Authorities in Quintana Roo have issued an urgent request for assistance in locating a 32-year-old Belizean man. Rogaciano Nayib García was reported missing since January 26, 2025. García was reportedly last seen in Chetumal, located in the municipality of Othón P. Blanco. Garcia is described as
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that the U.S. has agreed to delay President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Mexican goods for one month. In response, Mexico will deploy 10,000 National Guard soldiers along its northern border to curb drug trafficking, particularly fentanyl. Sheinbaum, after speaking with Trump,
The Briceño administration has scheduled a special sitting of the House of Representatives for this Friday, February 7, 2025. The public has been anticipating an announcement regarding the upcoming general elections, and there is speculation that Prime Minister John Briceño may use this session to
After more than 50 hours in custody and amid an ongoing criminal investigation, Trinidad and Tobago's Commissioner of Police, Erla Harewood-Christopher, was released from the St. Clair Police Station on February 1, resuming her duties as head of the police service. Harewood-Christopher, who was advised by
President Donald Trump is facing opposition from business groups and members of his own party after imposing steep tariffs on key U.S. trading partners. The new tariffs include 10% on imports from China, 25% on all imports from Mexico and Canada, and 10% on Canadian
Belize’s world-famous barrier reef, the largest in the northern hemisphere, is at risk due to overfishing, habitat destruction, and pollution. This is according to a recent press release from the World Bank. Once rated as “fair,” the reef’s health has now declined to “poor,” threatening marine
A newly released report from the environmental group Sea of Life sheds light on the growing plastic pollution crisis in Belize. According to data gathered from schools across the nation, plastic waste is not only widespread but also alarmingly predominant in the environment. The Sea of
In the wake of the fatal shooting of gang leader Brandon Baptist at the Marion Jones Sports Complex, Football Federation of Belize (FFB) President Sergio Chuc has issued a heartfelt call for unity and action to prevent violence from overshadowing the sport. "A shootout at the
The Football Federation of Belize (FFB) has postponed the Premier League of Belize (PLB) match between Port Layola FC and Progresso FC due to security concerns following the fatal shooting at the Marion Jones Sports Complex on Friday night. Gang leader Brandon Baptist was gunned down,
The Christian Workers Union (CWU) has formally notified the Government of Belize of its intent to take industrial action against the Port of Belize Limited (PBL) amid ongoing labour disputes. In a letter dated January 31 and addressed to Minister of Labour Oscar Requena, CWU President
