new Board of Directors, ushering in a fresh chapter of leadership dedicated to empowerment, advocacy, and inclusion for persons with diverse abilities in Belize. The election took place on Saturday, March 22, 2025, during
Traders on Wall Street are warning of an impending recession as President Trump's trade war continues to cause massive market turbulence. The Guardian reported that on Monday, stock markets swung wildly after false reports of a tariff pause, revealing the heightened anxiety surrounding US-China relations
Tracy Panton, Leader of the Opposition (LOO), is rejecting statements issued by Shyne Barrow in a press statement bearing the UDP's name on Monday night. She accused Barrow of having no authority within the party. She said, "The former Standard Bearer of Mesop, who received a
A press release branding the United Democratic Party 's name was issued by former Opposition Leader Moses Shyne Barrow on Monday night. The statement condemned the UDP National Party Council Meeting held on Saturday by Leader of the Opposition and Albert representative Tracy Panton. It said the
