Losing everything in a fire is a life-changing ordeal, but for Emelina Molina, it was the start of an inspiring journey to rebuild. When the flames turned her home to ashes, she was left with nothing—but she wasn’t alone. With the unwavering support of her
Albert Area Representative Tracy Taegar-Panton has emerged victorious in a contempt case filed by Moses “Shyne” Barrow, who challenged her leadership claim. Barrow had sought to challenge Panton's leadership claim, referencing a November 2024 court ruling that aimed to return the United Democratic Party (UDP)
The Hopkins Village Council has responded to growing community concerns over recent land clearing along Hopkins Road, assuring residents that the development is not within protected wetlands. In a statement issued, the council reaffirmed that over 60 lots in the area had been distributed to Hopkins
A Dangriga baker, Dylan Ysaguirre, is speaking out after a traumatic police raid at her home. Ysaguirre claims that on Thursday night, police raided her house based on "tips" they received about her allegedly selling marijuana. According to Ysaguirre, the police entered her home without
The Christian Workers Union (CWU) is calling out the Government of Belize (GoB) over what it describes as a flawed and biased arbitration process regarding ongoing labour disputes at the Port of Belize Limited (PBL). Since mid-2024, CWU and PBL’s management have been negotiating a new
The Central Bank of Belize has initiated the winding-up of 19 defunct credit unions, including prominent ones like Mount Carmel Credit Union, the Police and Civil Service Credit Unions in Belize City, and the Citrus Growers and Workers Credit Union in Dangriga. This process, which
A worsening measles outbreak in Texas has infected 24 people and hospitalised nine, with cases concentrated in Gaines County, where childhood vaccination rates have declined in recent years, The New York Times reports. Health officials confirmed that all infected individuals—22 children and two adults—were unvaccinated. According
A road traffic accident in the Corozal District has left one man dead and another injured. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon around 3 p.m. when brothers Gaspar and Santiago Cantun were travelling on Sarteneja Road in a Chevy Tracker. Reports suggest that Gaspar lost
The High Court of Belize has sentenced former National Sports Council (NSC) accountant Ivan Ayuso to five years in prison after he pleaded guilty to theft and money laundering charges. Ayuso was found to have stolen over one million dollars from the NSC between 2013
The day of "love and friendship" is finally here, and while some may hate the day, there are those who look forward to it. Every February 14 is known for love, roses, and heart-shaped cards—but you may be surprised to know that its origins are
