February 7, 2025

National Symbols Bill introduced; intends to vest ownership in perpetuity to the state

Belize has a prescribed National Flag, Anthem ("Land of the Free"), Prayer (as written by George Price), Tree (mahogany), flower (black orchid), animal (Baird's tapir) and [...]
February 2, 2025
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Belize launches ambitious project to boost blue economy with World Bank support

This initiative is critical for Belize, which has been grappling with serious environmental challenges. The country ranks third among small island developing states in terms of [...]
January 31, 2025

High Court rules against Feinstein in Stake Bank compulsory acquisition case; Feinstein group to appeal ruling

The court's ruling came as a disappointment to the Feinstein Group, which claims it has invested in Stake Bank for the past two decades. It said [...]
January 30, 2025

Spawning Aggregations in Belize: Signs of Life in the Seas that Need Protection (Part 3 of 3)

This story continues from parts 1 and 2.
January 30, 2025

Spawning Aggregations in Belize: Signs of Life in the Seas that Need Protection (Part 2 of 3)

For Part 1 of this story, see here.
January 30, 2025

Spawning Aggregations in Belize: Signs of Life in the Seas that Need Protection (Part 1 of 3)

By Aaron Humes: As a country that depends on fishing for multiple national and personal income sources, Belize is paying increasing attention to the fish stocks [...]
January 29, 2025

Peter Lara arraigned and remanded for murder, attempted murder

On Tuesday morning, around 9:15 a.m., Lara was escorted to the Belize City Magistrate's Court where he appeared without legal representation and was read four criminal [...]
January 29, 2025

Barrow on Lee Mark Chang: “No concern, he’s never done anything for Mesopotamia”

Chang, who launched his campaign last week with much fanfare, is running under Tracy Panton’s slate. However, Barrow brushed off the announcement, suggesting that Chang has [...]