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Disturbance in Belize and Yucatan could strengthen this weekend
ORLANDO, Fla. — We’re keeping an eye on a disturbance over Belize and the Yucatan, which could develop as it moves back over the Bay of Campeche in the southwest Gulf this weekend. For central Florida, a weak storm system remains nearby, and so...

Disturbance near Belize could become Atlantic’s next named tropical storm
ORLANDO, Fla. — Channel 9 meteorologists are monitoring an area of disturbance that has a small chance of becoming the next named Atlantic storm. A collection of showers and storms is currently forming off the coast of Belize. This weather system...
Belizeans will feel the cost if Middle East war escalates
Satellite picture shows Fordow uranium enrichment facility after a US airstrike targeted the facility, on Sunday, June 22, 2025. [Planet Labs PBC via AP] by William Ysaguirre (Freelance Writer) BELIZE CITY, Mon. June 23, 2025 Belizeans are...

Belize Tax Services Calls Them Out, Business Owner Claps Back
The Belize Tax Service is turning up the heat, naming and shaming more than a dozen businesses for unpaid taxes in a bold public notice. But while the government is calling out defaulters, at least one business owner is calling foul. Andrew...

Belize Tax Services Names 32 Offenders Owing $16.5 Million
The Belize Tax Services (BTS) is turning up the heat on tax dodgers. Thirty-two businesses and entrepreneurs have officially been called out as the department ramps up efforts to recover nearly $16.5 million in outstanding taxes. The names of...

Celebrating Belize’s rich history in chocolate making
Located in the heart of Central America, Belize is not just a tropical paradise; but a paradise for chocolate enthusiasts, with a rich history of Mayan chocolate traditions and some of the world's finest cacao. Chocolate has a long history in...
Belize’s World Cup blues
With FIFA World Cup Qualifying games taking place this past week across the globe, football fans are in a frenzy whenever their national teams take the field to give their all in the tough competition for a spot in the 2026 World Cup. But not so...

One of Belize’s Best Beach Towns Is Hidden Between the Sea and the Jungle
Placencia isn’t a resort town. It’s quieter. Warmer. Slower. The kind of place where the Caribbean still feels intimate — and where you can walk barefoot from your beach cabana to a seaside shack for grilled lobster and a cold Belikin, then head...

Belizean Youth Shine at UN Ocean Conference With Powerful Marine Art Display
Belizean youth are making a significant splash at the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) in Nice, France, as Itz’at STEAM Academy proudly represents the nation with their innovative ocean art piece and passionate advocacy for marine...
From Island Girl to Beauty Queen: Faith Edgar Crowned Miss World Belize 2025
As someone who has had the privilege of watching so many incredible young people grow up on this island, few moments feel as rewarding as this one. This past weekend, the entire island of Ambergris Caye beamed with pride as Faith Edgar, one of our...

This Island in Belize Is Home to One of the World’s Greatest Lobster Festivals
In San Pedro, July doesn’t start with fireworks—it starts with lobster. The 2025 edition of the San Pedro Lobster Festival officially kicks off on July 1, ushering in nearly two weeks of crustacean-fueled celebration across the island of Ambergris...

Tyrese Talks New Music and Upcoming Fantastic Voyage Performance
Source: Reach Media / Urban One Tyrese recently sat down with The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, and shared details on his upcoming performance aboard the Tom Joyner Foundation Fantastic Voyage, the joys and challenges of fatherhood, and an...

Racially Motivated Violence Sparks Fear in Belizean Immigrants
Tonight, fear is gripping immigrant communities in Ireland, including Belizeans, after a disturbing outbreak of racially motivated violence. What began as a peaceful vigil in support of a young assault victim quickly spiraled into chaos over the...

PSU President Accuses GOB of Union Busting via Media Campaigns
President of the Public Service Union, Dean Flowers, has coined recent advertisements as a form of union busting. According to Flowers, the government has been using its media production resources, such as the Belize Press Office, as a means to...

Belizean government warns against fake sexual enhancement products
BELMOPAN, Belize, CMC – The Belize government is warning the public against the purchase and consumption of a product in circulation labelled as Royal Honey, saying it is a product marketed for sexual enhancement. In a statement, the Ministry of...

Belize Government warns against fake sexual enhancement products
BELMOPAN, Belize, Jun 3, CMC – The Belize government is warning the public against the purchase and consumption of a product in circulation labelled as Royal Honey, saying it is a product marketed for sexual enhancement. In a statement, the...
Belize gov’t warns against fake sexual enhancement products
(CMC) — The Belize Government is warning the public against the purchase and consumption of a product in circulation labelled as “Royal Honey”, saying it is a product marketed for sexual enhancement. In a statement, the country’s Ministry of...

Yasser Musa Launches New E-Book Blending Art, Ideas, and Belizean Musa Identity
Today in Belize City, celebrated author and publisher Yasser Musa unveiled his latest creation, IMAGINEaStories, at the Imagination Factri. The digital publication is a curated collection of Musa’s Facebook posts spanning seventeen years, where he...

Barbados gets 55 nominations for CBU Media Awards
Barbados will be well represented at the 36th Caribbean Broadcasting Union (CBU) Media Awards, with four organisations earning a total of 55 nominations. Leading the way is the Government Information Service (GIS), which secured 24 nominations....

Belize issues health warning on sexual enhancement product ‘Royal Honey’
The Ministry of Health & Wellness (MOHW) in Belize is urging the public to avoid purchasing or consuming a product labeled “Royal Honey,” warning that it is falsely marketed as a natural sexual enhancement supplement and contains undeclared...