Today in San Pedro, we caught up with Belize Rural South Area Representative Andre Perez to get his take on the upcoming 2025 general elections after a tumultuous term in office. Perez expressed confidence in securing a win, attributing his optimism to his ability to
The San Pedro Town Council has launched a $28 million bond to boost the town's infrastructure. Mayor Gualberto Nunez shared that they've already raised $8 million. While municipal bonds aren't a new concept—there's even legislation to support them—some critics argue that this bond was introduced
A heated confrontation over an illegal barricade has brought up broader concerns about the public spaces in Caye Caulker Village. On Wednesday, the village council drew a line between access to public beaches and streets, stating it cannot be compromised for private gain. Are the real
Known for his deep commitment to his community and his work with "Reid Between the Lines," Michael Reid is now in urgent need of surgery to remove damaged prosthetics from both of his legs and undergo a hip replacement procedure. Having already experienced multiple joint replacements,
A tragic road traffic accident on Thursday night claimed the life of 50-year-old Maria Caal Xi, a Guatemalan national residing in Cotton Tree Village, Cayo. The incident occurred around 7:20 p.m. near the intersection of NEMO Drive and the George Price Highway, close to El
After years of outstanding payments, the Belmopan City Council has successfully settled hundreds of thousands of dollars in arrears. This brings the Council into full compliance with Belize’s social security requirements. The Belmopan City Council stated earlier today, "In just nine months, Mayor Cawich, along with
The U.S. Supreme Court has unanimously upheld a nationwide ban on TikTok unless the app’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, divests ownership to a U.S.-based entity. The ruling, announced on Friday, aligns with congressional and Department of Justice concerns over TikTok’s potential threat to U.S. national
A video capturing an altercation between high school students and a male mental health patient has reportedly left one student seriously injured in Belmopan. The video footage shows a group of students approaching the man, who already appeared to be agitated. One male student walked up
More than 900 Guatemalan students cross the border every day to attend primary and high schools in the Cayo District. It's nothing new. In fact, this has been occurring for decades. On Wednesday, Education Minister Francis Fonseca told reporters, "There has always been a steady
Belizean women are stepping into new career opportunities after completing the Animation Bootcamp for Women Empowerment, a program designed to equip them with essential digital skills in animation and graphic design. This initiative is providing the tools needed for success in the expanding global market. The
