The New Haulover Bridge inaugurated
A bridge designed by Belizeans, built by Belizeans and for Belize.
by Charles Gladden
BELIZE CITY, Thurs. Apr. 25, 2024
After waiting over three years for it to be completed, the new Haulover Bridge that is located at Mile 5 of the Philip Goldson Highway, and connects...
Cruise port $$$ hiccups
Photo: Michael Feinstein
Atlantic Bank target of ad campaign; Central Bank gives assurances of system stability
BELIZE CITY, Thurs. Apr. 25, 2024
An advertising campaign against Atlantic Bank Ltd. (ABL) has been thrown into the fray...
OJ guilty of grave professional misconduct
Photo: Attorney Orson "OJ" Elrington
GLC finds favour with complainant against attorney Orson “OJ” Elrington, who could also face police prosecution for an ancillary matter.
BELIZE CITY, Thurs. Apr. 25, 2024
The General Legal Council (GLC),...
John Searle passes away at 86
by Kristen Ku
BELIZE CITY, Thurs. Apr. 25, 2024
The family of John Searle mourns the loss of a father, friend, and revered pioneer, who died at the age of 86.
Born in North Wales, Searle moved to...
Auditor General’s staff defend AG Bradley; refute PSU prez’s claims
Photo: Dorothy Bradley, Belize Auditor General
by Kristen Ku
BELIZE CITY, Thurs. Apr. 25, 2024
Critical comments made by the president of the Public Service Union (PSU), Dean Flowers, about the performance of the Auditor General,...
YWCA celebrates 65 years with book launch
Photo: Women Empowered to Lead Change- The Story of the Young Women’s Christian Association in Belize
by Kristen Ku
BELIZE CITY, Wed. Apr. 24, 2024
Today, the Young Women’s Christian Association of Belize (YWCA) celebrated the...
Belizean teen nets Yale scholarship
by Kristen Ku
BELIZE CITY, Thurs. Apr. 25, 2024
Seventeen-year-old Douglas Langford, Jr. from Belize has landed a big opportunity, receiving a full scholarship to Yale University. It’s a big deal, not just because Yale is a top-notch Ivy League school, but because Douglas has shown he’s as strong in his studies as he is on the basketball court.
Carrying a 4.0 GPA from his first year at St. Pius X St. Matthias Academy in California to his current junior year, he’s balancing intense courses like chemistry and physics with his sport. His height of 6 feet 9 inches and weight of 204 pounds have made him a standout athlete, and Yale...
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NATS weekend — celebrating farmers in good and not-so-good times
One weekend each year, on the Friday, the Saturday, and the Sunday between the end of April and the beginning of May, all roads lead to the heart of...
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Mother, daughter and son found guilty of grievous harm
Photo: (l-r) Irene Budd, Ormencia Pou-Swift and Aaron Fuentes
BELIZE CITY, Wed. Apr. 23, 2024
A...
World IP Day 2024
by Kristen Ku
BELIZE CITY, Tues. Apr. 23, 2024
Every April 26, countries around the globe observe World Intellectual Property Day, recognizing the role of intellectual property (IP) rights in encouraging innovation and creativity.
This year, Belize is not only marking the day, but dedicating an entire week to highlight...
Couple pleads guilty to cruelty to a child
Photo: (l-r) Mirna Coc nee Carmelo and Ponciano Coc
by Roy Davis (freelance writer)
BELIZE CITY, Wed. Apr. 24, 2024
Building contractor Ponciano Coc, 57, and his wife, Mirna Coc nee Carmelo, 32, were spared a...
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US State Department issues 2023 Country Report on Human Rights
by Kristen Ku
BELIZE CITY, Wed. Apr. 24, 2024
The Country...
Guatemalan prez outs Environmental Minister
Photo: Guatemalan president, Bernardo Arévalo
by Kristen Ku
BELIZE CITY, Tues....
Dictators v. Tribunes
by Hart Tillett
Mon. Apr. 15, 2024
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Wed. Mar. 27, 2024
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Labor Day!
by Colin Hyde
I heard some people say that the...
Earth Day!
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
This Monday was Earth Day 2024,...
Pink and red boxer/briefs, bah
by Colin Hyde
These days, we see champion male football...
“Something wicked this way comes!”
Sunday, April 21, 2024
That is the title from a...
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BEBL Rude Boy All-Star Classic
by Charles Gladden
BELIZE CITY, Mon. Apr. 22, 2024
On Sunday,...
Belize/San Joaquin football legend, Fred Martinez passes
BELIZE CITY, Mon. Apr. 22, 2024
We received word on...
Ahmadiyya Basketball League Week 7 results
by Charles Gladden
BELIZE CITY, Mon. Apr. 22, 2024
The Ahmadiyya...
PLB Top-4 semifinals set: Verdes vs Benque; Altitude vs Port Layola
BELIZE CITY, Mon. Apr. 22, 2024
Week 14 games to...