Following a series of alarming incidents involving public buses—including accidents and even one vehicle catching fire—newly appointed Minister of Transport, Dr. Louis Zabaneh, is promising urgent action to safeguard commuters. “This is a critical function that must be carried out very carefully,” Dr. Zabaneh said today
As Haiti faces a rapidly escalating humanitarian crisis, Director General of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), Amy Pope, is calling on the global community to urgently increase support for displaced families struggling amid violence and instability. During a recent high-level visit to Port-au-Prince, Pope met
Belizeans take Easter seriously. It's that glorious time of year when the sun is blazing, the water is inviting, and families nationwide pack up their coolers, hammocks, and good vibes to head to the hottest (and coolest) spots for a much-needed break. Whether you're after
The European Commission is reportedly issuing burner phones and laptops to officials travelling to the United States, a precaution typically reserved for visits to countries like China and Russia, according to the Financial Times. The move comes ahead of next week’s spring meetings of the World
Belize is stepping up its leadership in international maritime climate negotiations. Representatives from the Belize Port Authority (BPA) and the International Merchant Marine Registry of Belize (IMMARBE) recently participated in two key meetings hosted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in London—the 19th Intersessional Working
A group of officers from Belize’s national security forces have successfully completed the Basic Medic Course 1/25, a seven-week programme designed to equip participants with critical emergency medical skills. The course ran from February 24 to April 11 and brought together members of the Belize
The International Democracy Union (IDU) has expressed deep concern over recent events in the Commonwealth of Dominica, warning that the country’s democratic principles, transparency, and rule of law are under serious threat following the March 19, 2025, protests. Several individuals, including Ronald Charles, a prominent attorney
Kenner Gomez, the man once charged with the double murder of Lawrence and Medardo Canelo, is now a free man after the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) entered a nolle prosequi in the case. Gomez had been accused of opening fire at Flash
The Ministry of Health & Wellness is urging the public to stay alert following the confirmation of locally transmitted malaria cases in Belize—the first such cases in over six years. The ministry announced today that four cases of malaria have been confirmed, three of which are
Chairman of the San Jose Nuevo Palmar Village Council, Orlando A. Ayuso, has written to the Chairman of the Palmar Lands Advisory Committee, Wincy Perez, strongly opposing a decision reportedly made to subdivide the Sibbal Yuum Nature Park. In a formal letter dated April 2025, Ayuso
