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A small Central American nation just made sporting history that shows years of dedication paying off. Belize captured its first ever senior men's volleyball title with a commanding victory over Costa Rica.
A small island school in Belize just graduated its largest class ever, with 153 students earning diplomas and two-thirds making the honor roll. The milestone marks half a century of shaping futures on Ambergris Caye.
Maya communities in southern Belize are leading a million-tree initiative to heal forests damaged by catastrophic wildfires. More than 5,000 trees have already reached vulnerable villages, restoring both nature and the food systems families depend on.
Archaeologists in Belize uncovered remarkably preserved wooden structures showing how Maya communities thrived in wetlands after droughts forced them to abandon cities. The discovery rewrites what we thought possible in tropical archaeology.
Belize just launched an ambitious mission to plant one million trees by 2035, with the Prime Minister planting the first one himself. The Greening Belize Initiative brings together government, the UN, and everyday citizens to restore forests devastated by wildfires and development.
Belize just launched an ambitious plan to plant one million trees across the country by 2035, teaming up with the United Nations to restore forests and protect communities from climate change. Prime Minister John Briceño planted the first tree himself to kick off the nationwide effort.
When one lottery winner missed the deadline to claim their $111,111.11 prize, Belize Government Lotteries decided the money should still do good. The unclaimed jackpot will be donated to charity, even though the lottery didn't turn a profit last year.
A lottery winner in Belize missed the deadline to claim their $111,111.11 prize, but the money won't go to waste. Instead, the entire jackpot will be donated to charity this February.