Police are investigating the murder of Dueton Coy on Sunday night in Punta Gorda. Initial investigation revealed that Coy was shot multiple times. Despite being rushed to the Punta Gorda hospital for treatment, Coy succumbed to his injuries. Authorities have yet to release any information on suspects
Prime Minister John Briceño has announced a series of new Cabinet appointments, which he will recommend to Her Excellency Governor-General Dame Froyla Tzalam, in accordance with sections 40 and 45 of the Constitution. The appointments include a combination of Ministers of Government and Ministers of
The Trump administration is considering a new travel ban that could impose restrictions on citizens from 43 countries, including several in the Caribbean and Latin America, according to The New York Times. A draft list divides nations into three categories of restrictions. Cuba and Venezuela are
The Football Federation of Belize (FFB) has announced that its president, Sergio Chuc, has been re-elected as Vice President for the Central American region on the Concacaf Council. The election took place in St. Lucia during the Concacaf Congress, marking a major milestone for Belizean
Following the 2025 general elections, Belize’s non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have officially endorsed Janelle Chanona to remain as their representative in the Senate. The announcement came after the Belize Network of Non-Governmental Organisations (BNN) invited nominations from organisations in good standing, as recognised by the Belize
The National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) has expressed deep gratitude to public officers for their dedication and professionalism in conducting the March 12, 2025, General Elections. In a statement issued on March 14, the NTUCB praised their tireless efforts in ensuring a fair,
As the world observed International School Meals Day on March 14, Belize celebrated the growth of its National Healthy Start School Feeding Programme (NHSFP), which now provides daily nutritious meals to nearly 15,000 students across the country. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Education,
The Judicial Education Institute (JEI) of the Senior Courts of Belize is set to host a four-day seminar focused on sentencing guidelines, judgement writing, and evidence for High Court judges and magistrates. The event, which runs from March 18 to 21, 2025, will take place
Belize is gearing up for the 14th Annual Reef Week, a week-long celebration of the Belize Barrier Reef’s importance to the environment, economy, and national identity. Running from today, March 15, to March 22, 2025, the event brings together non-governmental organisations, tourism partners, and businesses
Tracy Taegar-Panton has just made history as the new Leader of the Opposition! She was officially sworn in today at the Belize House in Belmopan, becoming the first woman to ever hold this position in the House of Representatives. Just this Wednesday, she secured her
