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How to watch Australia vs Argentina: FREE Rugby Championship 2025 streams, TV schedule, preview
It's safe to assume both the Wallabies and the Pumas learned plenty from last weekend's thriller. Argentina had led 21-7 at half-time, but couldn't cope with Australia after the interval, with Angus Bell crossing the whitewash in the 85th minute...

Belizeans in Taiwan Eagerly Await Independence Day Celebration
September celebrations are underway and with the carnival road march and the Tenth Parade behind us, Belizeans are now eagerly anticipating the Independence Day festivities. Here at home, that means another parade bursting with color, music, and...

12 best things to do in the Yucatán Peninsula
The Yucatán Peninsula has it all. Ancient Maya ruins, colonial-era cities, buzzy beach towns, azure waters, wild nature, mesmerising museums and a flavor-packed food scene. The peninsula is made up of three distinct states – as well as bits of...

Belize Honors 227th Anniversary of the Battle of St. George’s Caye
St. George’s Caye, September 10, 2025 – Belize commemorated the 227th Anniversary of the Battle of St. George’s Caye this morning during the 19th Annual Remembrance Ceremony held on the historic island. The ceremony featured historical reflections...

Central & South American apparel imports jump 12.9% in H1 2025
Central America includes Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama, while South America comprises Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela, and...

Expo Belize Market Place to Go Ahead Despite Persistent Rains
With persistent rains soaking the country over the past 24 hours, final preparations are still on track for the 29th annual Expo Belize Market Place, organized by the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI). Since early July, the BCCI team...

Wishing Our Island Athletes the Best at the Central American Games
I can’t begin to express how proud I am of our island athletes who are about to represent San Pedro and Belize at the upcoming Central American Games 2025 in Guatemala. It’s not every day that we see so much talent coming from our little island,...

Weekend Movie Reviews and Previews
“The Long Walk” is a grueling and unpleasant dystopian tale with a cautionary message about the dangers of authoritarian rule. It’s a well-made, skillfully acted film that is to be experienced and pondered upon more than enjoyed. Film Details -...

Court Personel to Benefit From Workshop on Judicial Ethics
The Judicial Education Institute (JEI) of the Senior Courts of Belize, in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), are set to convene a vital two-day Training Workshop on Judicial Ethics on September 23-24, 2025....

Taiwan Showcases Culinary Flavors in Belmopan Cultural Exchange
The Republic of China (Taiwan), in partnership with the Belize Taiwan Chamber of Commerce, brought a taste of Taiwan to Belmopan with the 2025 International Tour of Taiwan Gourmet Cuisine. The event, held on Tuesday, at the Art Box on the George...

UDP Leaders Unite for September 10th Celebrations in Belize City
For a few hours yesterday, the factions of the United Democratic Party came together and partook in the September 10th celebrations in Belize City. Both the leader for the Alliance for Democracy, Tracy Panton and the leader of the United...

Guatemalan Flag Raised on Sarstoon During Belize’s National Day
While Belizeans across the country were waving flags and celebrating the Battle of St. George’s Caye on September Tenth, a bold and controversial move was unfolding down south. A contingent from the Guatemalan Armed Forces made its way to Sarstoon...

Newcastle v Wolves Live TV – Global channel listings on Saturday
Around the world, here are the channels you can watch Newcastle v Wolves Live TV. The global TV listings are featured below for local (to you) coverage on Saturday (3pm (UK) kick-off). The Newcastle United players looking to get their first win of...

Belize Still Reviewing U.S. “Safe Third Country” Proposal
The Government of Belize says it is still deliberating a proposal from the United States for the country to serve as a safe third country for asylum seekers. The arrangement would allow migrants deported from the U.S. to apply for asylum in Belize...

Delta flight from Atlanta diverted to Belize over mechanical issue with plane’s engine
ATLANTA — A Delta flight from Atlanta to Honduras had to be diverted to Belize on Wednesday because of problems with one of the plane’s engines. The plane took off from Atlanta around 10 a.m. on Wednesday, and one of the engines had mechanical...
Belize Shines on the Big Screen at World Premiere of Looking Through Water
New York, USA / Belize City, Belize – September 4, 2025 Belize took the international spotlight this week as Looking Through Water, a feature film starring Michael Douglas and directed by acclaimed Mexican filmmaker Roberto Sneider premiered at...
Miss Belize Universe Isabella Zabaneh Dazzles at Belize City’s 50th Carnival Road March
Our Miss Belize Universe, Isabella Zabaneh, stole the show at Belize City’s 50th Carnival Road March this past Saturday! Dressed in feathers, sequins, and pure soca spirit, she embodied the joy and energy of September celebrations. As she...

Upholding Belize’s Carnival Culture of Fifty Years
In tonight’s installment of Kolcha Tuesday, we hit the rewind button to Saturday’s festivities across Belize City. The day began at four a.m. with the annual J’ouvert. It was all about the mud, paint and energy. As the day progressed, spectators...

Fugitive Ellis Meighan Returned to Belize After 14 Months on the Run
Ellis Meighan is now on Belizean soil after having absconded the country some 14 months ago. The 33-year-old was escorted today by two agents of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and handed over to the authorities. Love...