An elderly Belize City resident, Gertrude Hunter, is reaching out for assistance after being evicted from her home earlier this year. She says she has been displaced just as the Christmas season approaches. Hunter, who first made headlines in February during an eviction attempt, has
Authorities have issued flood alerts across multiple regions in Belize, advising residents to monitor waterways closely and exercise caution as water levels fluctuate. Residents in Region 7 are cautioned to be vigilant, especially near waterways. On the Rio Hondo, decreasing flood stage levels are anticipated at
Eastern Caribbean nations face mounting climate risks, but the World Bank’s newly released Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) identifies strategies to enhance resilience while advancing development goals. The report, prepared in collaboration with the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), focuses on Dominica, Grenada, Saint
The Belize Coast Guard today opened a spanking new station in Big Creek to improve its patrols along the sea and waterways in the southern part of Belize. The opening of the new building comes as part of a celebration of the Coast Guard’s nineteenth
Earth's balance has been disrupted, and human activity is to blame. A study reveals that excessive groundwater pumping over less than two decades has caused Earth to tilt by 31.5 inches. This redistribution of water has contributed approximately 0.24 inches to sea-level rise, underscoring the
The Belize Forest Department launched the Selva Maya II project to protect the natural and cultural resources of the Selva Maya, a vast rainforest that spans Belize, Guatemala, and Mexico. This project aims to manage and conserve the area, which is home to rare wildlife
Six "narco submarines" loaded with cocaine were intercepted during an international anti-drug operation led by Colombia, officials announced Wednesday. The operation, which included 62 countries, seized over 1,400 metric tonnes of drugs between October 1 and November 14, according to Vice Admiral Orlando Enrique Grisales
Nine laptops and access to an advanced online legal library have been provided to police prosecutors in Belize under the PACE Justice Project, an initiative funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The equipment, valued at USD
Belize’s national Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) rose significantly in October 2024, climbing 13.9% to 44.3 from 38.9 in September, according to the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB). The index, which measures consumer sentiment about the economy, household finances, and readiness for major purchases, reflected increased
The Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) reports that imports rose sharply in October 2024, while domestic exports experienced a decline. Belize imported goods valued at $281.1 million, marking a 14% increase compared to the $246.6 million recorded in October 2023. The growth was driven by
