D.O.E. to Crackdown on Single-use Plastics
Single-use plastics and Styrofoam are prohibited for use in Belize, but reports are that there is an importer operating out of western Belize who is still bringing in the banned [...]
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Green Climate Fund Approves $3 Million Grant for NAPS
The Ministry of Economic Development is announcing that the Green Climate Fund has approved a grant of almost three million Belize dollars for its readiness and preparatory support programme proposal [...]
Projects Underway for Previous NAPS Assessments
Hunter Hales was among the representatives from key partners who contributed to the successful proposal for this finance. While the Ministry of Economic Development is Belize’s National Designated Authority to [...]
Are Belizeans Falling Victim to Highway Patrol Scams in Mexico?
A known Belize City car dealer recently took to social media to warn Belizeans of an alleged scam in Chetumal that travelers are falling victim to. According to the dealer’s [...]
Addressing Long Lines at Belize/Mexico Border Crossing Ahead of Upcoming Holidays
There are several long weekends coming up in the next few weeks. While many Belizeans will travel to coastal communities across the country for some sea and sun, there are [...]
Eighteen Belizeans Detained in Mexico on Immigration Offenses in the Last Six Weeks
Up to eighteen Belizeans have been detained in Mexico on immigration offenses since the start of 2023. Four of them are minors. Most of these individuals were caught in communities [...]
Written on February 22, 2023 | Posted in Economy,Environment,Foreign Affairs,People & Places | Comments Off
Ministry of Labour Launches Education Tour on Child Labour Policy Implementation
Last Wednesday, the Ministry of Labour kicked off the implementation of its Child Labour Education tour in Chunox, Sarteneja, Progresso and Copper Bank villages in the Corozal District. In these [...]
Written on February 22, 2023 | Posted in Economy,Education,Environment,People & Places | Comments Off
Ash Wednesday: The Lenten Season Begins
It’s Ash Wednesday and today, many Christians across the country took the time to head to church to receive their ashes – the sign of the cross is placed on [...]
Church that Lost Roofing to Hurricane Lisa to Get New Dome
Prayers might have worked for the people of faith who worship at Word of Faith Church in Hattieville. On November second, the church lost its entire roof while some of [...]
Two Persons Killed When Ambulance Crashes Into Their Motorcycle
A man and a woman are dead after they were knocked down on Monday night as they were traveling across the Beaver Dam Bridge between miles thirty-eight and thirty-nine on [...]
Written on February 21, 2023 | Posted in Auto Accidents,Economy,Environment,Featured,People & Places | Comments Off
Russell Bernardez is Executed in Belize City
It’s been just over a week since we’ve reported on a murder or even a case of gun violence across the country. That is until this morning when the body [...]
Belize is No Longer 1 of Top 10 Most Murderous Countries in the World
A recent report by Insight Crime suggests that the murder rate of Belize has decreased from one hundred and twenty-five homicides recorded in 2021 to one hundred and thirteen in [...]
Man Reported Missing on Private Island
Today, the Belize Police Department issued a missing person’s bulletin for Elrick Lee Vairez. The thirty-one-year-old was reported missing on Monday. He was reportedly last seen walking on a private [...]
Written on February 21, 2023 | Posted in Economy,Environment,Featured,People & Places | Comments Off
P.M. Briceño Says Government is Prepared to Work with Bus Operators
The clock is ticking pending the removal of the chair of the Transport Board, based on an ultimatum issued by the Belize Bus Association on Monday. It is the latest [...]
Written on February 21, 2023 | Posted in Economy,Featured,People & Places,Social Issues | Comments Off
P.M. Briceño Says Unions’ April 1st Ultimatum is Unfortunate
Prime Minister Briceño has also responded to the unions who have also issued an April first deadline for the unfreezing of increments for public officers. The ultimatum follows a series [...]
Attorney General Responds to Criticism on Chief Magistrate Succession
Chief Magistrate Sharon Fraser is set to retire very shortly. News Five has confirmed reports that a Sri Lankan national has been selected to succeed Fraser as Chief Magistrate. This [...]
AG Disappointed in Chief Magistrate’s Public Comments on Successor
And, to cast aside aspersions that AG Marin-Young is fully acquainted with the individual that the commission selected to fill the post, she says she does not know much about [...]
I.D.B. Holds 36th Meeting of Regional Governors in Belize
The thirty-sixth annual meeting of the Governors of the Inter-American Development Bank member countries in Central America and the Dominican Republic concluded today in San Pedro. In his inaugural meeting [...]
Written on February 21, 2023 | Posted in Economy,Environment,Foreign Affairs,People & Places | Comments Off
P.M. Briceño Discusses World Bank Visit to Belize
On Monday, Cabinet also met with a delegation from the World Bank to discuss, among other issues, Belize’s eligibility to join the International Development Association, an arm of the World [...]
Written on February 21, 2023 | Posted in Economy,Environment,Foreign Affairs,People & Places | Comments Off
P.M. Announces a New Three-day Budget Debate Schedule
The presentation of the General Revenue Appropriations Bill for the fiscal year 2023/2024 will be made in the House of Representatives on March tenth. Thereafter, parliament will meet to debate [...]
A look at the Market Culture in Belize City
On tonight’s edition of Kolcha Tuesday we take you to the Michael Finnegan Market in Belize City. If you have ever set out to purchase fresh produce in Belize City, [...]
Written on February 21, 2023 | Posted in Agriculture,Economy,Environment,People & Places | Comments Off
3 Honda Motorcycles for Boom, Bermudian Landing
Today, the Burrell Boom Village Council in partnership with RodLa Construction Company Limited and Belize Rural North area representative Marconi Leal Senior handed over three Honda motorcycles to the Belize [...]
Police Mobility to Improve in Other Communities, Villages
…and the Commissioner of Police says that he is hoping that other communities will also get support to improve the department’s mobile unit and by extension, its ability to respond [...]
Will Anyone Be Charged for Simon Lamb Street Fire
In an update to Monday’s fire on Simon Lamb Street, the media asked the Communications Director of the Belize Police Department, Assistant Superintendent Fitzroy Yearwood if any charges will be [...]
Bridging the Gaps of Mental Illness Treatment in Belize
A study done by the Pan American Health Organization in 2013 found that thirteen percent of adults in Belize suffer from some form of mental illness. According to PAHO, the [...]
Written on February 21, 2023 | Posted in Economy,Health,People & Places,Social Issues | Comments Off
