The National Garifuna Council (NGC) elected a new Executive Committee during its 39th Annual National Convention, held in Dangriga on July 12, 2025. The newly elected members are Alex Nolberto – President, Rafael Martinez – 1st Vice President, Sheena Zuniga – Secretary, Maurice Herrera – Treasurer, Sharrie Gordon – Assistant Secretary and Ifasina Efunyemi –...
Many know Admiral John Borland as the highest-ranking official in the Belize Coast Guard, but few may realize that this distinguished Belizean leader was born and raised in the quiet village of Forest Home. Admiral Borland’s journey began in the Belize Defense Force, where he steadily rose through the ranks to eventually lead the Coast...
Reforestation, typically highlighted during Earth Day, is taking center stage earlier this year as the Toledo Institute for Development and Environment (TIDE) launches a major tree-planting initiative during Belize’s rainy season. Recognizing that this is the most effective time to plant, TIDE isn’t waiting for symbolic dates to act. Globally, reforestation is encouraged because trees...
Copal Tree, a company gaining international recognition for its innovative agricultural practices, hosted a Family Day over the weekend at its farm and distillery. The event marked the end of a successful season and served as a heartfelt thank you to its dedicated team. Family Day is Copal Tree’s way of showing appreciation to its...
On Sunday, July 6th, the Belize Territorial Volunteers (BTV) carried out another beach cleanup, this time in the Punta Ycacos area. The location was chosen because it’s a known turtle nesting site, and this is the season when turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. The team collected over 20 bags of garbage and installed...
The Ministry of Investment, in collaboration with the Taiwan Technical Mission, has officially launched a cell phone repair training program for women and girls in Punta Gorda Town. This exciting initiative is designed to equip participants with hands-on skills in phone maintenance and repair, opening doors to self-employment opportunities, especially in underserved communities. Supported by...
The Annual Basketball Training Program is Back! Organized by the Toledo Sports Council, our exciting summer basketball training kicked off on June 30th and runs for two weeks! First session for ages 6 to 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., and ages 9 to 15 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Led by experienced...
The Ministry of Health and Wellness warns that floodwaters can lead to infections, injuries, and waterborne diseases such as cholera, typhoid, and hepatitis A. The public is urged to avoid contact with floodwaters and keep any open wounds clean and covered. Due to stagnant water, mosquito breeding is expected to increase, raising the risk of...
The Forest Department held a three-day workshop from June 26–28, 2025, focused on analyzing jaguar and prey dynamics. Participants included staff and partners like CSFI, Ya’axché, Belize Audubon Society, and others working on camera trap data for the national wildlife database. The training covered tools such as R, Excel, GIS, and occupancy modelling programs. It...
The Sustainable and Inclusive Belize (SAIB) initiative held an informative session at the Town Council to present details about its Tourism Grant Program.During the meeting, attendees were guided through the application process and eligibility requirements. The program aims to support tourism stakeholders by offering financial grants along with technical assistance to help recipients grow and...
Miriam Chuck has been making waves with her work in solar energy. This young lady from Santa Elena in the Toledo District has now added another major achievement to her growing list. She has received the game changer in Climate Energy Award from the European Union.
It has become common in Belize to use packaged coconut products, but we want to offer viewers a healthier alternative. Retired teacher Ms. Joan Palma has started a business producing and selling fresh coconut milk. In light of Earth Day, we are highlighting this product and encouraging the public to support it.
Consumers across the country saw an increase in the price of butane following a new adjustment announced by the Supplies Control Unit. The cost of Liquefied Petroleum Gas rose by 17 cents per gallon, the change was effected on April 15, 2026. According to officials, the increase is due to higher acquisition costs on the...
It was just a couple weeks ago that we shared with you about the first-ever Mr. B.N.T.U. Pageant, where Punta Gorda emerged victorious, proudly represented by Mr. Maclovio Ack. Mr. Ack expressing heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported him along that journey.
The roadway stretching from the Hollywood Basketball Court to the area in front of the Victor Sanchez Stadium has been under construction since the end of February, and as mid-April approaches, the project is still not fully complete. While the final stretch of the road is now finally under active construction, the work has taken...
