Over the past year, Mayor Earl Trapp of San Ignacio/Santa Elena has been vocal about the poor management of garbage at the western landfill facility run by the Belize Solid Waste Management Authority, located just outside the town. Trapp's main concern is that the garbage
Aldo Cansino, the Acting Director of the Belize Solid Waste Management Authority, told News Five that the issue wasn't about procedures but rather contract management. He assured that the problem has been resolved with the contractor, and garbage should no longer be piling up in
Today, the Government of Belize declared a period of mourning for the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday. In statements issued by the Office of the Prime Minister and the Office of the Governor General, Belize extended its heartfelt condolences
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute Belize is currently addressing a mass stranding of pilot whales in the Drown Caye area, just off the coast of Belize City. Authorities have issued an urgent advisory for the public and all marine vessels to avoid the area
Whale sharks, typically seen in Belize during the spawning season, have been notably absent for some time. Experts suggest several possible reasons for this change, including climate change and unmonitored tourism activities. Additionally, there may be a decline in fish spawning, which affects the whale
The much-awaited Holy Saturday Cross Country Cycling Classic has come to an end. As you might already know, British rider Jim Brown clinched the victory for his team, the Miami Blazers. The first Belizean rider finished in fourth place, just like in 2024. Tonight, we'll
Assistant Commissioner of Police Hilberto Romero has confirmed details surrounding the passing of Punta Rock artist Deon Patrick Ogaldez, Concego. Concego died three days after being critically injured in a motorcycle accident on April 17 in Armenia Village. He was hospitalised at the Karl Heusner Memorial
Police in Punta Gorda Town have arrested and charged a man in connection with the weekend shooting of Derrick Hines on Prince Street. According to police, Hines was in his yard on Saturday, April 19, when a known individual approached and fired several shots in his
Police have charged two men, including a minor, in connection with the brutal killing of 29-year-old Jeremiah Coc, whose body was found with multiple chop wounds in the Indianville area of Punta Gorda Town on Friday, April 18. On Monday, April 21, authorities formally arrested and
The Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital Authority Workers Union (KHMHAWU) is blasting the Briceño Administration for what it calls “blatant disregard for frontlineworkers”, following salary increases for high-ranking government officials while hospital staff remain without pension benefits. As we have been reporting, a March 28 memo from
