Just before midday, a fire broke out on Boots Crescent, completely destroying the home of a local tour operator in Belize City. Kenneth Lamb, the homeowner, was out with a group of tourists when he got the alarming news. Despite rushing back, there was nothing
What's the latest on Belize's role in the Kenya-led mission to restore peace and order in Haiti? Recently, two Belize Defense Force soldiers flew to Port-au-Prince to join international military personnel in helping the violence-stricken country regain stability. While a larger team of B.D.F. soldiers
B.D.F. soldiers have voiced concerns about their pay during the upcoming deployment to Haiti, especially given the extreme violence still plaguing the country. Reflecting on his own experience in Haiti back in 1994, B.D.F. Commander Azariel Loria shared insights into the inherent risks soldiers face
Over the past few months, the Ministry of Infrastructure Development have been busy pushing through road infrastructure in a new part of Armenia Village named the Bay Leaf Palm Estate. It is a project that will equip first-time land and homeowners with their own property,
A group of Belizean basketball players are chasing their dreams of making it to the big leagues. Thirteen talented athletes have been selected to compete in the 2025 Amateur Athletic Union Basketball Tournament, the Dru Joyce Classic, in Cleveland, Ohio. This NCAA-certified event is a
This morning, the Salvation Army Belize brought some holiday cheer to Belize City with a grocery voucher giveaway. These vouchers are a lifeline for over seven hundred families, allowing them to pick out groceries to create a special Christmas meal. By teaming up with local
In its 26th consecutive year, BEL (Belize Electricity Limited) continues its heartwarming tradition of giving back this holiday season. Over 220 hampers and care packages were delivered to families and senior citizens across the country. BEL teams were organised to distribute 120 hampers filled with Christmas
Earlier today, the Salvation Army in Belize held its annual grocery voucher giveaway by providing over 700 vouchers to families in need, particularly those who are seniors. These vouchers are redeemable at local supermarkets and enable recipients to purchase groceries for a Christmas meal. Major Marc
Just days before Christmas, a family has lost their home in a fire on Boots Crescent in Belize City. The fire broke out this morning and completely destroyed the house. No injuries were reported. The homeowner, James Lamb, was not present during the fire. His neighbour, who
Glenford Logan was granted his freedom on Monday after spending 21 years in a jail cell at the Belize Central Prison. He was never convicted of the crime he was charged with. In fact, he was never tried for that crime. Logan was arrested in 2003,
