Belize continues to celebrate the annual Sixteen Days of Activism, but tonight we begin our newscast with the unfortunate story of a woman who was attacked and stabbed by her common-law husband in the presence of her three-year-old son. The incident happened in Burrell Boom Village last night and residents came out in full support […]
The convenience of having automated teller machines, otherwise known as ATMs in areas where we live, work or have to pass everyday is something that we may have taken for granted because they’ve been around for decades now. But three very costly incidents within a space of only six days against Heritage Bank ATMs have […]
Defense attorney Oscar Selgado will learn his fate on December sixth, following an adjournment in the High Court this morning. The well-known criminal lawyer, is being tried for his alleged role in a foiled plot to have Marilyn Barnes killed. In that regard, Selgado was charged for aiding and abetting the commission of murder. The […]
Today, for the first time in months, Boledo and lottery enthusiasts returned to their lottery counters to purchase their favourite numbers for the first draw since the games were put on hold back in April, when Brad’s Gaming Company’s contract was cancelled. In November, the government named MGM Entertainment Ltd., and Nando’s Wholesale LLP as […]
The internal debacle that continues to humiliate the Belmopan City Council has gotten the attention of Prime Minister John Briceño. As we reported earlier this week, Mayor Sheran Palacio is presently in Dubai attending COP28. In her absence she has left councilor Hope Amadi in charge of CitCo as acting mayor. While the Department of […]
Prime Minister John Briceño and a delegation of government officials returned from Saudi Arabia recently where they attended a summit with other CARICOM heads of government. In the past few months, both South Korea and Saudi Arabia have turned to Belize for its vote so that either of the two countries gets an opportunity to […]
This afternoon, the Belize Coast Guard held a passing out ceremony for sixty recruits. Of the bunch, Recruit Marlon Cucul received two awards: for Champion Shot and Champion Swim, while the Champion Female award went to Jianna Vanegas and the Champion recruit went to Elden Dawson. In delivering the keynote address, Prime Minister John Briceño […]
P.M. also told the new recruits that their contribution to this country will be an invaluable service and urged them to remain humble and steadfast and to be an example for the next generation. . Prime Minister John Briceño“To the 11th graduating class, I express my utmost gratitude for your selfless commitment to protecting our […]
On Thursday, we told you about the hundreds of millions of dollars that countries pledge for the Loss and Damage Fund which was launched on Day One of COP28 in Dubai. The fund, aimed at assisting nations impacted by climate-related disasters, received significant financial commitments, including one hundred million dollars from the United Arab Emirates, […]
COP 28 kicked off in Dubai on Thursday, addressing record-breaking temperatures globally. The conference aims to accelerate global climate action as the impacts of the climate crisis intensify. This year’s COP marks the conclusion of the first “global stocktake” on the progress of the 2015 Paris Agreement. However, the assessment reveals a shortfall in efforts […]
Although nations are transitioning to clean energy, the pace falls short of meeting ambitious targets. A recent U.N. report shows that national climate action plans would only reduce emissions to two percent below 2019 levels by 2030, far from the required forty-three percent reduction. Executive Director for the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre, Doctor Colin […]
The distinguished “International Women in Conservation 2023” gathering brought together key figures in the field for substantive discussions and collaborative efforts. Amanda Acosta, the Executive Director of the Belize Audubon Society, participated in the Women Leaders panel during the event. This panel featured accomplished professionals, including Virginia Burns-Perez, the Adaptive Management Program Director at Turneffe […]
If you’re a fan of standup comedy, you’ll be in for a wild treat this weekend as Comedy Belize has put together another lineup of comic entertainers who will surely bring the funny. Hosted by comedian Hot Topic, several talents will take the stage at the Jungle Pavilion at Old Belize on Saturday night. They […]
The two traffic fatalities that claimed the lives of eight construction workers since Saturday night have prompted the National Commission for Families and Children to revisit what it believes is an urgent need for heightened awareness on road safety. In a press release issued today, the N.C.F.C extended condolences to the families that are affected […]
As the festive season approaches, the Belize City Council is gearing up for a dazzling Christmas tree lighting ceremony set to take place tonight in the heart of downtown. The event promises to be a magical evening, ringing in the holiday spirit and bringing the community together. Starting in a few minutes, it is not […]
