UN Officials Meet with Minister Usher to Boost Belize’s Resilience

Minister Henry Charles Usher hosted top UN reps in Belmopan yesterday to strengthen Belize’s partnership with the United Nations. The high-level meeting focused on disaster preparedness, good governance, and aligning national efforts with global...

Cabinet Approves Establishing Diplomatic Relations Between Belize and Sri Lanka

Cabinet has officially approved the signing of a joint statement to establish diplomatic relations with Sri Lanka. The proposal was presented by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Francis Fonseca, reportedly, with a view to opening new avenues for...

In the dark: can Belizeans handle the truth?

In the absence of a functioning Opposition in this parliamentary democracy we have in Belize, it is left to individual citizens on social media, on talk shows, and in the print media to ask tough questions and raise an alarm whenever they suspect...

The Comfiest Plus-sized Shorts for Hot Weather

Whether you’re planning an escape to Greece, a beach vacation along the Gulf Coast, or a private island in Belize, shorts are likely to be an essential staple of your travel wardrobe. They’re comfortable to wear, can help keep you cool during the...

South Georgia Weather Authority Forecast: August 13, 2025

Storm coverage turns more isolated in nature Thursday afternoon, but slightly better rain chances returns along with seasonably hot temperatures through the weekend. Heat index “feels like” climbs to 100°-105°+ In the tropics, Tropical Storm Erin...

Storms around on Wednesday before drier and hotter weather through the weekend

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Storms are possible in the area on Wednesday, along with scattered showers and downpours. Any storm that develops could bring heavy rain, gusty winds, and lightning. Isolated street flooding is possible. High temperatures get...

International Solar Alliance Weighs Establishing Training Center in Belize

The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is considering building a training center in Belize following a pitch made by the Ministry of Public Utilities, Energy, and Logistics. The ISA is an intergovernmental organization founded by India and France...

Leaders of Belize, Mexico, and Guatemala to Meet in Calakmul for High-Level Talks

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo will hold a trilateral meeting with Belize’s Prime Minister John Briceño and Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo this Friday in Calakmul, Mexico. The meeting, which follows Sheinbaum’s “Mañanera del...

BELIZE-CLIMATE-Belize launches third nationally determined contribution

Voluntourism Spots That Drive Measurable And Sustainable Impact

Voluntourism drives impact getty Voluntourism has often been dismissed as feel-good travel wrapped in good intentions but shallow outcomes. However, when structured well, it can create real, measurable impact for both communities and volunteers....

Dengue Surge in Belize District Strains Hospital Resources Amid Spike in Severe Cases

The surge in dengue cases plaguing the Belize District is reportedly exhausting much of the resources in the Accident and Emergency Unit of the Karl Heusen Memorial Hospital. As we have reported previously, the national total for dengue cases,...

Belize Records Boost in July Overnight Tourism Arrivals

Belize saw a boost in overnight tourism for the month of July 2025 compared to the same period last year. Director of Tourism, Evan Tillett, confirmed the positive trend, pointing to the growing number of daily international flights into the...

Belize celebrates National Day at Japan Expo

PM Briceno visits Belize pavilion at Expo Osaka By William Ysaguirre (Freelance Writer) BELIZE CITY, Mon. Aug. 4, 2025 “One Belize, One Purpose: Ecosystem for Life” was Belize’s theme for its National Day celebration, showcasing our vibrant...

BELIZE-CLIMATE-Belize Fund and DFC sign climate adaptation financing agreement

Caribbean lawyers celebrate ICJ climate change opinion: We’ve been heard

Features Narissa Fraser 2 Hrs Ago (From right) Acting Justice of the Supreme Court in The Bahamas Cheryl Bazard, KC, TT lawyer Justin Sobion, and attorney Kate Wilson, legal officer in the Department of Sustainable Development in St Lucia, outside...

Belize Sounds Climate Alarm with Intrepid Ocean Project

The Government of Belize, in partnership with Brightwater, has officially launched the country’s first blue carbon pilot project, a major step in the fight against climate change and a boost for marine conservation. The initiative, led by the...

Government of Belize and Brightwater Launch First Blue Carbon Pilot to Advance Climate Solutions and Marine Conservation

Press Release, Belize City, Belize. August 4, 2025. The Government of Belize (GOB), through the Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Conservation, in partnership with Brightwater, is proud to announce the launch of Belize’s groundbreaking blue...

Belize Launches New Ambitious Climate Goals Under Paris Agreement

Belize has launched its new Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), a list of actions that the country will take to keep with its commitments on the global climate change document, the Paris Agreement. The new NDCs were launched through a...

Environmental Studies Major Takes Root

Beginning this fall, Westmont offers a new environmental studies major to engage pressing climate-related issues, explore environmental stewardship through the lens of Christian theology and ethics, and examine the links between social and...

Belize Strengthens Regional Ties at COSEFIN Finance Meeting in Guatemala

Belize was represented at the 56th Ordinary Meeting of the Council of Ministers of Finance of Central America, Panama, and the Dominican Republic, also known as COSEFIN. Leading the Belizean delegation was the Honorable Christopher Coye, Minister...