Belize's public transportation system is still facing challenges, despite the Transport Department's push for bus operators to upgrade their fleets. It's been over a year and a half since the Ministry of Transport called on stakeholders to improve their buses. Ahead of a meeting later
Drivers, especially in the Belize District, are fed up with the shortage of license plates, stickers, and cards. The Transport Department has been getting a lot of heat over this issue. When we spoke with the Minister of Transport earlier today, he admitted that the
Premier basketball in Belize is back—or is it? At the very least, the drama is! With no confirmed start date for the 2025 season, it looks like two leagues are vying to be the top dog in Belizean basketball. First, we have the Belize Elite
Belizean author and illustrator Ian Gibson has launched an exciting fantasy-adventure series inspired by Maya culture in Belize. This three-part children’s book follows the journey of a Maya girl grieving the loss of her grandmother. She embarks on an adventure through the Maya underworld, encountering
The U.S. Embassy in Belize has announced the arrival of David Hodge as the new Chargé d’Affaires. In a Facebook post, the embassy said that Hodge previously held the role of Senior Advisor in the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs. His extensive diplomatic career includes serving
Two Belizean police officers are set to enhance their skills abroad through specialised training. The Belize Police Department announced today that the Deputy Commander of the Orange Walk Police, Assistant Superintendent of Police Armando Dubon, is heading to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and the police
Since 2018, the Organization of American States (OAS) has awarded over 800 scholarships and enabled Belizean students to pursue higher education and professional training that would have otherwise been out of reach. This initiative is part of the OAS’s ongoing collaboration with Belize’s Ministry of
Wildtracks has unveiled its newly completed wildlife rehabilitation facility, backed by a $150,000 investment from the Belize Fund for Sustainable Future. The cutting-edge facility is set to significantly enhance the rehabilitation efforts for endangered species like manatees and primates, bolstering the protection of Belize’s natural
Charges against 61-year-old Telesfora “Ms. Thelma” Arana, owner of the popular Thelma’s Kitchen, were dropped after her common-law partner, 50-year-old Curtis Rhaburn, pleaded guilty to drug possession with intent to supply and illegal firearm possession. Police officers searched the couple's residence on Kraal Road in Belize
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has signed a bill limiting smartphone use in elementary and high schools. This aligns the country with a growing global trend to curb digital distractions in education. Starting in February, the new law will restrict smartphone use in classrooms
