Belizean Creative: Photographer, event producer and entrepreneur Chellsea Elle Peña is building a career between Belize and Los Angeles, working across events, artist management and creative direction. She has supported Belizean DJs Clarks and Smurf and Caribbean artists through her production company. Music: Belize’s music community is mourning singer, songwriter and guitarist Justin Castillo, known as J. Cas. His blend of R&B, neo-soul and Belizean Kriol reached audiences at major festivals, including the Belize International Music and Food Festival. Arts & Culture: Belizean students earned awards at an international art exhibition in Taiwan, while Sugar City celebrated Mestizo heritage through Día de los Muertos traditions. Kriol Heritage Day also called on Belizeans to take pride in their roots. On Stage: The Caribbean Music Awards 2026 is reaching global audiences through a broadcast premiere. Halloween: Costumes brought colour to Holiday Hotel’s annual party, while the Rotary Club of Belize Sunrise hosted its Haunted Warehouse.
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Creative Spotlight: Belizean-born producer, photographer and entrepreneur Chellsea Elle Peña is building events between Belize and Los Angeles, blending her culture with work alongside artists and DJs. Music: Belize’s music community is mourning singer-songwriter and guitarist J. Cas, whose soulful blend of R&B, neo-soul and Kriol featured at major festivals and in songs including “Forget About Me” and “Streets.” Cultural Traditions: Orange Walk is preparing a Día de los Muertos celebration, where families honor loved ones with altars, candles, marigolds and favorite foods.
Creative Spotlight: Belizean-born producer, photographer and entrepreneur Chellsea Elle Peña discusses building events and creative projects between Belize and Los Angeles through Peña Productions and Clarks & Smurf ENT. Music Community: Belize mourns singer, songwriter and guitarist J. Cas, whose R&B and neo-soul sound blended contemporary influences with Kriol; he performed at major local festivals and released songs including “Forget About Me” and “Streets.” Artist Safety: Belizean artist Kenny Juice was shot after leaving a Queen Charlotte Street shop; police suspect the attack was gang-related. Cultural Traditions: Orange Walk’s Día de los Muertos celebration put remembrance at the heart of a two-day event, with traditional altars, food and offerings honoring loved ones.
Belizean Music: The music community is mourning singer, songwriter and guitarist Justin Castillo, known as J. Cas. His blend of R&B, neo-soul and Belizean Kriol helped make him a distinctive voice on the local scene. Culture & Tradition: Orange Walk’s Día de los Muertos celebration honored loved ones with family altars, food and offerings, while Kriol Heritage Day called on Belizeans to celebrate their roots. Arts & Events: Belizean students won awards at an international art exhibition in Taiwan, and Halloween celebrations brought creative costumes and spooky fun to local events.
Día de los Muertos: Orange Walk is celebrating Mestizo heritage with a two-day event at Central Park. Organizers shared how family altars, candles, marigolds and favourite foods help honour loved ones. Halloween: Costumes took the spotlight at Holiday Hotel’s annual party, while the Rotary Club of Belize Sunrise turned its Haunted Warehouse into a spooky seasonal attraction. Meraki Studios also unveiled a handmade Halloween collection. Belizean Art: Four students earned recognition at an international art exhibition in Taiwan, which drew more than 60,000 entries. Caribbean Music: The Caribbean Music Awards 2026 is reaching a global audience through its broadcast premiere. Kriol Culture: Kriol Heritage Day offered a reminder to take pride in Belize’s roots.
Halloween Arts: Belize City’s Rotary Club Sunrise has turned a warehouse into a haunted attraction with scare actors and animated props, raising funds for youth and community projects. Holiday Hotel’s annual costume party and Meraki Studios’ handmade Halloween collection also bring local creativity to the season. Cultural Traditions: Orange Walk is preparing a two-day Día de los Muertos celebration, with organizers highlighting family altars, candles, marigolds and food offerings as ways to remember loved ones. Belizean Art: Four Belizean students won awards at an international exhibition in Taiwan, competing among more than 60,000 entries. Caribbean Music: The 2026 Caribbean Music Awards will reach global audiences through a broadcast premiere.
Día de los Muertos: Orange Walk is preparing a two-day celebration at Central Park, where families will honor loved ones with traditional altars, candles, marigolds and favorite foods. Halloween: Belize City’s Haunted Warehouse promises live scare actors and spooky surprises, with proceeds supporting the Rotary Club of Belize Sunrise’s community projects. Caribbean Music: The 2026 Caribbean Music Awards is reaching global audiences through a broadcast premiere. Punta Fest: The countdown is on for the November 7 event at Traveller’s Bar. Belizean Art: Four students earned awards at an international exhibition in Taiwan, which drew more than 60,000 entries.
Culture: International Kriol Heritage Day celebrated Belize’s language and traditions, with the National Kriol Council urging young people to keep the heritage alive. Food & Halloween: Chon Saan favourites are now selling in Benque Viejo ahead of the restaurant’s official opening. In Belize City, Rotary Club of Belize Sunrise’s Haunted Warehouse brought scares and fundraising for community projects. Arts & Festivals: Four Belizean students earned awards in an international art exhibition in Taiwan, which drew more than 60,000 entries. The Caribbean Music Awards 2026 is set for a global broadcast premiere, while Punta Fest’s November 7 countdown is underway. Sport: Belizean cricketer Tanez Francis is among the Caribbean’s Under-23 squad facing the Wider Commonwealth in Antigua on November 1. Belize also made its first official Goalball appearance, a milestone for adaptive sports.
Halloween in Belize City: Rotary Club of Belize Sunrise has turned a warehouse into a haunted attraction with scare actors and animated props, raising funds for youth, education and community projects. Belizean Music: Entertainer Kenny Juice is recovering after being shot on Queen Charlotte Street; police say a gang connection is possible, but no motive is confirmed. Kriol Heritage: National Kriol Council leaders urged Belizeans to take pride in their language and traditions and pass them on to younger generations. Belizean Arts: Four students won awards at an international art exhibition in Taiwan, which drew more than 60,000 entries. Caribbean Music: The 2026 Caribbean Music Awards reached audiences across the region and beyond in its global broadcast premiere. Punta Fest: The countdown is on for the November 7 celebration at Traveller’s Bar.
Kriol Culture: International Kriol Heritage Day called on Belizeans to celebrate their language, music, food and traditions, and pass them on to younger generations. Belize Music Scene: Entertainer Kenny Juice, whose real name is Kenroy Linares, is recovering in stable condition after being shot in Belize City; police say the attack may be gang-related, but have not established a motive. Cricket: Belize is among 12 Caribbean nations represented in a regional Under-23 squad set to play a showcase match in Antigua on November 1 during CHOGM 2026. Young Artists: Four Belizean students won awards at Taiwan’s World School Children’s Art Exhibition, which drew more than 60,000 entries. Live Events: Holiday Hotel’s annual Halloween party brought out creative costumes, music and a competition, while the 2026 Caribbean Music Awards reached regional and international audiences through its broadcast premiere. Adaptive Sports: Team Belize made its first official appearance in goalball, a milestone for the growth of inclusive sport in the country.
Belize Entertainment: Singer Kenroy “Kenny Juice” Linares is recovering in stable condition after being shot in Belize City. Police say a gang connection is possible, but no motive has been confirmed. Halloween: Holiday Hotel’s annual “Terror in Town” party brought out creative costumes, prizes and local DJs on October 24. Caribbean Music: The 2026 Caribbean Music Awards premiered globally, with performances and artists from across the region now available to audiences online. Belizean Arts: Four students earned awards at Taiwan’s World School Children’s Art Exhibition, which drew more than 60,000 entries. Upcoming Festival: Punta Fest is counting down to November 7, with Traveller’s Bar preparing for the celebration. Cricket: Belize is among 12 Caribbean nations represented in the Commonwealth Future Stars Under-23 match in Antigua on November 1.
Belizean Art: Four students won awards at Taiwan’s World School Children’s Art Exhibition, which drew more than 60,000 entries. Isabella Emma Waldman earned silver, Sanjana Moolchandani bronze, and Samar Bathija and Kushan Thadhani received excellence awards. Halloween Style: Holiday Hotel’s annual “Terror in Town” party brought costume contests, prizes and DJ sets to San Pedro on October 24. Caribbean Music: The 2026 Caribbean Music Awards reached global audiences with a broadcast premiere on YouTube and partner channels, showcasing about 100 artists. Festival Calendar: Punta Fest is gearing up for November 7, while the Caribbean Rum Cake Festival celebrated the region’s culinary traditions. Maya Heritage: New genetic research suggests 226 teeth placed with an elite Maya woman belonged to distant ancestors buried elsewhere, offering fresh insight into ancient burial practices.
Arts & Culture: Belize joined Algeria, Namibia, South Africa, Timor-Leste and Uganda in supporting a photo exhibition at UN Headquarters, featuring images and stories of Sahrawi life in exile. Local Creativity: Meraki Studios founder Astrid Xiu unveiled handmade Halloween earrings inspired by ghosts, pumpkins and Día de los Muertos, with some pairs taking hours to craft. Music: Orange Walk businessman Renan Briceño Sr., remembered for his community contributions, also promoted RB’s Karaoke and founded the TLC Band in 2019. Caribbean Flavours: Belizean bakers will be among 23 representing the region at the Rum Cake & Caribbean Black Cake Festival in Florida on Nov. 15, with tastings, performances and holiday shopping.
Belizean Music: Orange Walk businessman Renan Briceño Sr., remembered for his contributions to music and community life, founded RB’s Karaoke and launched the TLC Band in 2019. Artistic Achievement: Four Belizean students won a silver medal, bronze medal and two Excellence Awards at Taiwan’s World School Children’s Art Exhibition, competing against more than 60,000 entries. Handmade Design: Meraki Studios founder Astrid Xiu is showcasing a Halloween collection of handmade polymer-clay earrings inspired by the season, Día de los Muertos and popular films. Festival Season: The countdown is on for Punta Fest at Traveller’s Bar on November 7. Belizean bakers will also be represented at the November 15 Rum Cake & Caribbean Black Cake Festival in Florida, alongside bakers from more than 20 Caribbean countries and territories. Maya Heritage: New reporting from Caracol explores archaeological research challenging long-held ideas about the ancient Maya metropolis.
Handmade Belizean Art: Meraki Studios founder Astrid Xiu unveiled a Halloween collection of polymer-clay earrings, with designs inspired by the season, Día de los Muertos and pop culture. Young Artists: Four Belizean students won awards at Taiwan’s World School Children’s Art Exhibition, competing among more than 60,000 entries from 43 countries. Maya Heritage: Archaeologists at Caracol are challenging long-held ideas about the ancient Maya city, where Caana remains Belize’s tallest human-made structure. Coming Up: Punta Fest is set for November 7 at Traveller’s Bar; organizers say the music lineup will be announced soon. Caribbean Flavours: Belizean bakers will be among those represented at the Rum Cake & Caribbean Black Cake Festival in Florida on November 15, featuring treats and performances from across the region.
Maya Heritage: New research at Caracol is challenging long-held ideas about Maya civilization, as archaeologists uncover more about the ancient city hidden in Belize’s rainforest. Young Artists: Four Belizean students earned a silver medal, bronze medal and two Excellence Awards at Taiwan’s World School Children’s Art Exhibition, competing against more than 60,000 entries. Live Music: Punta Fest is set for November 7 at Traveller’s Bar, with the lineup still to be announced. Caribbean Flavours: Belizean bakers will join representatives from more than 20 Caribbean countries at the Rum Cake & Caribbean Black Cake Festival in South Florida on November 15. Belize on Camera: A new feature revisits model Kamie Crawford’s 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit shoot on Belize’s beaches.
Young Artists: Four Belizean students earned a silver medal, a bronze medal and two Excellence Awards at Taiwan’s World School Children’s Art Exhibition, competing against more than 60,000 entries from 43 countries. Live Music: Punta Fest is two weeks away, with Travellers Liquors promising a night of music and good vibes at Traveller’s Bar on November 7; the lineup is still to come. Belize on the Runway: Model and podcast host Kamie Crawford is celebrating her birthday weekend, with a look back at her 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit shoot on Belize’s beaches. Belizean Sport: Sixty-five karate athletes are set to represent Belize at the World Shoto Cup.
Live Music: The countdown is on for Punta Fest, set for November 7 at Traveller’s Bar; organizers say lineup details are coming soon. Football on TV: Belize viewers can watch Crystal Palace take on Newcastle United on NexgenMax. Belize in the Spotlight: Model and podcast host Kamie Crawford is celebrating her birthday with a look back at her 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit shoot in Belize. 3x3 Basketball: Belize is among the teams in the qualifying draw for the AmeriCup, running October 28 to November 1 in El Salvador.
Live Music: The countdown is on for Punta Fest, set for November 7 at Traveller’s Bar; organizers say the lineup is still to come. Belize on the Fashion Page: Model and podcast host Kamie Crawford is celebrating her birthday with a look back at her 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit shoot in Belize, ahead of her fourth feature in the magazine’s 2027 issue. Local Screen: Belizean TV series Noh Matta Wat is returning for season five. Culture & Community: St. Michael’s OysterFest is set to return, featuring the reveal of a restored 1920 buyboat.
Community Sports: Two men have been charged with the murder of Wilson “Chato” Perez, a 35-year-old community sports organizer from Carmelita Village. Basketball: Belize is in the qualifying draw for the FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup, set for October 28 to November 1 in El Salvador. Culture: Japan Day is set to highlight cultural and educational ties between Belize and Japan. Karate: Sixty-five Belizean athletes are heading to the World Shoto Cup. Belizean TV: “Noh Matta Wat” returns for a fifth season.
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