A Belizean youth delegation departed for Taiwan to take part in the 2026 Global Youth Trends Forum. Led by Director of Youth Services Indira Loague, the group includes youth representatives from different communities and is expected to engage with young leaders from around the world on youth policy, innovation, and future cooperation. We extend our...
More than 100 high school students in Punta Gorda are now better equipped for the digital age. Last week, the Ministry of Education held a handing-over ceremony at Toledo Community College, where students received brand-new Chromebook computers under the Digital Devices skills for the future program. The initiative is part of efforts to ensure that...
A new type of screw worm has been discovered in Belize just a few months ago, and since then, cases have been reported not only in animals but also in humans. The situation has raised national concern, prompting alerts across the country. Recently, several new cases have emerged here in Punta Gorda Town, adding to...
Wil Maheia, Chief Sustainability Officer at Copalli Rum, attended a prominent conference this week at the University of Notre Dame. The event focuses on advancing sustainable food production and brings together companies committed to innovation and environmental responsibility across the entire food and agriculture value chain from raw materials to processing and final sales. ————————————————
Sunday, October 21st, more than 100 students graduated from the University of Belize Toledo Campus. The guest speaker for the ceremony was the Honorable Osmond Martinez, who delivered words of encouragement and inspiration to the graduates. The event featured live music from a steel band as the students proudly marched in, marking a joyful and...
On Friday October 17th, St. Peter Claver Primary School held its annual Cultural Day, a special event where students proudly showcased the many cultures that make up their school. Toledo is known as the most culturally diverse district in Belize, and that diversity was clearly on display through the music, traditional clothing, and delicious food presented...
Activist Jerry Enriquez has filed a claim for judicial review against the Judicial and Legal Services Commission, alleging the body has failed to act on his complaint of judicial misconduct. Enriquez says he first submitted his complaint in April, accusing Justice Hondora of bias during a hearing earlier this year. According to him, the Commission’s...
Residents of Caye Caulker went to the polls on Wednesday October 8th, to decide whether marijuana should be legalized on the island. The referendum asked voters if the Government of Belize should pass legislation to create a responsible, regulated, and taxable cannabis industry, with part of the revenue benefiting the Caye Caulker community. When the...
We want to bring awareness Friday October 10, it is recognized globally as World Mental Health Day, and here in Belize, the Ministry of Health and Wellness marked the occasion with health walks across the country. The initiative aims to raise awareness about mental health and encourage communities to support those facing mental health challenges....
The University of Belize has officially opened the UB Digital Connect Center in Punta Gorda, bringing new digital opportunities to the people of Toledo. The Center is open Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and offers free access to computers, Internet, and digital support services. Residents without access to the Internet or digital devices are...
Twenty young people, both male and female, have successfully completed a youth camp focused on sexual and reproductive health. Sponsored by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Department of Youth Services, the camp provided participants with engaging discussions and activities designed to increase their knowledge and awareness of sexual and reproductive health matters....
For weeks now, we have been reporting on the elderly residents who use the HOPE building in the Magoon area. Access to the facility has become increasingly inconvenient for them due to the broken bridge. Last week, the Punta Gorda Town Council posted on its Facebook page that construction on the bridge would begin on...
Last week, we told you about the press release issued by the People’s National Party regarding the fish kills in the Belize River. As of now, there has been no confirmed cause for the deaths of the fish in the Belize River Valley. The Department of the Environment has issued a release advising the public...
Rotary brought a touch of fun and color to the children’s ward at the Punta Gorda Community Hospital. Over the past week the rotary club of Punta Gorda painted the children’s ward. The colorful transformation is expected to bring smiles and comfort to children during their time at the hospital.
The People’s National Party is calling for urgent action following reports of a large fish die-off in the Belize River Valley. According to a statement issued today, residents have reported scores of dead fish, river crabs, and river lobsters along the riverbanks from Scotland Halfmoon to St. Paul’s Bank, with discolored water and aquatic life...
