The People’s National Party expressed that they are pleased that donations it helped collect have reportedly reached the shoreline in Cuba. The party says this is part of an ongoing humanitarian initiative in support of the Cuban people. The party is continuing to encourage Belizeans to contribute to the relief effort, stating that additional support...
The Forest Department recently hosted a two-day strategic planning workshop in Belmopan. The workshop provided an opportunity to identify emerging threats, evaluate what worked and what did not under the previous plan, and develop a new action plan to guide forest management and conservation efforts moving forward.
A school bus carrying students of Julian Cho Technical High School was involved in an accident on Monday, June 1, just outside Pueblo Viejo Village in the Toledo District. At the time of the incident, approximately 32 students were on board, including students from the Toledo ITVET. Four students were taken to the San Antonio...
The People’s National Party is criticizing plans by the National Bus Company to purchase between 15 and 20 second-hand diesel buses. In a statement issued this week, the PNP said the proposed investment is a step backward for Belize, especially at a time when the country promotes itself as an environmentally friendly destination. The party...
The Forest Home Methodist Church celebrated the 34th anniversary of its current church building. The church itself has a history spanning more than 90 years of service to the community. The anniversary celebration also highlighted two longstanding families of the church. The Williams family and the Ranguy family.
Residents in Cattle Landing Village who received land allocations shortly before and during the recent elections but have since been unable to access their plots due to poor road conditions. Following our initial report, the village chairman stated that a bulldozer would be deployed to clear the road to improve access to the lands. According...
Legal battle against the Attorney General and the Judicial and Legal Services Commission. The case centered around a complaint Enriquez filed against High Court Judge Tawanda Hondora, accusing the judge of bias and misconduct during a court matter in 2025. Enriquez claimed the judge was overheard making prejudicial comments during a lunch break while his...
Efforts to combat illegal fishing activities within Belize’s protected marine areas continue as a recent joint patrol carried out by TIDE and the Belize Coast Guard led to the arrest of three Honduran fishermen inside the Sapodilla Cayes Marine Reserve. The men were reportedly caught conducting illegal fishing activities within Conservation Zone 4 and were...
The Belizean culinary tradition is taking center stage this week as the National Institute of Culture and History, hosts the Belize Food Heritage Project, a three-day workshop aimed at preserving and celebrating the country’s rich food culture. The workshop brings together chefs, cultural practitioners, entrepreneurs, and food enthusiasts to explore traditional recipes, cooking techniques, and...
The Stovall Foundation, in partnership with Toledo Faith Outreach, brought excitement and mentorship to the village of Jacinto as they hosted their annual sports camp for youths in the community. Former Atlanta Braves pitcher Tyler Stovall, along with his team, journeyed to Punta Gorda Town for the fourth consecutive year to lead the program, which...
On Friday October 16th Students, teachers, and community supporters gathered at Central park for a Breast Cancer Awareness School Rally organized by the Belize cancer society Toledo branch. The aim is to promote early detection and raising awareness about breast cancer. Participants dressed in pink, displaying awareness posters, and waving flags in a show of...
Last week, we reported to you that several, up to eight, Guatemalan boats were spotted inside Belizean waters engaged in illegal fishing. The Punta Gorda Fisheries Department evidently took our report seriously and, on Thursday, conducted patrols in the Sarstoon Temash area. They found four gill nets that had been illegally set. The gill nets...
With less than two weeks remaining before Tropic Air ceases operations in Punta Gorda, residents gathered at the airline’s local office today to send a clear message to the government: Punta Gorda need air connectivity and cannot simply be cut off. The demonstration comes as the community prepares for the loss of Tropic Air flights,...
Exactly one month after the Guatemalan armed forces violated Belize’s sovereignty, they did so again on Saturday October 10th, when the Belize Territorial Volunteers made an unannounced trip to the Sarstoon River. The trip discovered that the Guatemalan armed forces continue to occupy the river, but more than that, the trip also found that up...
Toledo District’s very own Ymanoli Garcia has been named Oceana’s 2026 Wavemaker of the Year for the district. The announcement was made during Oceana Belize’s Annual General Meeting. Over 300 Wavemakers, partners, and allies from across the country came together in celebration of their shared commitment to protecting Belize’s marine environment.
