Two days ago, we reported on a fire at the Cayo transfer station facility. While the blaze didn't halt garbage collection, it significantly slowed down operations. Although the fire has been extinguished, smoldering trash underneath is still being doused to prevent reignition. Today, San Ignacio
A Belizean mother took to Facebook to share a frightening moment that no parent ever wants to face — her young daughter nearly choked after swallowing a one-dollar coin. The incident occurred while the mother was preparing to make tortillas. She noticed her daughter showing signs
The Belize Defence Force (BDF) is celebrating a proud moment as Captain Ruhesi Jarrod Elijio has successfully completed the prestigious Manoeuvre Captains Career Course (MCCC) at the Maneuver Center of Excellence, Fort Benning, Georgia, USA. On April 23, 2025, CPT Elijio earned the title of "Grenadier"
According to the BBC, the Dominican Republic deported more than 130 Haitian women and children on Monday, the first day of a controversial crackdown targeting undocumented migrants in hospitals. Dominican authorities confirmed that 48 pregnant women, 39 new mothers, and 48 children were detained and sent
The United Democratic Party (UDP) has publicly disavowed Moses “Shyne” Barrow, stating in a formal release that he no longer holds any official role within the party and is not authorised to speak or act on its behalf. The statement makes it clear that Barrow's use
Prime Minister John Briceño has decided to nominate Carolyn Trench Sandiford for a second term as President of the Senate. The decision comes following consultations with the United Democratic Party (UDP), which has expressed its support for Sandiford’s reappointment. The Prime Minister welcomed the bipartisan backing, calling
St. John’s Credit Union Ltd. (SJCU) is pushing back against what it calls “malicious and defamatory” social media posts that allege funds were wrongfully removed from a member’s account. In a press release, the long-standing financial institution dismissed the allegations as baseless and assured the public
The people of Guyana are in shock following the discovery of 11-year-old Adrianna Younge's body in the pool of the Double Day Hotel. The young girl had been reported missing on Wednesday afternoon after visiting the hotel with her grandmother and other relatives. Despite initial
Belize is betting big on coconuts—and not just for coconut water or oil. The country is rolling out a fresh plan to revitalise the coconut industry. Earlier this week, the Coconut Sector Task Force met in Belmopan for its first quarterly meeting of the year. The
Leader of the Opposition Tracy Panton has called for unity and renewed focus as the party begins its post-election rebuilding efforts. In a message to supporters, Panton reassured the United Democratic Party (UDP) base that despite recent setbacks and ongoing leadership disputes, the party is committed
