Earlier this week, we told you about Belizean basketball phenom Douglas Langford Junior and his scholarship to play basketball at Harvard University. Following the news of his accomplishment, the Ministry of Sports issued a release congratulating Langford and sending him well wishes. Today, the minister
In June, the Ministry of Sports launched an app called Support Sports. The app must now be redone. Support Sports was launched to give everyone at home and abroad a chance to contribute towards that effort for Belize’s athletes. But, according to Minister of Sports
Today, Galen University and its partners launched a regional research project to collect data on indigenous communities in Central America and their relationship with the pursuit of higher education. The study is spearheaded by a team in Mexico and has selected Belize to be one
The Best Western Belize Biltmore Plaza will come alive on Saturday night with loads of laughter. Comedy Belize is hosting an All-white Comedy Belizean Jam with a star-studded lineup of comedians. We spoke with Delroy Fairweather, the owner of Comedy Belize, and comedian Hot Topic. [caption
Eighteen-year-old Shamar Smith of Belize City has been charged with shooting the Roaring Creek Police Station in the Cayo District on June 23, 2024. Smith faces charges of "aggravated assault," "damage to property," and "mischievous act." The shooting occurred when a gunman in a white hoodie
While Belize celebrated its 43 years of independence, Orange Walk resident Efigenia Cal celebrated her 109th birthday. Born on September 21, 1915, Cal has seen over a century of change. She was married at the age of 15 and raised nine children. "My birthday passed just
Police formally arrested and charged Matyas Carlos Bo with the murder of John Bo, which occurred on Thursday, September 26. The fatal stabbing occurred in Bella Vista, Toledo. At the scene, 35-year-old John Bo was seen lying on the ground inside a fenced yard with
Eleven-year-old Jenica Jenkins, an aspiring fashionista, is in need of urgent medical attention following a severe scoliosis diagnosis in January 2023. Jenica's mother, Kezia Young, described her daughter as “a bright, beautiful, energetic little girl." Young told News 5, "Initially, when we tried to get care
Belize is bringing together leaders in sustainable tourism for a celebration of innovation and responsibility as it hosts the inaugural World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards (WSTHA) at Oakridge Venues, Spanish Lookout, on September 27, 2024. This event will celebrate leaders in sustainable tourism, recognising
The Florida Stone Crab fishing season opens on October 1st, 2024, and ends on June 30th, 2025. The Belize Fisheries Department reminded fishermen to adhere to regulations, including obtaining fishing licenses and using traps with escape gaps and biodegradable panels for stone crab. "A person who
