As we reported on Friday, former Belize Rural Central Area Representative Ralph Fonseca, known for his influential and often controversial role in national affairs, passed away early Friday morning after a long battle with illness. He was seventy-five. Today, People’s United Party Chairman Henry Charles
Last month, Belize saw the largest group of deportees arrive on a single flight, twenty-one Belizeans were sent home on a chartered plane arranged by the Trump administration. The move sends a strong message about the U.S. president’s tough stance on immigration. Across the U.S.,
In the fight against crime, sometimes the best weapon is a football. That’s the idea behind the Williams Dawson Peace Cup, launched four years ago by the Leadership Intervention Unit. It’s more than just a tournament. It’s a movement. Young men from across Belize City
Hey, good evening and welcome to another exciting edition of Sports Monday! I’m Paul Lopez and trust me, we’ve got a lot to cover tonight. So, let’s dive right in. We’re kicking things off down south in the Culture Capital, where history was made with the
Raccoon Street Police Station is now dealing with a rat infestation, just days after a severe leakage flooded the building. While authorities say that the flooding captured in a video was caused by a hatch that had been left open, "the issue of rodents is
The Public Service Union (PSU) of Belize has declared a trade dispute with the Government of Belize (GOB) following an overwhelming rejection of the government's latest wage and pension proposals by union members. In a circular issued today, PSU President Dean Flowers expressed strong disappointment over
As concerns continue to swirl around U.S. immigration enforcement under the Trump administration, one Belizean living in Los Angeles says fear among immigrants is largely driven by misinformation. Faron Smith Jr., a Belizean resident of Palmdale, California, has lived in the L.A. area since 1998. Though
The buzz was still strong, but the numbers were down. The 2025 National Agriculture and Trade Show (NATS), held from May 30 to June 1, pulled in 34,042 visitors, down more than 7,000 from last year’s crowd of over 41,000. Hosted under the theme “Integrating Sustainable
The government is warning the public about several online gaming websites falsely claiming to hold gaming licences from Belize or spreading misinformation about the country's gaming regulations. The government said that all online gaming activities in Belize are regulated and require proper licensing from the Gaming
Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe remains in critical condition after being shot in the head at close range during a public rally in Bogotá’s Modelia neighbourhood on Saturday. The 39-year-old conservative senator underwent emergency brain surgery and has shown minimal response to medical interventions, according
