South Stranded without the Kendall Bridge
Recovery efforts are underway in southern Belize as the community faces acute shortages due to the closure of the Kendall Bridge.
Recovery efforts are underway in southern Belize as the community faces acute shortages due to the closure of the Kendall Bridge.
Residents of Kendall struggle with daily life after the bridge connecting them to the south was washed away, affecting access to groceries and work.
Residents of Sittee River are slowly returning to normal after a flood, with some homes being restored and health officials monitoring for potential public health issues.
The Ministry of Works estimates storm damage to infrastructure at $25.2 million, with significant repairs ongoing for the Kendall Bridge and other affected areas.
Scotia Bank and the People’s United Party have pledged financial assistance to storm victims in Belize, while the Red Cross and Salvation Army provide on-ground support.
Prime Minister Dean Barrow has declared the Stann Creek District and Gales Point a disaster area following severe weather conditions.
The Caribbean Development Bank may provide funding for the construction of a new Kendall Bridge following significant infrastructure damage on the Hummingbird Highway.
Mark Ritchie Sr. recounts the tragic loss of his wife and two children during a flash flood in southern Belize.
The search for the body of 3-year-old Jayden Roches continues in Hope Creek after he was swept away by floodwaters.
Flash floods in southern Belize have resulted in five confirmed deaths and significant destruction in several communities due to heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Arthur.
Prime Minister Dean Barrow declared a national emergency due to historic floods causing loss of life and significant damage across Belize.
Brigadier General Lloyd Gillett officially handed over command of the BDF to Dario Tapia during a ceremony at Price Barracks in Ladyville.
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