Mon, 09 Mar 2026 20:00:18 +0000
<p>Teams at Haulover Creek past the Belcan Bridge in Belize City – Photo Credit: News 5 Live Live Stream Screenshot By Rubén Morales Iglesias: The final day of the 2026 Belikin La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge ended with a protest paddle, as a group of teams continued past the official finish at Grand Resort […]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com/2026/03/09/la-ruta-maya-belize-river-challenge-canoeing-teams-stage-protest-paddle-to-belcan-bridge-as-large-crowd-gathers-to-welcome-them/">La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge: Canoeing teams stage protest paddle to Belcan Bridge as large crowd gathers to welcome them</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com">Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com</a>.</p>
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:35:35 +0000
<p>Team PACT on TRAK — Amado Cruz, Enrique Cruz, and Cristian Lopez — won their fourth consecutive stage, sweeping the 2026 Belikin La Ruta Maya Belize River. — Photo Credit: Love FM Live Stream Screenshot By Rubén Morales Iglesias: PACT on TRAK — Amado Cruz, Enrique Cruz, and Cristian Lopez — are the champions of […]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com/2026/03/09/pact-on-trak-take-belikin-la-ruta-maya-belize-river-challenge-2026-topping-all-stages/">PACT on TRAK take Belikin La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge 2026 topping all stages</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com">Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com</a>.</p>
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:11:07 +0000
<p>By Aaron Humes: In the early hours of this morning, Monday, a resident of Sand Hill Village, Belize District, reported a shooting incident that resulted in significant damage to his home. The homeowner of Mile 18 Phillip Goldson Highway was awakened around 2:50 AM by the sound of what he described as five loud bangs […]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com/2026/03/09/shooting-incident-in-sand-hill-village-leaves-homeowner-with-property-damage/">Shooting incident in Sand Hill Village leaves homeowner with property damage</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com">Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com</a>.</p>
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:09:06 +0000
<p>Team PACT on TRAK — Amado Cruz, Enrique Cruz, and Cristian Lopez — across the finish at Grand Resort, sweeping all four stages and winning the 29th Belikin La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge on Monday, March 9, 2026. — Photo Credit: Love FM Live Stream Screenshot By Rubén Morales Iglesias: PACT on TRAK — […]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com/2026/03/09/pact-on-trak-sweep-all-four-legs-to-win-2026-belikin-la-ruta-maya-belize-river-challenge/">PACT on TRAK sweep all four legs to win 2026 Belikin La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com">Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com</a>.</p>
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:59:22 +0000
<p>2023 finish at Belcan Bridge in Belize City – Photo Credit- Belikin La Ruta Maya By Rubén Morales Iglesias: A number of teams competing in the 2026 Belikin La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge say they intend to continue paddling to Belcan Bridge on Monday, March 9, in protest, after the Belize Canoe Association (BCA) […]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com/2026/03/09/belikin-la-ruta-maya-belize-river-challenge-2026-paddlers-still-plan-to-paddle-to-belcan-bridge-in-protest-after-organizers-shift-final%e2%80%91leg-finish-to-grand-resort/">Belikin La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge 2026: Paddlers still plan to paddle to Belcan Bridge in protest after organizers shift final‑leg finish to Grand Resort</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com">Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com</a>.</p>
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:58:04 +0000
<p>By Aaron Humes: Belize is observing National Heroes and Benefactors Day today, March 9, a national holiday dedicated to remembering the country’s greatest financial benefactor, Baron Henry Edward Ernest Victor Bliss. Baron Bliss, a British sailor and philanthropist, arrived in Belize in 1926 and was captivated by the country’s beauty. Despite being paralyzed from the […]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com/2026/03/09/national-heroes-and-benefactors-day-honoring-baron-bliss-george-price-and-philip-goldson/">National Heroes and Benefactors Day: honoring Baron Bliss, George Price and Philip Goldson</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com">Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com</a>.</p>
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:33:57 +0000
<p>By Breaking Belize News Staff: The National Meteorological Service forecasts sunny skies with a few cloudy spells today and partly cloudy skies tonight. Showers will be isolated and will occur mostly over southern areas as mainly fair weather conditions prevail. High temperatures peak at 85 degrees Fahrenheit along the coast; 90 degrees in inland areas; […]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com/2026/03/09/belize-weather-fair-weather-on-holiday-monday/">Belize Weather: Fair weather on holiday Monday</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com">Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com</a>.</p>
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:19:45 +0000
<p>Team PACT on TRAK — (L-R) Enrique Cruz, Amado Cruz, and Cristian Lopez — won their 3rd consecutive stage on Sunday, March 8, 2026. — Photo Credit: Protected Areas Conservation Trust By Rubén Morales Iglesias: Team PACT on TRAK — Amado Cruz, Enrique Cruz, and Cristian Lopez — strengthened their hold on the 2026 Belikin […]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com/2026/03/09/pact-on-trak-stand-ready-to-seal-belikin-la-ruta-maya-belize-river-challenge-2026-overall-victory-on-monday/">PACT on TRAK stand ready to seal Belikin La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge 2026 overall victory on Monday</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com">Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com</a>.</p>
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 19:49:27 +0000
<p>Race Intensifies Into Final Day Team PACT on TRAK — Amado Cruz, Enrique Cruz, and Cristian Lopez — won their third consecutive stage, finishing approximately 20 seconds ahead of Riverside Boys (Toucan Solutions) at Burrel Boom on Sunday, March 8, 2026. — Photo Credit: Love FM Live Stream Screenshot By Rubén Morales Iglesias: PACT on […]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com/2026/03/08/pact-on-trak-take-stage-3-of-belikin-la-ruta-maya-belize-river-challenge-2026-ahead-of-final-stage/">PACT on TRAK take Stage 3 of Belikin La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge 2026 ahead of final stage</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com">Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com</a>.</p>
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 17:00:41 +0000
After two successful culinary classes and 17 graduates, Holy Cross Anglican School is excited to announce that it will be starting the third SPICE (San Pedro Institute of Culinary Education) course on May 5, 2026 with 30 classes one night per week through December, culminating in a celebratory graduation dinner!
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 15:50:30 +0000
<p>Team PACT on TRAK — Amado Cruz, Enrique Cruz, and Cristian Lopez — crossing the finish line at Double Head Cabbage on Saturday, March 7, 2026. — Photo Credit: Love FM Live Stream Screenshot By Rubén Morales Iglesias: Team PACT on TRAK — Amado Cruz, Enrique Cruz, and Cristian Lopez — strengthened their bid for […]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com/2026/03/08/pact-on-trak-tighten-their-grip-on-belikin-la-ruta-maya-belize-river-challenge-2026/">PACT on TRAK tighten their grip on Belikin La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com">Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com</a>.</p>
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:00:06 +0000
Doctor Love is the islands, and possibly the world’s greatest authority on just about everything. The Doctor answers questions concerning any subject except religion or politics. Persons needing additional assistance or counseling should contact Family Services Division at 227-7541. The opinions herein are not necessarily of The San Pedro Sun. Write Doctor Love at PO Box 51, San Pedro Town, Belize, or email: dr.love@sanpedrosun.com
Sat, 07 Mar 2026 23:00:03 +0000
In an effort to strengthen regional economic diplomacy and expand international investment pathways across the Caribbean, Caye International Bank’s (CIB) President, Dr. Luigi Wewege, and Dustin Rennie, Director of RE/MAX Belize, were officially appointed as members of the prestigious Caribbean Council in 2026. Their appointment reinforces Belize’s growing presence within regional economic diplomacy and international investment circles.
Sat, 07 Mar 2026 20:00:35 +0000
The Belize Fisheries Department issued an urgent warning on March 3, 2026, to all vessel operators after several recent manatee strandings across the country. In February, eight manatees were reported stranded in areas including Corozal, Belize City, Placencia, Gales Point, and Hopkins. Authorities confirmed that three of these cases—one adult male and two adult females, found on February 11th, 14th, and 16th—resulted from boat strikes.
Sat, 07 Mar 2026 17:00:13 +0000
The San Pedro SAGA Humane Society wrapped up a week-long spay-and-neuter campaign from February 20th to 26th in San Pedro Town. Led by SAGA President Dr. Heather, along with visiting Canadian veterinarian Dr. Adriana and two Canadian veterinary technicians, the initiative offered free spay and neuter surgeries as well as microchipping services. By the end of the campaign, the team carried out over 104 surgeries and microchipped the animals treated, continuing SAGA’s efforts to curb pet overpopulation on the island.
Sat, 07 Mar 2026 16:55:11 +0000
San Pedro Police are investigating a broad daylight robbery at a liquor store located on Coconut Drive on March 5th. Two men wearing ski masks and hooded jackets reportedly held employees at gunpoint and stole an undisclosed amount of cash from the cashier register and a safe. Before leaving the establishment, the suspects locked the staff inside an office. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Sat, 07 Mar 2026 14:00:57 +0000
The San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) is supporting the Belize Water Services Limited (BWSL) on major infrastructure upgrades as paving works continue along the island’s southern road network. In a March 3rd interview, Mayor Gualberto “Wally” Nuñez highlighted coordinated efforts to upgrade water lines and sewage systems alongside ongoing roadworks. The overall focus of BWL’s projects focuses on South Road near Mahogany Bay, the San Mateo area, the DFC subdivision, and San Pedrito, aiming to improve utilities and accessibility across Ambergris Caye.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 23:00:36 +0000
The 2025 annual Free Smile Clinic brought 47 dental volunteers, including oral surgeons and experienced dentists, to San Pedro Town from March 2nd to 5th. The clinic operated Monday through Thursday from 8AM to 3PM, providing services to children from Holy Cross Anglican School and the wider community at the school campus. At the same time, adults received treatment at the Dr. Otto Rodriguez San Pedro Polyclinic II. This year marked their 20th anniversary, which offered screenings for tooth decay, dental care education, fluoride treatments, cleanings, fillings, and extractions at no cost.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:00:20 +0000
JetBlue Airways has announced the cancellation of its direct flights between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Belize City’s Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE). The service will end on May 21, 2026, affecting travelers seeking nonstop access between the U.S. East Coast and Belize.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:00:43 +0000
The issue of public access to docks and beachfront areas remains a contentious topic on the Cayes. Under Belize’s “Queen’s Land” 66-foot rule, land up to the high-water mark is considered public property. Additionally, the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) requires that structures built on national land stay accessible to the public from 6AM to 6PM, banning permanent gates, fences, chains, or other barriers that hinder access.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:00:49 +0000
San Pedro Town Mayor Gualberto “Wally” Nuñez sat for an exclusive interview on March 3rd, addressing recent allegations made against him by political opponents via radio and social media. The discussion, held at the San Pedro Town Council offices, covered claims of a supposed U.S. court subpoena, alleged ties to a family business, accusations of the misuse of council funds, concerns about transparency, and the dismissal of a contracted service provider. Nuñez categorically denied the accusations and confirmed plans to seek a third mayoral term in 2027.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:00:23 +0000
As the Mexican government continues its fight against drug cartels and other organized crime groups, Belize is closely monitoring the security situation along its northern border with Mexico. Prime Minister Honourable John Briceno said patrols have increased and that Belize needs additional support. He has contacted United States officials for possible assistance with equipment, intelligence, and training.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:18:21 +0000
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:10:39 +0000
A 33-year-old man accused of disturbing a grave at the Hattieville Cemetery earlier this week appeared before the Belize City Magistrate’s Court today, where concerns about his mental health led the court to order a psychiatric evaluation before the case can proceed. Jonathan Abner Flores, an unemployed resident of Mile 15 on the George Price […]
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:10:13 +0000
Police are investigating an incident in Cotton Tree Village, Cayo District, in which a man was allegedly shot by police during an operation earlier this week.  The injured man has been identified as Akeem Jones. According to his family, Jones is not known to police, and they believe officers may have been targeting his brother.  […]
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:08:16 +0000
The Belize City Council, in collaboration with the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing, hosted a town hall meeting Tuesday evening at the Belize City Civic Center, where residents were briefed on several major infrastructure projects expected to reshape traffic movement within the city over the coming months.  The public forum focused on three major […]
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:01:22 +0000
Belize City residents are being urged to prepare for possible adjustments to their daily commuting routines as the city moves forward with a number of major infrastructure projects that are expected to impact traffic flow.  The Belize City Council, in collaboration with a technical team from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), recently conducted a […]
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 04:59:45 +0000
The planned replacement of the Belcan Bridge was among the major infrastructure projects discussed during last night’s Belize City Council town hall meeting held at the Civic Center. City residents were updated on several upcoming works that will affect traffic in the downtown area, including the replacement of the Belcan Bridge, which crosses the Haulover […]
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 04:58:36 +0000
Also, in the coming months, plans are moving forward for the replacement of the historic Swing Bridge, one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks.  The bridge, which was installed in 1923, has served the city for more than a century. However, engineering assessments have determined that the structure has deteriorated to the point where it […]
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 04:56:22 +0000
The Belikin La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge Committee is clarifying that it is not responsible for a VIP viewing package currently being promoted by the private resort for the race’s final day in Belize City.  Confusion arose earlier today after a flyer circulated widely on social media advertising a seventy-five-dollar VIP viewing experience at […]
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 04:53:13 +0000
With excitement building for one of Belize’s most anticipated sporting events, Minister Andre Perez is encouraging residents across the country to come out and witness the Belikin La Ruta Maya River Challenge.  The four-day canoe race, which takes place along the Belize River, brings together elite paddlers, community teams, and international competitors in a test […]
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 04:51:17 +0000
The ECOLENS Summit 2026 is set to bring together conservation partners, policymakers, and environmental organizations in Belize City tomorrow, as stakeholders examine new approaches to protecting the country’s natural resources while supporting the communities that depend on them. The one-day summit, themed “Focusing on People and Nature,” will take place tomorrow at the Belize City […]
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 04:50:55 +0000
Police in Belize City are investigating a late-night shooting that has left a young man hospitalized, in what authorities are treating as a case of attempted murder. Reports are that shortly before ten o’clock last night, police received information of a shooting incident at the Bingo King Apartments located on Faber’s Road Extension in Belize […]
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 04:49:33 +0000
A 46-year-old Orange Walk resident walked free from serious trafficking charges yesterday after the case against her was struck out in the Orange Walk Magistrate’s Court. Reyna Urbina was cleared of two counts of labour trafficking and two counts of sex trafficking shortly before midday yesterday, after her attorney successfully applied for the matter to […]
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 04:49:15 +0000
A Belize City construction worker has been fined after pleading guilty to damaging a window at a house his wife was renting. 41-year-old, Carlos Alvarez of Douglas Jones Street, appeared before a Senior Magistrate this afternoon, where he was read a single charge of damage to property. The charge stemmed from an incident reported by […]
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 04:48:57 +0000
Police have formally charged a man in connection with the fatal chopping death of a Stann Creek resident earlier this week. Authorities report that earlier today, police arrested and charged 37-year-old Raul Sergio Flores Iden, a Nicaraguan labourer of San Juan Village in the Stann Creek District, for the murder of Elias Adelmo Bejerano. Bejerano […]
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 04:48:26 +0000
A sentencing hearing for Maurice Usher Jr., the man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of an elderly Crooked Tree resident, has been postponed after the court indicated that several key reports required for sentencing are still outstanding. Usher Jr. appeared before Justice Derick Sylvester in the High Court yesterday, where the matter […]
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 04:47:52 +0000
A trial date has been set for 25-year-old Lyson James Cacho, who is accused of the 2023 murder of Belize City resident Jordan Waight. Cacho appeared in the High Court yesterday for the conclusion of his Case Management Conference (CMC), where he was informed that his murder trial will commence on April 13. The matter […]
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 04:47:22 +0000
Belize is welcoming a distinguished international visitor this week as Past International President of Lions Clubs International, Dr. Patti Hill, arrived in the country ahead of the 47th Annual Lions Convention, where she is expected to engage with local partners on several development initiatives.  Dr. Hill’s visit is being hosted by the Sub Umbra Floreo […]
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 04:35:53 +0000
Belize’s young artistic talent took center stage today as the Secondary School Festival of Arts officially opened this morning at the Bliss Center for the Performing Arts in Belize City.  The event, which began at 8:30 a.m., brings together students from secondary schools across the country to showcase their abilities in a variety of creative […]
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 04:31:37 +0000
Belize City’s legal community is welcoming a new member to its ranks following the call to the Bar of young Belizean attorney Alex Fonseca, the son of Belize’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Francis Fonseca. The proud father shared the milestone on social media, congratulating his son and celebrating the achievement as a […]
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:06:02 +0000
With Belize’s next municipal elections roughly a year away, Belize City Deputy Mayor Eluide Miller has hinted at the possibility that he may one day seek the mayoral seat.  The 29-year-old politician says that while he has not made any formal decision, the idea of running for mayor has crossed his mind. Miller noted that […]
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:05:17 +0000
And in the vein of elections, preparations are already underway for Belize’s next municipal elections scheduled for March 2027, as the Elections and Boundaries Department has begun training officers who will be working the polls across the country.  The training comes in response to recently legislated municipal boundary adjustments, which have expanded and clarified the […]
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:04:45 +0000
After preparing for trial and weeks of building a defense, attorney Orson OJ Elrington was freed today after the prosecution lacked supporting evidence in the matter.  I followed the trial at the Belize High Court and compiled the following report.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:04:39 +0000
There is renewed optimism for Belize’s sugar industry as government officials report that the immediate outlook for the sector is improving.  Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Dr. Osmond Martinez, says the government has already earmarked $14 million Belize dollars to tackle the Fusarium disease that has been affecting cane production in the […]
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:03:52 +0000
Final preparations are underway for the highly anticipated Belikin La Ruta Maya River Challenge, which officially kicks off this Friday in San Ignacio Town under the Hawkesworth Bridge.  The annual canoe race, widely regarded as Belize’s premier sporting event, will once again see dozens of teams paddling down the Belize River over the four-day competition […]
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:03:49 +0000
Efforts to strengthen conservation awareness and protect Belize’s natural resources are continuing following the recent signing of a new ten-year agreement between the Government of Belize and Friends for Conservation and Development.  Last week, the Ministry of Sustainable Development and Climate Change and Solid Waste Management, through the Belize Forest Department, signed a Memorandum of […]
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:54:04 +0000
Efforts to strengthen cross-border cooperation between Belize and Guatemala continue to gain momentum following a high-level meeting in Petén. According to Guatemalan authorities, the Governor of Petén recently received a courtesy visit from Belize’s Ambassador to Guatemala, José Alpuche. The meeting reportedly featured what officials described as an open and constructive dialogue focused on advancing […]
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:53:33 +0000
Belize’s partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund is set to deepen following a high-level courtesy call today between Foreign Minister Francis Fonseca and UNICEF’s Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean, Roberto Ben’s. The meeting, held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in Belmopan, focused on reinforcing UNICEF’s ongoing commitment […]
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:53:12 +0000
Belize officially bid farewell to the Ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to Belize, Her Excellency Lily Li-Wen Hsu, during a reception hosted today by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade. Foreign Minister Francis Fonseca and Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry, Amalia Mai, led the farewell as they expressed appreciation for […]
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:52:56 +0000
Minister of Transportation Dr. Louis Zabaneh is assuring commuters across Belize that there will be no immediate adjustment to bus fares following the launch of the National Bus Company.  The assurance comes just days after the National Bus Company officially began operating on Belize’s highways on March first, marking a major step in the government’s […]
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:34:53 +0000
Residents of San Felipe Village in the Toledo District are coming together to support families whose homes were destroyed in a fire over the weekend.  In the aftermath of the blaze, community members have mobilized to assist with clearing debris and beginning the process of rebuilding the damaged houses. Villagers say the effort reflects the […]
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:34:10 +0000
A Belize City fisherman is out on bail after being charged with grievous harm following a domestic dispute that reportedly left a woman with a missing tooth. Twenty-two-year-old Felipe Sanchez, a resident of Rivero Street, Belize City, appeared this morning before a Magistrate where he was read a single charge of grievous harm. The allegation […]
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:33:45 +0000
A Salvadoran national who had been living in Belize without proper documentation was fined and ordered removed from the country after pleading guilty to an immigration offence in the Belize City Magistrate’s Court. Twenty-seven-year-old Jose Neftaly Senteno Quintanilla, an unemployed Salvadoran national, appeared unrepresented before the court yesterday afternoon on a single charge of failure […]
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:33:18 +0000
A Belize City man was fined in the Magistrate’s Court after pleading guilty to threatening to burn down a woman’s home while she and her children were inside. Jonathan Bennett appeared before the Belize City Magistrate’s Court on a charge of threat to damage to property in relation to an incident involving 37-year-old Rosellie Cacho, […]
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:33:03 +0000
The Statistical Institute of Belize is preparing to roll out its latest Household Budget Survey (HBS) this weekend, March 6, a critical national exercise aimed at updating the country’s basket of goods and services used to calculate inflation.  Officials say the survey will provide fresh data on how Belizean households are spending their money, ensuring […]
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:23:06 +0000
The Belize Fisheries Department has issued a serious and urgent reminder to all vessel operators following multiple manatee strandings recorded across the country during February 2026. The Belize Marine Mammal Stranding Network documented eight manatee strandings in Corozal, Belize City, Placencia, Gales Point, and Hopkins. Most concerned were three confirmed cases with reported injuries consistent […]
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:02:19 +0000
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:15:10 +0000
Belize’s National Bus Company is now officially up and running, marking what government officials describe as a major structural shift in the country’s public transportation system.  The National Bus Company, formed under a public-private partnership model, officially began operations yesterday with seventeen of Belize’s thirty-one bus operators merging into the new entity.  Officials say the […]
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:13:02 +0000
In a recent interview, Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of Transportation, Chester Williams, confirmed that the legal framework for the company was developed with assistance from the law firm Courtney and Coye. He noted that the company was formally incorporated around mid-February, clearing the way for operations to begin.  Addressing questions about the structure […]
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:10:14 +0000
Looking ahead, the Ministry is also preparing to introduce a nationwide cashless payment system in partnership with Digi. Under the proposed system, commuters will be able to use a transport card to tap and pay when boarding buses.  Zabaneh says the technology is expected to improve revenue capture and operational transparency across the network. Minister […]
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:06:30 +0000
In other news, the Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL) is inviting former employees who believe they qualify for severance under Section 183 of the Labour Act to come forward and submit their information for review. In a public notice issued by the company, BTL encouraged eligible former workers to email their details to severance@livedigi.com, where each […]
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:05:54 +0000
Prime Minister John Briceño has weighed in on Belize Telemedia Limited’s latest announcement regarding interest payments to former employees, saying the company’s decision was guided by extensive legal review.  BTL recently confirmed that it will pay interest at six percent to qualifying former employees as part of its ongoing severance settlement process, a move that […]
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:04:41 +0000
Prime Minister John Briceño returned home this weekend following last week’s CARICOM Heads of Government meeting in St. Kitts and Nevis, where he emphasized that Belize’s participation was firmly rooted in regional unity rather than acting alone.  Speaking with the media upon his return, Prime Minister John Briceño underscored that Belize attended the high-level summit […]
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:03:16 +0000
The Santander Sugar Group launched Harvest Season at its facilities in the Cayo District, officially commencing its tenth production cycle in western Belize. Formed from one family’s vision, the company represents one of the largest foreign direct investments in Belize and has been operating locally since 2016, producing sugar and supplying energy to the domestic […]
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:26 +0000
Belize is gaining encouraging signals on two economic fronts tonight, modest but steady growth in niche agricultural exports to Asia and renewed international attention as a competitive retirement destination in the Caribbean. New international trade data shows Belize continuing its gradual push into non-traditional export markets, particularly in specialty agricultural products. According to the latest […]
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:01 +0000
Belize is also receiving fresh international recognition as an attractive retirement destination. In a financial feature published today by writer Daniel Liberto, Belize was listed among six Caribbean-friendly destinations retirees should consider. The report highlights the country’s relatively low cost of living, English-speaking environment, and accessible residency pathways as key advantages. According to the analysis, […]
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 04:59:24 +0000
Attorney Orson “OJ” Elrington mounted a vigorous legal challenge in the High Court on Friday that ultimately secured bail for Mikael Sosa, the Belize City husband accused of assaulting his wife during a domestic dispute.  Sosa was last week initially denied bail and remanded to the Belize Central Prison after being charged in connection with […]
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 04:58:26 +0000
A fire in San Felipe Village, Toledo District, has left four thatched houses destroyed, and a 24-year-old farmer arrested and charged for intentionally starting the blaze. The incident occurred on Thursday around 3:00 p.m., when emergency services received reports of a house fire. Upon arrival, Punta Gorda police and National Fire Service personnel found four […]
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 04:49:19 +0000
Police in Hattieville have launched an investigation into the unlawful disinterment of a body following the discovery of a damaged tomb at the Hattieville Cemetery. Reports indicate that around 8:30 yesterday morning, authorities received information that a tomb had been broken into. Acting on the report, Hattieville police visited the cemetery where they observed an […]
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 04:48:41 +0000
Elias Bejerano was killed over the weekend in southern Belize.  The resident of San Juan Cowpen in the Stann Creek District was reportedly on his way home when he met his demise and was killed.  According to Assistant Commissioner of Police Hilberto Romero, they have detained a person of interest. ACP Hilberto Romero, Head, National […]
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 04:46:28 +0000
There were two fatal traffic incidents over the weekend.  The first occurred out west where one Elgar Estrada lost his life.  The incident occurred in Franks Eddy Village, Cayo District.  Assistant Commissioner of Police Hilberto Romero indicated that the driver may have been under the influence of alcohol. ACP Hilberto Romero, Head, National Crimes Investigation […]
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 04:45:34 +0000
In the second incident, the Ministry of Immigration, Governance and Labour has expressed condolences to the family of John Tesecum, one of its team members.  The Labour Department has confirmed the passing of staff member John Tesecum, describing him as a valued and dedicated member of the ministry’s team.  In an official notice, the department […]
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 04:42:48 +0000
Police have launched a death investigation following the discovery of a man’s body in the waters near Brown Caye on Saturday morning. According to reports, at 7:30 a.m., the Belize City Control Room received information of a possible drowning incident at Brown Caye. Northside CIB personnel, along with Scenes of Crime technician Rosalez and Belize […]
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 04:41:57 +0000
Police in Belize City are investigating a brazen armed robbery after a young businesswoman was reportedly attacked and tied up inside her shop last night. Shortly before one o’clock this morning, 25-year-old Yujuan Li of Mahogany Street Extension, visited the Mahogany Substation, and told Police that around nine o’clock last night, while closing her business, […]
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 04:41:39 +0000
Meanwhile, an undisclosed amount of money was stolen from a traffic warden on Friday that he was about to deposit to the bank.  Police say they know who they are looking for and will not be revealing the amount of money taken.  ACP Hilberto Romero confirmed the incident in this morning’s news brief. ACP Hilberto […]
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 04:39:52 +0000
Police are investigating the sudden death of a Belize City man following a medical emergency at sea near Caye Caulker yesterday evening. Reports indicate that around 6:00 p.m. a small vessel seen on fire about 100 yards from Blue Zen Resort on the north side of Caye Caulker Village. However, further checks revealed the vessel […]
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 04:39:15 +0000
In a historic show of unity and recognition, women from Belize’s security forces took center stage this morning during the country’s first-ever All-Woman March, held in observance of Women’s Month.  Female officers from the Belize Police Department marched in formation alongside their counterparts from the Belize Defence Force and the Belize Coast Guard, marking the […]
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:45:14 +0000
Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL) has rejected a legal invoice totaling more than one hundred eighty-three thousand dollars submitted by Senator Glenfield Dennison for services rendered on behalf of the Belize Communication Workers for Justice (BCWJ).  The invoice, addressed to BTL’s Legal Counsel Kileru Awich, has raised eyebrows, particularly as some observers were under the impression […]
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:44:57 +0000
Belize’s sugar industry could be on the brink of a historic transformation as Santander Sugar Group moves forward with plans to invest millions of dollars to establish the country’s first-ever sugar refinery.  It is an initiative that would also make Belize home to the only sugar refinery within the CARICOM region.  The proposed project is […]
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:42:56 +0000
The government’s National Bus Company initiative continues to gather momentum, with assurances that efforts are being made to ensure a smooth transition for workers in the public transportation sector.  Contributing to The Morning Show today was the Minister of Transportation, Dr. Louis Zabaneh, who provided an update on the ongoing rollout of the national project. […]
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:41:31 +0000
In related news, there is cautious relief among some transportation workers tonight after one terminal employee reported that staff are no longer being asked to resign amid the ongoing transition to the National Bus Company framework.  The development follows a recent meeting between terminal workers and senior government officials, where concerns about job security and […]
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:40:37 +0000
Members of the Belize Communication Workers for Justice (BCWJ) staged a protest this afternoon on Albert Street in Belize City, voicing continued dissatisfaction with Belize Telemedia Limited’s handling of interest payments to former employees.  The demonstration, which was sanctioned by police, took place from midday to mid-afternoon in front of Southside Meats, a business associated […]
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:37:26 +0000
Belize will welcome an internationally recognized tourism leader when the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) hosts the Sustainable Tourism Conference next month. The CTO has announced that Dame Pania Tyson-Nathan, Chief Executive of New Zealand Māori Tourism, will deliver the keynote address at the Caribbean Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development, STC 2026. The conference will be […]
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:36:58 +0000
Belize today officially welcomed seventy-five new citizens from thirteen countries during a nationality ceremony held at the University of Belize Auditorium.  The new Belizeans, hailing from countries including Honduras, Ukraine, Jamaica, Lebanon, and the United States, took the oath of allegiance in a ceremony that celebrated their individual journeys and their shared future in Belize.  […]
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:35:33 +0000
The Archbishop of the Church in the Province of the West Indies (CPWI), Belizean-born The Most Reverend Philip Wright, is calling on the global Anglican community to move beyond symbolic apologies for the Church’s role in the transatlantic slave trade and take concrete steps toward reparatory justice. Archbishop Wright, a native of Belize, made the […]
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:35:01 +0000
The Chief Magistrate has reserved her decision until March 24 on an application for a stay of execution filed on behalf of convicted teacher Alex Jason Noralez.  47-year-old, Noralez of the Boca Del Rio area of San Pedro, was found guilty on January 21 of two of three counts of sexual assault involving two minor […]
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:34:16 +0000
A Belama Phase Three resident is behind bars tonight after new allegations of deception were brought against him in connection with a failed land deal.  Thirty-three-year-old Melbourne Wade, a driver and tour guide of Apollo Street, was arraigned this morning in court, where he was read six counts of obtaining money transfer by deception. The […]
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:33:03 +0000
The 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of CARICOM Heads of Government officially wrapped up today in St. Kitts and Nevis, with regional leaders highlighting the historic nature of the gathering.  During a closing media conference this morning, CARICOM Chair and Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. Terrance Drew, reflected on the milestone […]
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:32:01 +0000
A man whose address is listed as Mahogany heights is wanted by Police after reports surfaced that he raped his niece whilst she lived in his house. The little girl, who is now 12 years old, gave police a statement last Tuesday in the presence of her mother and a social worker. In her report, […]
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:30:54 +0000
Belize’s media fraternity has lost a colleague by way of veteran court reporter, journalist, photographer and writer Roy Davis, who died Wednesday night at the age of seventy-two. Davis, affectionately known to many as “Ryo,” had retired several years ago and was reportedly battling a liver condition. He is survived by his daughter. For decades, […]
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:30:34 +0000
The Ministry of Rural Transformation, Community Development and Local Government, in collaboration with UNICEF, today officially inaugurated a new Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, W.A.S.H. Project at the Bella Vista Polyclinic in the Toledo District.  The initiative forms part of UNICEF’s broader mission to expand access to clean water, reliable sanitation and improved hygiene practices, particularly […]
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:06:00 +0000
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 03:33:49 +0000
Fifty-year-old Sidney Lewis Peyrefitte, the man accused of murdering well-known street figure and businessman Kenneth “Big Tom” Flowers, returned to court today for the third time as the matter continues its slow progression through the Magistrate’s Court.  Peyrefitte, a Belizean tour guide employed with Exotic Shore Excursion and a resident of Sunset Park appeared this […]
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 03:33:36 +0000
Authorities have formally arrested and charged a 58-year-old laborer following a disturbing report involving a 15-year-old girl. The investigation began after a 33-year-old woman accompanied her teenage daughter to a local police station to report a series of incidents. According to the minor’s statement, an adult male engaged in sexual intercourse with her on two […]
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 03:33:15 +0000
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a new round of refunds totaling nearly $23 million to consumers who purchased real estate lots at the overseas developments known as Sanctuary Belize and Kanantik. According to the FTC, 1,659 checks are being mailed nationwide. The agency says this represents the second distribution of funds to […]
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 03:32:37 +0000
The High Court was unable to deliver a ruling today in the closely watched rape case involving attorney Orson “OJ” Elrington, after proceedings were adjourned to allow prosecutors more time to obtain a statement from the virtual complainant.  This afternoon at 3:00 p.m., the matter resumed behind closed doors before Justice Nigel Pilgrim in Belize […]
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 03:31:02 +0000
Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL) is reporting a major development in the long-running severance dispute, announcing that full severance payments have already been made to several former employees, while an estimated five hundred additional claims are currently under review.  The update was delivered during a press conference held this morning at the company’s headquarters on St. […]
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 03:20:55 +0000
BTL’s statement notes that while some severance claims fall outside the six-year statutory limitation period, the company has nonetheless decided, in the interest of resolving outstanding matters, to make payments to qualifying former employees, with interest calculated at six percent per annum from the date of the CCJ judgment, November 5, 2025, to the date […]
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 02:52:23 +0000
One of the major sticking points remains the calculation of interest on severance payments, with many former workers arguing that rising living costs should be factored into the final sums. BTL maintains that the interest being applied strictly follows the CCJ ruling. Kilaru Awich, Internal Legal Counsel, BTL: “This matter of severance has evolved significantly […]
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 02:51:11 +0000
Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of Transport, Chester Williams, yesterday provided a wide-ranging update on several enforcement and modernization initiatives currently underway within the department, including the ongoing investigation into missing funds at the ministry’s Spanish Lookout office.  The matter first surfaced in May of last year when an audit uncovered that more than […]
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 02:48:35 +0000
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to deeper engagement with the Caribbean, telling regional leaders that the United States views the region’s security and prosperity as closely tied to its own. Rubio delivered the remarks yesterday at the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of CARICOM Heads of Government in St. […]
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 02:47:51 +0000
Speaker of the House Valerie Woods this week participated in high-level meetings of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) in London, as part of her role as Chair of the CPA Small Branches. According to an official press release from the Office of the Clerk of the National Assembly, Woods, who also serves as a member […]
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 02:47:00 +0000
A group of young innovators from Our Lady of Guadalupe Primary School in Belmopan is celebrating a major national achievement after capturing first place at the FIFA Foundation Coding and Robotics Expo.  The winning team, Team Robotcellot, impressed judges with a forward-thinking project titled “Robotics for Sustainable School Agriculture.” The initiative stood out for successfully […]
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 02:41:45 +0000
A police officer attached to the Special Patrol Unit is tonight hospitalized following the negligent discharge of a service firearm this morning outside Precinct One in Belize City. Investigations indicate that 33-year-old Police Constable Inebesi Zuniga, accidentally discharged his service weapon while inside a white Ford Ranger police mobile assigned to SPU. The weapon reportedly […]
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 02:39:20 +0000
A police constable attached to the Special Patrol Unit is recovering after sustaining injuries during an altercation with a detainee in Belmopan earlier this month. Reports indicate that Police Constable Alberto Choc was on special duty at the F.F.B. Stadium in Belmopan when the incident occurred. According to PC Choc, he was approached by Corporal […]
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 02:39:02 +0000
Twenty-five-year-old Kenroy Lanza, a father of two, has been sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment after being convicted on three counts of Unlawful Sexual Intercourse involving an eleven-year-old boy. Lanza was sentenced late this evening in the High Court by Justice Candace Nanton. The court heard that the offenses occurred on three separate occasions between February […]
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 02:38:38 +0000
The Belize Police Department’s Eastern Region today recognized fourteen police officers for outstanding performance in removing illegal firearms from the streets. The Special Awards Session highlighted what police described as coordinated, intelligence-driven policing efforts across multiple units within the Eastern Division. According to the Department, the officers were singled out for their vigilance, rapid response, […]
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 02:34:22 +0000
A former librarian is turning the page on a new chapter of her life, this time as a published author. This morning at the Leo Bradley Library, Brenda Herrera launched her debut collection of poetry titled “Reflections and Meditations.” The event, which served as a bridge between the closing of Black History Month and the […]
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 04:40:12 +0000
Prime Minister John Briceño is leading Belize’s delegation at the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM in St. Kitts and Nevis, where today he participated in a series of high-level discussions, including a brief engagement with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.  On the margins of the regional summit, […]
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 04:37:28 +0000
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio today defended the Trump administration’s controversial military operation that led to the capture of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro, telling Caribbean leaders that both Venezuela and the wider region are better off as a result. Rubio made the remarks during a closed-door session with leaders of the 15-member Caribbean Community (CARICOM) […]
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 04:37:18 +0000
The President of the Public Service Union, Dean Flowers, is raising alarm tonight after reports surfaced that the 86 terminal workers across the country are allegedly being instructed to resign from their posts.  Flowers told The Morning Show that the union has received multiple complaints from employees stationed at the bus terminals in Dangriga and […]
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 04:36:05 +0000
Belize’s diplomatic and educational ties with Cuba remain strong, even as the island nation continues to navigate significant economic challenges. That’s according to Belize’s Ambassador to Cuba, Dr. Perlita Aldana, who is currently in Belize for a brief visit before returning to her post. Dr. Aldana, who assumed the ambassadorial role in November 2025, brings […]
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 04:35:26 +0000
Belize and Cuba have maintained decades of cooperation in healthcare, education, and technical training, with Cuban medical brigades and scholarship programs playing a significant role in Belize’s human resource development. The ambassador also provided an update on Belizean students currently pursuing studies in Cuba. Dr. Perlita Aldana, Belize Ambassador (Cuba): “At the moment we […]
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 04:30:38 +0000
A San Pedro resident is accusing Area Representative and Minister Andre Perez of political victimization, claiming he lost both land and employment after publicly raising concerns, but officials say the facts tell a different story.  In the first instance, Jose Hernandez told reporters that he had been directed to a parcel of land years ago […]
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 04:29:07 +0000
Thirty-three-year-old Loria was detained on February 16 in Houston, Texas by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for immigration-related offences. Love News has confirmed that, at this time, there is no public information indicating additional U.S. criminal charges. Authorities say he could remain in detention for several months, particularly if he is pursuing an asylum claim.  […]
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 04:26:31 +0000
History is being made this week in St. Kitts and Nevis as the Caribbean Community’s milestone 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government got fully underway yesterday.  The high-profile gathering has drawn global attention, not only from regional leaders but also from major international partners. United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio […]
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 04:25:20 +0000
Belize is once again benefiting from the passion and commitment of its young leaders. Today, members of the U.S. Youth Ambassadors program have returned to the country, not out of obligation, but by choice, to complete a community service project that is already making a measurable impact nationwide.  In a move that organizers describe as […]
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 04:23:56 +0000
Minister of Tourism and Diaspora Relations, Anthony Mahler, has confirmed that discussions are underway with the Belize Airport Authority to address needed upgrades at the country’s main international gateway, amid growing scrutiny over the state of airport infrastructure.  In recent months, concerns have been mounting over whether the current airport concession and facilities are keeping […]
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 04:22:57 +0000
Belize is taking another step toward strengthening national food security, as the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and New Growth Industries today hosted a Wheat Field Day at Central Farm in Cayo District. The event brought together Minister of Agriculture Rodwell Ferguson, Minister of State Alex Balona, and Senior Advisor Hugh O’Brien, along with farmers […]
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 04:21:40 +0000
Police in Orange Walk have one person detained following a violent stabbing incident that left an elderly farmer hospitalized. Investigators say the incident unfolded on Tuesday morning, February 24, shortly after ten o’clock, when police visited the Northern Regional Hospital based on information received. Upon arrival, officers observed eighty-eight-year-old Gabriel Tecka, a Belizean farmer of […]
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 04:21:25 +0000
Police in the Belize District have made a significant drug discovery following a targeted operation in Sandhill Village. Authorities report that on Wednesday, February 25, a special operation was carried out in the Maxboro area of Sandhill Village. During the search, officers discovered four parcels of suspected cocaine with a combined weight of approximately four […]
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 04:21:16 +0000
A Belize City man is tonight on remand at the Belize Central Prison after being busted with crack cocaine and denied bail in the Magistrate’s Court. 22-year-old Timothy Herbert, described as a laborer of Belize City, appeared late yesterday before the Chief Magistrate in Court Number One, where he was charged with possession of controlled […]
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 04:19:54 +0000
With preparations already underway for one of the country’s largest annual events, newly installed Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and New Growth Industries, Rodwell Ferguson, is getting up to speed on the extensive work behind the National Agriculture and Trade Show.  The three-day showcase, scheduled for early May, remains a flagship event for Belize’s agricultural […]
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 04:19:00 +0000
The Sustainable and Inclusive Belize, SAIB project, is rolling out a nationwide outreach effort aimed squarely at boosting support for small farmers across the country. In a press release issued from Belmopan, SAIB announced the launch of a targeted National Outreach Tour designed to expand access to funding for small individual farmers and other underserved […]
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:19:00 +0000
By Evan X Hyde BELIZE CITY, Mon. Feb. 23, 2026    Philip Lewis has e-mailed the newspaper from Geneva, Switzerland, where he has been living for many decades, in search of a copy of the book Feelings.    Feelings was a 1975 publication featuring the writings of Evan X Hyde and photographs by Philip Lewis, who was […]
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:18:00 +0000
By Evan X Hyde BELIZE CITY, Mon. Feb. 23, 2026    Former British Ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson, 72, has been arrested at his Camden home on charges of misconduct in public office. He was appointed U.S. Ambassador by Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, but fired last September after the release of some […]
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:17:00 +0000
By Evan X Hyde BELIZE CITY, Mon. Feb. 23, 2026    Cricket was once very popular in Belize City, but its popularity has been confined to the rural areas of Belize District for the last few decades. Cricket, however, is a very big deal in many parts of the world, so the following story will […]
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:16:00 +0000
Belizeans affected as cartel violence erupts following killing of Jalisco cartel leader BELMOPAN, Mon. Feb. 23, 2026It goes without saying that Belize’s northern neighbor remains one of our most popular travel destinations, so it was not surprising to learn that Belizeans were among those affected by the wave of retaliatory violence that swept across at […]
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:15:00 +0000
By Charles Gladden BELIZE CITY, Mon. Feb. 23, 2026    43-year-old Marlon “Tiny” Usher of Belize City was fatally stabbed, reportedly by someone known to him, on Sunday night, February 22.    Sometime after 9:00 p.m., Usher was walking on Doris Brooks Crescent when he was ambushed by someone known to him, who inflicted multiple […]
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:14:00 +0000
By Charles Gladden UNITEDVILLE, Cayo District, Mon. Feb. 23, 2026    A young couple was fatally shot on Saturday, February 21, in Unitedville, Cayo District. The victims are 20-year-old Migela Vanegas of Belmopan and 23-year-old Jerrington Ingram of Unitedville.    According to reports, the couple had been socializing together at a popular swimming location, and […]
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:13:00 +0000
UC Santa Cruz professor argues for replanting mangroves and corals to combat effects of climate change By William Ysaguirre (Freelance Writer) BELIZE CITY, Mon. Feb. 23, 2026    Efforts to replant mangroves for coastline restoration, and replanting elkhorn and staghorn corals to rebuild new reefs offer a very good return on investment, when considered as […]
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:19:43 +0000
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