The Department of the Environment (DOE) convened a key stakeholder meeting today to advance the update of Belize’s National Wastewater Policy. The aim is to strengthen wastewater management and safeguard environmental and public health. Participants included representatives from government agencies, the private sector, academia, and civil
A sexual enhancement product called Royal Honey is drawing "high demand," especially among men, but health authorities are sounding the alarm over serious risks. What is 'Royal Honey'? It is being marketed as a “natural” product for boosting sexual performance and is widely available online, including through
According to UNICEF Belize, as of December 2024, approximately 43,700 people in Belize live with a disability, with an estimated two-thirds experiencing some form of severe disability. Among them are around 5,631 children, based on the 2022 Census. Yet, these children remain one of the
Belize has taken on a key leadership role in regional tourism as the Belize Tourism Industry Association (BTIA) assumes the Pro Tempore Presidency of the Federation of Chambers of Tourism of Central America (FEDECATUR) for the 2025–2026 term. Under the guidance of BTIA President Efren Pérez,
Mexico held its first-ever judicial elections on Sunday, allowing voters to directly elect judges and magistrates, including all nine Supreme Court justices. However, with turnout estimated at just around 13%, analysts say the historic vote could be undermined by low public participation and ongoing concerns
Former Belizean Ambassador Alexis Rosado appeared in court this morning for a preliminary inquiry into serious charges first brought against him in 2022. Rosado faces charges of rape charge, sexual assault and aggravated assault of an indecent nature involving a female who was 13 years
Who says future CEOs have to wear suits and sit in offices? A group of ambitious young Belizeans is proving that leadership starts with learning and a little teamwork. The Youth Managers Training Program officially launched in March, with a mix of virtual and in-person
The 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially began on Sunday, June 1, and runs through November 30. With forecasts predicting a normal to above-normal season, Belizeans are being urged to prepare early and stay informed. Experts anticipate 13 to 19 named storms, 6 to 10 hurricanes,
A Belize City neighborhood is in mourning tonight after a brutal early morning murder that has left residents shaken and police searching for answers. Fifty-nine-year-old Egbert Flowers was just beginning his day, stepping out of his yard and onto his motorcycle to head to work, when a lone gunman
A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded on San Andres Street in Orange Walk Town over the weekend. What began as a peaceful Saturday night for one family quickly turned into a nightmare. Shirley Bell had just returned home from church and stepped outside for some fresh air
