The Leader of the Opposition, Tracy Taegar Panton, has announced the appointment of three new senators representing the United Democratic Party (UDP) in Belize’s National Assembly. Former Deputy Prime Minister and long-time parliamentarian Patrick Faber will serve as the Lead Senator for the Opposition, joined
Belize’s groundbreaking Blue Bonds initiative is set to gain international recognition in the new PBS documentary series The Future of Nature, which premiered today. The Oceans segment, airing as the first episode, highlight Belize’s innovative conservation finance model, showcasing how it protects marine ecosystems while addressing
The fierce women of Belize’s security forces are battling each other in this year's Wonder Woman Competition. Over three gruelling days, teams from the Belize Coast Guard, Belize Defence Force (BDF), and Belize Police Department will push their physical and mental limits in a test
A tragic boating accident on Sunday claimed the life of 70-year-old American tourist Jeffrey Le Beau, who was snorkelling near Turneffe Atolls. Authorities have since arrested 28-year-old Spenser Eisenberg, a U.S. national residing in Caye Caulker. Eisenberg was charged with manslaughter by negligence in connection
Oceana Belize is calling for stronger protection of the country’s marine ecosystems, stressing their critical role in both the environment and economy. In a statement released today on its Facebook, the organisation focused on the growing threats to Belize's marine resources, which are vital to
According to a BBC News report, a Kenyan police officer deployed in Haiti as part of an international security force has gone missing following an ambush by suspected gang members. The officer was part of a team assisting a Haitian police vehicle that had become
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived in Jamaica as part of a regional tour aimed at strengthening energy security and addressing migration challenges in the Caribbean. The trip includes visits to Guyana and Suriname. A key priority for Rubio is reducing the Caribbean’s dependence
Belize’s National Football Selection is officially out of the CONCACAF Gold Cup conversation after suffering a crushing defeat to Costa Rica on Tuesday night. Over the course of two matches, Costa Rica scored a staggering thirteen goals against Belize, sealing the fate of the national
Minister of Infrastructure Development and Housing, Julius Espat, submitted his 13th report to the Integrity Commission on Tuesday. On a social media post, Espat said, "Transparency and accountability are the foundation of good leadership, and I urge all elected representatives to lead by example." Speaking in
Imagine a scene right out of the Life of Pi. The Belize Coast Guard recently rescued fifty-seven-year-old Carlos Pinto, who was adrift in the open sea. But here's the twist—Pinto wasn't in a lifeboat. Instead, he was floating on a makeshift raft, surrounded by buckets
