As Hurricane Milton makes its way over Florida tonight, a low-pressure system near Bermuda poses little threat of becoming yet another tropical storm in the state's path. According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), a low-pressure system is located a few hundred miles south-southwest of
Today, the University of Belize held an Indigenous Resistance Day forum to celebrate the vibrant Maya and Garifuna cultures. This event brought together people from all walks of life to explore the history and cultural significance of these communities’ practices and beliefs, while also engaging
Residents of More Tomorrow in Cayo were left confused and concerned when they woke up this morning and found dozens of old tyres along the village road. The Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing has confirmed that the tyres will be used to upgrade the
Former police officer Santiago "Santi" Ciau Jr. has died at the young age of 37. Ciau died yesterday after a long battle with a debilitating bone illness. Ciau joined the Belize Police Department on July 23rd, 2006. In March 2023, the government retired Ciau due to
Authorities are looking for George Oshon, an 82-year-old resident from Hattieville Village, Belize District. He was last seen walking near J Mall on the George Price Highway, dressed in a long-sleeve camouflage jacket and long green trousers. Oshon was reported missing on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. According
On Monday around 7 p.m., a silver/grey Toyota Forerunner SUV rear-ended a motorcycle carrying a family of four, resulting in the death of an 11-month-old girl. The incident happened on the Hummingbird Highway between miles 49 and 50 near the Agua Viva community, as the
As part of the commemoration of the fifth anniversary of the United Nations Decade of Family Farming, experts from regional institutions, governments, and civil society gathered to share experiences and reflections and to address the challenges of strengthening family farming in the region. The Food and
Chief Justice of Belize Louise Esther Blenman delivered a stirring keynote address at the Hugh Wooding Law School graduation ceremony on October 5, 2024, in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Blenman called on the 213 graduates "to uphold the rule of law and contribute
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Brian A. Nichols continues his diplomatic visit to Belize. On Tuesday, Nichols engaged with Leader of the Opposition (LOO) Moses "Shyne" Barrow at the Sleeping Giant Resort. In a statement posted on Facebook, the LOO stated, “We discussed education and
Hurricane Milton is on track to become one of the most destructive hurricanes in west-central Florida's history, according to the National Hurricane Center. In NHC's latest reports, the storm's centre is moving northeast at 17 mph. It has maximum sustained winds of approximately 145 mph,
