Belize Volleyball men win Silver at AFECAVOL Final Four

Belize National Men’s Volleyball Team won Silver by William Ysaguirre (Freelance Writer) BELIZE CITY, Mon. July 14, 2025 The Belize senior men’s volleyball team won Silver at the Central American (AFECAVOL) Final Four tournament in San Salvador from July …

Are Taiwan Scholarships Becoming A One-Way Ticket Out of Belize?

If you thought teachers were the only ones leaving Belize for greater opportunities, you may have overlooked the opportunities students also get. For 36 years, Belize has shared a strong and collaborative diplomatic relationship with Taiwan. At Monday’s …

Education Foundation makes a science trip un-Belize-able!

Nine students from Big Sandy High School recently traveled to Belize to study rainforest ecology and marine biology. This was the fourth international science trip taken by students at BSHS and the second time our students have visited Belize. Working …

CDB Approves $5M Grant For The Reduction Of Poverty In Belize

Father Matt Ruhl Launches US Fundraiser for Catholic Schools in Belize

Known for his profound dedication to the nation and its people, Father Matt Ruhl of the Catholic Church in Belize, embarked on a fundraising effort in the United States.  The initiative has been labeled, “Lighthouse Ride Belize”, with a fundraising target …

Over 150 Maya Artifacts Return to Belize After Global Exhibition

More than 150 ancient Maya artifacts, on loan for the “Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed” exhibition, have successfully returned to Belize after a decade-long international tour. The National Institute of Culture and History (NICH) announced today the …

Belize Secures $5.2M Grant to Support Vulnerable Communities

The Government of Belize has received a major financial boost with the approval of a 5.19 million US dollar grant from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) for the implementation of the Eleventh Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF) Program. The BNTF 11 Program, …

Women in Belize City Trained to Become Mobile Device Technicians

Around 20 women from Belize City have embarked on a special skills training course to become cellphone and tablet repair technicians.  The “Cell Phone Repair Training for Women in Belize” is a collaborative effort led by the Ministry of Investment’s …

IMF Flags Economic Slowdown for Belize After Post-Pandemic Growth

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Metodij Hadzi-Vaskov, concluded its 2025 Article IV consultation with Belize on July 11, following discussions held since July 1. The IMF noted Belize’s “remarkable recovery” post-pandemic, characterized by …

1,600-Year-Old Tomb of Maya King Wearing a Jade Death Mask Discovered in Belize

After four decades, researchers have discovered the tomb of a Maya king in Belize. The king, known as Te K’ab Chaak, was the first ruler of the politically significant city of Caracol and began a royal dynasty that lasted over 450 years. The details of the …