Colombian President Gustavo Petro reversed his decision to block U.S. military deportation flights following intense pressure from President Donald Trump, including threats of steep tariffs and sanctions. Petro initially denied entry to two U.S. military planes carrying deportees, citing concerns over the treatment of migrants.
After being affected by floodwaters several months ago, El Cayo Boardwalk was officially inaugurated this weekend. The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) stated that the boardwalk is "strategically located near the San Ignacio Market and along the Macal River. The El Cayo Boardwalk features a spacious deck,
29-year-old Belizean construction worker Raheem Usher has been reported missing. The resident of Libertad Village, Corozal District, was reported missing on Saturday. Usher was last seen wearing black shorts and a red T-shirt and is described as having a dark brown complexion, being about 6 feet
The Brazilian government, in partnership with the OAS National Office in Belize, is offering full scholarships for Belizean students to study at Brazilian universities. The program includes a six-month Portuguese immersion course, with an additional monthly stipend provided by the OAS. The PEC-G program provides free
A 22-year-old construction worker is in police custody following the murder of 24-year-old Mark Waight and the attempted murder of 33-year-old Francine Herbert. Waight was found unresponsive in a drain on Central American Boulevard just after 10 p.m. on Saturday. He was pronounced dead at the
South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol is the first sitting leader in the country’s history to be indicted after facing insurrection charges. The charges came after his controversial declaration of martial law in December 2024. The move caused political unrest and evoked memories of the
Police are investigating a murder reported tonight on Central American Boulevard, Belize City. According to initial reports, a man was shot dead and a woman wounded. Residents reported hearing more than a dozen gunshots. Police found the man unresponsive in a drain, while the woman was
Sacred Heart College (SHC) in San Ignacio has condemned a fight between two students that was recorded and shared on social media. In a statement released today, the school stressed it does not tolerate violence and will take action against all involved. "This is a very
Mexico blocked a U.S. military deportation flight from landing due to a paperwork issue and miscommunication with the U.S. Defence Department on Thursday, which delayed plans to return illegal immigrants. While two other flights to Guatemala went ahead, the flight headed for Mexico was stopped. Mexico's
The U.S. government's recent review of foreign aid programs has placed funding for key projects at risk. Local organisations focused on youth programs, better governance, and crime prevention, funded by the U.S. under CARSI, may lose their funding. Recent reports indicate that local NGOs in Belize
