Travel & Tourism: WestJet is launching a new weekly nonstop flight from Winnipeg to Belize City starting Dec. 14, adding another direct Canadian link for reef, rainforest and Maya-site trips. Sports & Culture: Dangriga Mayor Robert Mariano received an Atlanta City Council proclamation honoring his public service and spotlighting Dangriga as Belize’s Cultural Capital at the heart of Garifuna heritage. STEM & Youth Development: Belize is pushing robotics as a sport—coaching, team practice and competitions—to build tech, leadership and job-ready skills, following a Caribbean STEM SEED Summit showcase. Community Wellness: The Belize Defence Force Run Club took part in the Roots and Routes 10K Relay at the Belize Botanic Gardens, earning awards while backing low-waste, reusable race practices. Food & Entertainment at Sea: Chefs Making Waves 2027 announced a star lineup including Clinton Kelly, Carla Hall and Michael Symon, with an immersive culinary festival cruise set for next spring. Anti-Trafficking Awareness: NCFC’s Blue Teddy Bear campaign urges Belizeans to wear blue on Fridays to support anti-human trafficking and protect children. Agriculture & Livestock: The Ministry of Agriculture continues herd-improvement efforts with subsidized Brahma breeding bulls and plans for a local meat processing plant to boost farmers’ returns. Belize in the Spotlight: Belize is expected to be watching the World Cup final by the scale of 1.8 billion viewers worldwide. Media Funding: A call for proposals is open for the Indigenous Community Media Fund, with a Belize eligibility list and an Aug. 9, 2026 deadline. Arts & Local Film Production: Residents in King’s Park saw helicopter activity tied to an international unscripted TV show filming in Belize.