President Donald Trump is facing opposition from business groups and members of his own party after imposing steep tariffs on key U.S. trading partners. The new tariffs include 10% on imports from China, 25% on all imports from Mexico and Canada, and 10% on Canadian
Belize’s world-famous barrier reef, the largest in the northern hemisphere, is at risk due to overfishing, habitat destruction, and pollution. This is according to a recent press release from the World Bank. Once rated as “fair,” the reef’s health has now declined to “poor,” threatening marine
A newly released report from the environmental group Sea of Life sheds light on the growing plastic pollution crisis in Belize. According to data gathered from schools across the nation, plastic waste is not only widespread but also alarmingly predominant in the environment. The Sea of
In the wake of the fatal shooting of gang leader Brandon Baptist at the Marion Jones Sports Complex, Football Federation of Belize (FFB) President Sergio Chuc has issued a heartfelt call for unity and action to prevent violence from overshadowing the sport. "A shootout at the
The Football Federation of Belize (FFB) has postponed the Premier League of Belize (PLB) match between Port Layola FC and Progresso FC due to security concerns following the fatal shooting at the Marion Jones Sports Complex on Friday night. Gang leader Brandon Baptist was gunned down,
The Christian Workers Union (CWU) has formally notified the Government of Belize of its intent to take industrial action against the Port of Belize Limited (PBL) amid ongoing labour disputes. In a letter dated January 31 and addressed to Minister of Labour Oscar Requena, CWU President
A Friday night shooting in Cotton Tree Village, Cayo District, claimed the life of 30-year-old Seferino Maas Pop. According to police reports, Pop was sitting on his veranda with his wife around 7:36 p.m. when someone called out to him. As he responded, a barrage of
Several shots were fired last night at the Marion Jones Sporting Complex. Gang leader Brandon Baptist was murdered. Police have released the official report: "Police are investigating a shooting incident that injured three people and fatally wounded one in Belize City. The investigation began when police
The infamous Brandon Baptist was shot dead earlier tonight. It happened at the Marion John Sporting Complex while a football match was ongoing. Exclusive footage captured by News 5 shows that multiple shots were fired and the crowd scattered. This is a developing story.
Former Police Corporal Deandre Reid has taken to social media to share his side of the story after being dismissed for shooting and killing the Governor General’s dog while on duty. Reid, who served as a cop for nearly a decade, explained that he had
