Here’s a story that could put Belize on the global map in a big way. The Julian Cho Society, a grassroots NGO based in the south, is gearing up to make history. They’re working on what could become the world’s first-ever indigenous-led project submitted to
Back in June, a video showing government employees burning boxes of documents on private property sparked public outrage. People were demanding answers and fast. Why were these files being destroyed, and was it done by the book? The government responded, saying the documents were over
Earlier this month, a major step was taken to support children living with HIV in Belize, and it’s a move that could make a real difference. The Ministry of Economic Transformation teamed up with National Health Insurance to sign a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at
Good evening, I am Paul Lopez and welcome to another exciting edition of Sports Monday. This weekend, the Belize Softball Federation brought the heat with its second straight National Men’s Softball Championship, and Rogers Stadium was alive with action. From powerful hits to lightning-fast plays,
Police are seeking Dwayne Tillett following a domestic incident in North Creek in Belize City on Friday, August 15, 2025. Aliyah Jones reported that her ex-boyfriend came to her home and pointed a gun at her. Assistant Commissioner Hilberto Romero said, "A confrontation, at which Dwayne
A 23-year-old man died on Saturday, August 16, after an accidental stabbing incident at his home in Progresso Village, Cayo District. Assistant Commissioner Hilberto Romero reported that police officers had visited San Ignacio Hospital, where the deceased was identified as Pablo Bull. "Investigation revealed he was at
Belize is stepping up efforts to improve how it counts and projects its population. This week, local demographers joined experts from seventeen Caribbean countries for a four-day workshop on population estimates and projections. The training is designed to give governments the tools to make informed decisions
A group of Venezuelan mothers has written an emotional letter to U.S. First Lady Melania Trump, pleading for her intervention in what they describe as a “tragedy” caused by U.S. migrant deportation policies. In the letter dated August 18, 2025, the women say their children have
The Young Legends are the new National Male Softball Champions after dominating this weekend’s three-day tournament. The team, made up mostly of baseball players, defeated every opponent and sealed the title with a decisive 9–2 victory over the Guardian Bombers in the final. “This tournament has
Belize has confirmed its first case of New World Screwworm (NWS) in humans. Minister of Health and Wellness Kevin Bernard told News 5 that the case is being closely monitored. The patient is a farmer from Benque Viejo del Carmen. The country first detected NWS on December
