Protest in Melchor causes closure of Manuel Baldizon bridge connecting Melchor to Belize’s border

Views: 2,702Posted: Wednesday, March 19, 2025. 9:24 am CST. By Zoila Palma:  Today, residents and taxi operators in Melchor de Mencos, Peten are protesting and have blocked the access to and from the Manuel Baldizon bridge connecting Melchor de Mencos to …

CDB Unveils Vision for Regional Growth, Plans Major Projects in Belize

The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) held its annual press conference in Barbados, where President Daniel Best outlined the bank’s future plans and how it will impact the region. The theme for this year’s 2-day conference is “Rebirth: Innovate, Transform …

Statistical Institute of Belize receives 2 new vehicles and state of the art IT equipment

Views: 0Posted: Wednesday, March 19, 2025. 4:06 pm CST. By Zoila Palma: Today, the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) received a donation of BZ$283,000 in the form of two vehicles and state-of-the-art IT equipment through a collaboration between the …

Belize Tourism Board celebrate Women in tourism

Views: 86Posted: Wednesday, March 19, 2025. 1:05 pm CST. By Zoila Palma:  The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) is celebrating women in Tourism in Belize. Today’s feature is on Aretha Pelayo, a visionary leader, community advocate, and conservation champion. “ …

Belize City Council joins in celebrating former Prime Minister Said Musa at 81

Views: 89Posted: Wednesday, March 19, 2025. 3:44 pm CST. By Zoila Palma: Deputy Mayor Eluide Miller, Councillor Evan Thompson, and City Administrator Albert Vaughan had the privilege of joining Ministers Francis Fonseca, Henry Charles Usher, and Kareem …

Shyne Barrow to step down as Belize opposition leader following election defeat

Mostly dry and sunny skies continue across Belize

Views: 0Posted: Wednesday, March 19, 2025. 6:39 am CST. By Horace Palacio: Belizeans can look forward to another day of fair and mostly dry weather, as sunshine dominates the forecast. With little to no rain expected, the country will continue to enjoy …

The Week in Women's Football: Challenge Cup; USL best vs NWSL; Cordova in Belize

This week, we look at news on future regional bidding for the 2031 and 2035 Women’s World Cup and two new FIFA Club Tournaments to determine official World Champions. We also look at a recent friendly involving Tampa Bay Sun of the USL Super League and NJ…

Belize mourns the loss of cultural icon and friend, Aurelio Martínez

Views: 102Posted: Tuesday, March 18, 2025. 7:54 pm CST. By Aaron Humes: The Government and people of Belize join in mourning our brothers and sisters in Honduras following the sudden and tragic passing of Aurelio Martínez, a beloved Honduran musical and …

Cyclists gear up for ‘Rumble in the Tropics’ race from Stann Creek Valley to Belize City

Views: 101Posted: Tuesday, March 18, 2025. 6:20 pm CST. Photo Credit: Cycling Federation of Belize By Rubén Morales Iglesias: The 100-mile ‘Rumble in the Tropics’ cycling race set for Sunday, March 23, 2025, promises to be an electrifying event, drawing …