Mesoamerica's largest tropical rainforest, the Selva Maya, is rapidly disappearing. Stretching across 150,000 square kilometres of Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize, this vital ecosystem is home to diverse wildlife and ancient ruins—but decades of deforestation are threatening its future. Satellite data reveals that large parts of
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum cautioned U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday about the severe economic repercussions of his proposed 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports. Speaking at a press conference, Sheinbaum criticised the plan, warning it could spark a retaliatory cycle and endanger shared
Today, author Karryn Dawson launched her children's books Dream Powers: Where Dreams Become Adventures and Less is More: Faith-Driven Progress for Service Providers at the Lake Independence Public Library in Belize City. The event blends imagination, faith, and entrepreneurship, offering something for everyone—from children to
The United States has temporarily halted cattle imports from Mexico following the detection of a case of New World screwworm (NWS) in Catazaja, Chiapas, near Mexico's border with Guatemala. The announcement was made by Mexico's government on Sunday. The severity of the threat posed by
President-elect Donald Trump has unveiled plans to impose sweeping tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China immediately after taking office, a move aimed at curbing illegal immigration and drug trafficking. The proposed measures mark a sharp escalation in trade tensions with three of the United States’
Starting January 8, 2025, Belizeans will require an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to visit the United Kingdom (UK). Applications open on November 27, 2024, and can be completed through the UK government portal or the "UK ETA" mobile app. The ETA is mandatory for short-term
Thousands of Central American migrants departed southern Mexico on November 20, seeking to reach the US border before President-elect Donald Trump assumes office in January. The group aims to avoid potential immigration restrictions and take advantage of the CBP-ONE asylum system while it remains in place.
A shooting in Libertad Village on Sunday night left two people injured. The victims, a man and a woman, were shot in the legs during a violent attack around 7:20 p.m. The couple was ambushed by unknown assailants but, fortunately, their injuries weren't severe. Police
Last Thursday, we reported the tragic killing of eighteen-year-old Jonathon Leonardo. Over the weekend, police arrested and charged thirty-three-year-old Abraham Shal from Belmopan with murder. According to our earlier report, Leonardo was out socializing with friends at a bar when he had a confrontation with
On Sunday, three armed men attempted a daring robbery, targeting the owner of a Toyota Hilux. The victim, Jody Adolphus, who is the driver for the Minister of Tourism, was parking his vehicle at home when the trio approached. One of the attackers reportedly assaulted
