Highways are places for drivers, but they are also extremely life threatening to animals attempting to cross the roads. Earlier this week, a turtle was hit by car in Belize City and abandoned on the road but was later picked up and taken to the
The National Agriculture Show Grounds will be the venue on Saturday for the third Beef Fest and Rodeo. It’s a family-oriented event that will give ranchers, cowboys, and chefs a chance to showcase their talents in their respective fields of work. It will run from
A ceremony to sign the Resilient Rural Belize Program took place this morning in San Carlos Village, Orange Walk District. The event was attended by Abelardo Mai, Minister of Agriculture, Food Security, and Enterprise, and other officials from the Ministry of Rural Transformation, Community Development,
The Ministry of Sustainable Development and Climate Change, led by Minister Orlando Habet, hosted a session focused on "Promoting Sustainable Development through Regional Cooperation" in partnership with the Central American Commission for Environment and Development (CCAD). The event was held at the Ministry’s Green Complex
The Ministry of Blue Economy and Disaster Risk Management (MBEDRM) convened an important meeting with the co-managers of Belize’s Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) to discuss the future of marine conservation. The meeting was led by Minister Andre Perez and CEO Kennedy Carrillo. The session aimed
Police have arrested 26-year-old Ulide Allen in relation to the shooting death of Stanley Moore on Friday, August 16, 2024. Allen, a Belizean from Belize City, is charged with Murder, Attempted Murder, Use of Deadly Means of Harm, and Dangerous Harm. The arrest comes as part of
Fifty ‘youth ambassadors’ from Taiwan will begin a 12-day trip to diplomatic allies Belize and Guatemala next week, following two weeks of training in Taipei. The trip is part of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) International Youth Ambassadors Exchange Program, reported Focus Taiwan. The
In a recent statement, the Alliance for Democracy issued a reminder to UDP Party Chairman Michael Peyrefitte about the National Party Council (NPC) meeting requested last Monday. The Alliance says that under Article 7(6) of the UDP Constitution, one-fourth of the NPC membership has the right
Construction on the Pueblo Nuevo Bridge in Corozal District continues to progress. Lincoln E. Eiley recently shared aerial photos on Facebook that highlight the ongoing development of the bridge, which spans the New River. The bridge serves as a crucial link between Corozal Town Ferry
The Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, sponsored by the Costa Rica Tourism Board, are returning for 2024. Voting opened on July 4 and closes on October 28. This year's awards ceremony will be held at Tate Modern in London on November 6. This annual event invites travellers
