Mentally Ill Inmate Dies in Custody at Belize Central Prison

A 26-year-old man with a history of severe mental illness has died by suicide while in custody at the Belize Central Prison. He has been identified as Tyreick C. Rodriguez. His passing has prompted renewed calls for systemic reform in the handling of …

With IDB Support, Belize Joins Global Network Of Weather Stations

Belize is one of the first countries in Latin America and the Caribbean to launch the Systematic Observations Financing Facility, an initiative led by the world meteorological organization and the UNDP. It's a system that shares weather and climate …

Could Belize Be the Next Stop for U.S. Deportees?

The Trump administration is facing serious backlash from U.S. judges for ignoring a court order related to deportations. At the center of the controversy are so-called “third countries”—nations that agree to take in non-citizens deported from the United …

Belize Launches $753K Climate Data Project with IDB Support

Belize is now the first country in Latin America and the Caribbean to benefit from an Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) project, aimed at improving the collection of weather data. Today, the National Meteorological Service of Belize and the IDB hosted …

Transport Ministry Inspects Belize City Bus Terminal for Upgrades

In related news, the Ministry of Transportation is continuing its efforts to modernize the public transport system and today, that journey brought officials to Belize City. Since March, the ministry has been conducting a nationwide tour of bus terminals to …

Software Payment Lapse Halts Belize’s Driver License System, Fix Coming Soon

The Ministry of Transportation is moving swiftly to resolve the disruption in the issuance of drivers’ licenses caused by a lapse in software payment. As we’ve reported, the system, developed in 2018 with support from the Republic of China (Taiwan), ceased …

ASP’s Vehicle Struck by Stray Bullets in Belize City Shooting

Crime May 22, 2025 No Comment 52 Yesterday’s shooting in Belize City has led to the recovery of a firearm and the detention of two individuals. Just before midday yesterday, Police responded to gunshots at the intersection of Central American Boulevard and …

Belize Prepares for 2025, Reliable Flow of Information A Top Priority

In ten days, the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season will be declared officially opened.  In its preparatory works, the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) has been meeting with stakeholders in every municipality as part of those preparations. On …

Belize City Council Launches Flood MitigationCampaign Ahead of Hurricane Season

With eleven days to the start of the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season, the Belize City Council is making its final push for preparations. This morning, the council launched a flood mitigation campaign targeting key flood-prone areas in the city. These areas …

Belize City Family Court Driver Dies in Highway Crash