Saving Belize’s Scarlet Macaws: Into the Wild (Pt. 1) The Scarlet Macaw is one of Belize’s most stunning birds, but its bright colors and loud calls make it an easy target for poachers. In the Chiquibul, Friends for Conservation and Development is working tirelessly to protect these rare macaws and give them a fighting chance to survive and thrive in the wild. Digital Editor Hipolito Novelo returned to the Chiquibul for part one of ‘Saving Belize’s Scarlet Macaws: Into the Wild’. Here is that re

From The Belize Zoo To The Wild - Virtually Have you ever wanted to get up close and personal with a lion or a sloth, or a kangaroo? Well, now you can at the Belize Zoo - sort of. The zoo has launched its 360 experience, where - with a little help from virtual reality - you could be transported into the Arctic with polar bears or into the ocean with octopuses. Courtney Menzies tested it out on Saturday and has this story. . . The 360 experience is available every hour and lasts about 30 minutes.

It’s our month! It’s Belize’s Birthday. We also display the flags of our neighbors who also celebrate their Independence Day in September . Of course the Belize flag flies highest and biggest! Thank you team, for the hard work that you do, to keep this park that we have adopted, beautiful and representing the different festivities! It looks beautiful and we are ready for our September Celebrations! Courtesy Hon. Oscar Mira | Belize News Network

Celebrating Miss Universe Belize 2025, @bellaezabaneh 🇧🇿✨ Congratulations on this amazing achievement! As you head to Thailand, may your journey be full of pride, adventure, and beautiful memories. Belize is shining with you, queen! 👑 #LumiereInternational #LumiereInternationalPageantry #WomenEmpowerment #AdvocateYourVoice | Pageant Media Portal

Mopan Maya Artists Stitch Belize into CARIFESTA Spotlight Two talented Mopan Maya artists from San Antonio Village are in Barbados, and they took Belize’s rich Indigenous culture with them. Luciana Chun and Magdalena Chiac were selected to represent Belize at CARIFESTA XV, the Caribbean’s biggest celebration of arts and culture. These master artists specialize in “counted stitches”, an ancient textile tradition passed down from mother to daughter for generations. At a time when the Mopan Maya la