You've seen the Briceño administration's Cabinet and C.E.O. appointments. Today, the Office of the Prime Minister announced the new government senators. Senior Counsel Eamon Courtenay will continue as Lead Senator for Government Business, and Minister of State Christopher Coye is returning to the Senate. Additionally,
The annual Chocolate Festival in Punta Gorda is back on as planned. Earlier this week, the BTIA Toledo Chapter, which organizes the event, announced they were canceling this year's festival. They were upset about a Christopher Martin concert organized by the Punta Gorda Town Council
Mayor Carlos Galvez emphasized that teamwork between the council and the event organizers is crucial for hosting this event. He acknowledged that there was some miscommunication at first, but Thursday’s meeting helped clear things up and set a positive path forward. On the Phone: Carlos Galvez,
On Friday, March fourteenth, 2025, around 4:50 p.m., Natasha Miles, a thirty-eight-year-old business owner from Belize City, reported a burglary at the Precinct 2 Crimes Investigation Branch office. She explained that she had left her house in the care of her carpenter, who was renovating
A seventy-four-year-old man, Christopher Augustus Lamb, is facing charges of aggravated assault and wounding after allegedly attacking another man with a machete. In court, Lamb told the Senior Magistrate that while he pleaded guilty to the charges, he insisted, quote, I didn’t do it, end
Kayaking is a thrilling water sport and adventure that's not as popular in Belize as canoeing, likely due to the risks involved. In the rapids, kayaks can flip over more easily than canoes, and when that happens, kayakers might hit their heads on underwater rocks.
Since the 1950s, the Festival of Arts has been a cherished national stage for creative expression. Students from preschool, primary, and secondary schools get to shine, showcasing their talents in drama, dance, singing, and various arts. Earlier today, the excitement kicked off with the Preschool
A generous hundred-thousand-dollar investment from the Belize Nature Conservation Foundation (BNCF) is set to boost enforcement across four protected areas in Belize. At today's annual grant award ceremony, two conservation NGOs were each awarded fifty thousand dollars. The lucky Small recipients were the Monkey Bay
The Garifuna nation and fans of the legendary Aurelio Martinez are mourning his passing on Monday night. Martinez's music touched many lives in the region, leaving a lasting impression on his fans, especially in Belize. Today, over thirty individuals from Belize set off for his
The Festival of Arts has been a cherished national stage for creative expression since the 1950s. Over the years, it has been a platform for students from preschool to secondary school to showcase their talents in drama, dance, and the arts. The event promises two days
