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Havoc or hegemony?
Belizeans, like many people the world over, are going about their business as usual on this Monday morning, but the world is not the same as it was a few days ago. Things were not good for many; in fact, surviving another day was a challenge for...
Climate Change Caribbean Community awards Cuban Institute of Meteorology
HAVANA, Cuba, Jun 27 (ACN) Cuban Institute of Meteorology (INSMET) received one of the awards presented by the Caribbean Community Climate Change Center, (CCCCC), at a gala commemorating its 20 years of foundation at its headquarters in Belmopan,...

Global Climate Risk Index Ranks 188 Countries by Vulnerability and Access to Finance
The Climate Finance Vulnerability Index ranks 188 countries according to both their vulnerability to hazards and their financial resilience. Researchers at the Columbia Climate School, with support from the Rockefeller Foundation, have unveiled a...

CEMO Staff Trained in Disaster Evacuation for Persons With Disabilities
Personnel from the Belize City Council’s City Emergency Management Organization (CEMO) have completed a specialized training session focused on inclusive disaster preparedness. The two-day sessions equipped CEMO officers with the skills to conduct...
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Guesty teams up with vacation rental management company
Short-term rental industry platform Guesty has been certified as the new property management system of choice for Casago, a premier vacation rental property management company and its network or providers. This news comes on the heels of Casago’s...

What is happening with Kristina Corinthos and her family on General Hospital? Plot details explained
In the current scenario of the daytime soap opera General Hospital, Kristina Corinthos-Davis was caught up in a tragic fire at Charlie's Pub. Elsewhere, Alexis was seen confronting Sidwell, and Sonny was tied up in a web created by Natalia. The...

The world’s most beautiful over-water villas and bungalows (that aren’t in the Maldives)
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UB albergará nueva sede del Centro Climático del Caribe
La Universidad de Belize (UB) en Belmopán será el nuevo hogar del Centro de Cambio Climático de la Comunidad del Caribe, conocido como el 5Cs. La ceremonia de colocación de la primera piedra se celebró este martes, coincidiendo con el vigésimo...

Gen Z Holds the Cards in New Top-of-Wallet Showdown
Banks and credit unions have long chased “top-of-wallet” bragging rights, but as consumers swap leather billfolds for digital wallets and tuned-in intentions, that coveted spot has never been harder or more consequential to win. For the four...

What happened to Natalia Ramirez on General Hospital? Character’s fate explored
Natalia Ramirez is on her exit journey on General Hospital, almost a year and a half after she arrived in town. Played by Eva LaRue, Natalia was portrayed as a homophobic mother to Blaze. Her constant interference in her daughter's life and her...
Deadline extension: basic training course on ocean acidification
Dates: 11-15 August 2025 Location: Kingston, Jamaica Deadline for receipt of application from the nominating national authority: 2 July 2025 Form A and Form C The course is a cooperative effort organized by the International Atomic Energy Agency’s...

Archaeologists Just Found A "Lost City" That Even The Government Didn't Know About
For much of human history, contacting previously unknown people groups and discovering ancient ruins involved a painstaking process of exploring unfamiliar lands and digging through layers of fauna and dirt. Christopher Columbus, for example, had...

EDC director brings a depth of experience
PORT TOWNSEND — David Ballif, EDC Team Jefferson’s newly hired executive director, said he hasn’t stopped smiling since he arrived in Port Townsend at the beginning of June. Ballif grew up in Mount Vernon, where he said his parents owned and...

BEL to Submit New Rate Proposal After PUC Rejects Increase
Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) says that it is preparing a new pricing proposal to submit to the Public Utilities Commission, following the PUC’s rejection of a proposed rate increase earlier this month.On April 4, BEL submitted a proposal for...

Is Natalia fame Eva LaRue leaving General Hospital? Exit status explained
Eva LaRue, known for her work in daytime dramas and primetime series, has officially bid farewell to her role on General Hospital. LaRue’s portrayal of Natalia Rogers-Ramirez, the mother of the controversial character Blaze, concluded with the...

Advocates urge policy reform to advance LGBTQIA+ rights in Guyana
BOLD colours, a vibrant atmosphere, and a message of acceptance filled the streets on Saturday afternoon as several people turned out in support of the 2025 Guyana Pride Parade. Since its inception in 2018, the parade has grown steadily, becoming...
Regional Headquarters For 5 C's Will Be At UB
The Caribbean Community Climate Change Center is moving from its current location - a rented office at the the David L Mckoy Building - to their own digs at University of Belize. Today saw the groundbreaking for its new office, which will be...

General Hospital recap (June 30, 2025): Daisy Celeste’s christening, Natalia’s struggles, and Charlie’s pub fire
In the latest episode of General Hospital, which aired on June 30, 2025, Daisy Celeste was christened. This religious ceremony brought together family and friends in Port Charles. But away from the church, emotional turmoil, strained...

Stakeholders Condemn Dredging Activity Near Mexico Rocks
Dredging activity observed near the Mexico Rocks recreational zone, located within the Hol Chan Marine Reserve, has sparked outrage and concern among environmentalists and tourism stakeholders. They are alarmed at the potential impacts such...

UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | June 23 to June 29, 2025
Every Monday, we bring you UPSC Current Affairs Pointers—a concise, exam-focused guide to help you stay ahead in your Prelims and Mains preparation. Reports (FYI: The data provided in these reports can be used to substantiate your Mains answer and...