Special Olympics Belize Hosts Summer Camp for Kids with Special Needs

Special needs kids in Orange Walk have been enjoying a summer camp just for them this week, which was hosted by Special Olympics Belize. The summer camp gathered the children and their families at the People’s Stadium to engage in sporting events, arts and …

TIDE Expands Tree Planting to Fight Deforestation in Southern Belize

The Toledo Institute for Development and Environment (TIDE) is continuing efforts to combat deforestation in southern Belize by planting trees throughout the protected areas under its management. TIDE manages Payne’s Creek National Park, Port Honduras …

Texas archaeologists uncover ancient king's tomb in Belize

Doctor Love: Dating a Guide

Dear Doctor Love, I’ve been dating a local tour guide in San Pedro for eight months. He’s sweet, cooks me fresh seafood, and we always have such a great time out together. But I recently found flirtatious messages on his phone from different tourists. He …

Wolfe’s Woofer by Melody S Wolfe – A quick trip to Caracol

I was in Cayo last week visiting my friend Toshy — he just opened a new sushi spot out that way, and I wanted to support him, eat everything on the menu (mission accomplished), and catch up. But I also had a December elopement on my mind, and being that …

Cabinet Brief for July 17, 2025

The Cabinet met on 15th July 2025. • In partial fulfilment of Plan Belize 2.0 Cabinet has declared the weekends of July 31st and August 15th as GST Free Back to School weekends. This means that no GST will be charged on goods purchased on Thursday, 31st …

Teenage boy mauled to death by crocodiles while on walk with family in Mexico

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ICJ Sets November Date to Hear Guatemala’s Bid in Sapodilla Cayes Case

In about four months, the International Court of Justice will conduct oral hearings to determine whether Guatemala’s application for inclusion would be accepted.  The application from Guatemala is to be included as a party in the case where Honduras is …

ICJ Agrees To Hear Guatemala's "Intervention" In Sapodilla Cayes Case

The Sapodilla Cayes - it's the southernmost range of islands in Belize - and it is claimed by both Guatemala and Honduras. In 2022, Belize asked the the International Court of Justice, to, quote, "adjudge and declare that, as between Belize and …

George Price Honored with Bust at OAS Hall of Heroes in Washington

In a profound tribute to Belize’s enduring legacy, a bust of the Right Honorable George Cadle Price, was unveiled today at the Hall of Heroines and Heroes of the Americas in Washington, D.C., USA.  The ceremony, a highlight of Foreign Minister Francis …