Tensions are heating up in San Pedro as taxi operators clash with golf cart rental businesses over customers at the island's entry points. Taxi drivers are frustrated, claiming that golf cart rentals are poaching their customers and cutting into their income. On the other hand,
On Thursday night, Caye Caulker's Chairlady, Seleny Villanueva-Pott, issued a stern warning to property owners determined to block public roads and beaches. Her remarks followed a confrontation earlier this week between her council and a resident over the removal of a wooden barricade on a
Perez pointed out that property owners are also blocking off beaches on Ambergris Caye. He added that the island is cluttered with docks because every property owner thinks they deserve one. But he made it clear that this stops today, putting real estate agencies on
On Thursday night, the Belize Medical Associates team and the Ministry of Health celebrated the grand opening of the brand-new BMA N.H.I. Clinic in Belama Phase Two. This primary care clinic offers a wide range of services, from treating everyday ailments like colds and flu
Patients who depend on the Port Loyola Polyclinic are dealing with major inconvenience after the health center in the southside community was shut down on Thursday. The closure was due to mold being discovered at the facility, leaving many without their usual healthcare services. Health
Cardiovascular diseases have been a leading cause of death in Belize for the past five years, and according to the Ministry of Health, they were the top killer in 2024. The ministry warns that serious conditions like hypertension and enlarged hearts can be deadly, especially
Seventy-six women and girls from Corozal, Orange Walk, and Belize districts have successfully completed an Animation Bootcamp and were celebrated at an award ceremony earlier today. Out of the seventy-six participants, nineteen entered the animation contest. Ms. Sogelyn Cabrera took home first place, while second
Belizeans across the country are eagerly awaiting Prime Minister John Briceno's announcement of the 2025 elections. In previous interviews, Briceno hinted that the elections would be held in the first half of the year, sparking excitement among his supporters. The People's United Party members are
Today in San Pedro, we caught up with Belize Rural South Area Representative Andre Perez to get his take on the upcoming 2025 general elections after a tumultuous term in office. Perez expressed confidence in securing a win, attributing his optimism to his ability to
The San Pedro Town Council has launched a $28 million bond to boost the town's infrastructure. Mayor Gualberto Nunez shared that they've already raised $8 million. While municipal bonds aren't a new concept—there's even legislation to support them—some critics argue that this bond was introduced
