This week, Belize launched a "Don't Drink and Drive" campaign to promote road safety ahead of the Independence Day festivities on September 21. Led by the Ministry of Health and Wellness, the initiative started in the Cayo district with bumper sticker distribution. In Stann Creek, local
As Belize approaches its 43rd Independence Day celebration on September 21, Belizeans home and abroad are preparing to wear their patriotism on their sleeves. While many will proudly sing the national anthem, "O Land of the Free," few are able to fully appreciate the profound
New Route for Sugar City Carnival Parade The Carnival Road March is set to take place in Sugar City this Saturday, September 21. Due to ongoing preparations on Main and Baker's Street, organisers have adjusted the Carnival route. Announced on September 13, the new route for the
The Belize City Council has announced a new route for the Annual Belize City Independence Day Uniform Parade on Saturday, September 21. This change is in response to recent flooding caused by the rising water levels from the Belize River. The parade is a highlight of
A construction worker tragically lost his life after falling from the fourth floor of a six-story building at Clearwater Resort, in San Pedro, on Thursday morning. Witnesses reported hearing a loud thud just moments before finding the body of 45-year-old Abisur Loza of Patchakan Village, Corozal,
The United Democratic Party (UDP) has unleashed a scathing attack on Commissioner of Police Chester Williams, accusing him of manipulating crime statistics to mask a spiralling citizen security crisis. During his State of the Nation address delivered from the UDP headquarters on Wednesday, Opposition Leader Moses
In Belizean history, one name stands out as a beacon of hope, resilience, and visionary leadership: George Cadle Price. Often hailed as the “Father of the Nation,” Price’s legacy is woven into the very fabric of Belize’s journey to independence and beyond. His unwavering commitment
The National Hurricane Centre (NHC) is closely monitoring several low-pressure systems developing across the Atlantic, with one expected to potentially strengthen in the Caribbean Sea next week. The NHC indicates that a broad low-pressure system may gradually gain strength in the northwestern Caribbean Sea early next
Tomorrow, Saturday, September 21, Belize proudly marks its forty-third anniversary of independence. Throughout this month, Belizeans have enjoyed a vibrant itinerary of events and festivities, proudly displaying the blue, white, and red of Belize's national flag. But tomorrow is the highlight, as Belizeans come together
Belize takes a bold step towards greater tax fairness by signing the Multilateral Convention to Facilitate the Implementation of the Subject to Tax Rule (STTR MLI) in Paris. This agreement, signed by Financial Secretary Joseph Waight, strengthens Belize's fight against tax evasion and ensures that
