Community and Society
AIBL to pay FTC a US$23 million settlement in Sanctuary Bay Scam; foreign investment could be at risk
Belize’s Atlantic International Bank Limited’s (AIBL) involvement with the real estate development Sanctuary Belize has been resolved to the tune of US$23 million under...
Community and Society
Water taxi companies say the new Boat Manifest System is working
Since the implementation of the mandatory boat manifest on August 1, 2019, water taxi companies in Belize state that passengers seem to be adapting...
Community and Society
Drought costs Farmers $50 Million – GOB declares State of Emergency
As Belize faces a crippling drought, GOB declares a State of Emergency and discusses ways they can assist the more than 8,000 farms in the country.
Accidents & Disasters
Caye Caulker fire leaves one dead and several families homeless on Independence Day
A fire on Caye Caulker in the early morning of Independence Day has left one dead and as many as 16 people homeless.
Community and Society
Is Ecotourism Truly ‘Eco’ Friendly in Belize?
The term 'ecotourism' can be a questionable one in practice. St. John's College Junior College student Aidan Villanueva asks, "Is Ecotourism Truly 'Eco' Friendly in Belize?"
Community and Society
Ambergris Caye celebrates Belize’s 38th Anniversary of Independence with traditional flag raising ceremony and vibrant parade
Belize's 38th Anniversary of Independence was celebrated with full revelry, color and joy throughout the streets of Ambergris Caye.
Community and Society
San Pedro Town Council and Traffic Department working to minimize traffic accidents
Aiming to decrease traffic accidents on the island, the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) and San Pedro Traffic Department (SPTD) is informing residents that any sign found on public property which is obstructing the view of outgoing traffic will be removed as of Wednesday, September 18th.
Community and Society
Caye International Bank Named Best Offshore Private Bank in Latin America for 2019.
After Caye International Bank was named the Most Outstanding Offshore Bank in Central America in 2018, Wealth and Finance International has now ranked it as the Best Offshore Private Bank in Latin America in 2019 for the first time.