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Since the Briceño administration announced on Tuesday that it is suspending all diplomatic ties with Israel, amid the ongoing war in the Middle East, considerable interest has been raised in [...]
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In some corners of the diplomatic community, supporters of Israel argue that Belize’s position is unfounded. According to Senator Courtenay, the advice and opinions of government representatives abroad were sought [...]
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Earlier today, the United Democratic Party issued a statement expressing concern over government’s decision to suspend diplomatic ties with Israel. The press release goes on to say, “We believe that [...]
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Also speaking on the Israel-Hamas war today was Cabinet Minister, Dolores Balderamos-Garcia who expressed full support of Belize’s position and actions against Israel. She says that Belize must be on [...]
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There was a murder last evening in the Vista del Mar area of Ladyville. Sometime around 6:15 p.m., police responded to a seaside location just off Ocean Jack Drive where [...]
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Six months after being placed on pretrial detention for the murder of his wife and his brother, Miguel Encalada appeared before a senior magistrate in the lower court where he [...]
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The Belize Progressive Party has issued a statement raising serious concern over a proposed nine million dollar investment by the Social Security Board in Belize Premium Spirits and Liquors Limited. [...]
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Belize Rural South Area Representative, Andre Perez, remains without a ministerial portfolio. It’s been almost three months since news broke that he was being accused of sexual misconduct by attorney, [...]
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The Women’s Parliamentary Caucus hosted a crucial forum commemorating the seventy-fifth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in Belize City this morning. The event convened diverse stakeholders, including [...]
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Geographic Information Systems, or G.I.S. technology, can be used for all types of tasks, including scientific investigations, as well as development and planning. As we discovered today, G.I.S. can even [...]
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Cabinet convened in special session on Monday in San Ignacio to receive presentations and engage in discussions concerning the Maya Customary Land Tenure Policy. This policy is integral to fulfilling [...]
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During our interview with Minister Dolores Balderamos-Garcia, she made it quite clear that the Maya Leaders Alliance cannot claim the entire Toledo District. Balderamos-Garcia says that policy will need to [...]
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Tensions remain between residents of Laguna and Yemeri Grove villages. The disagreement revolves around conflicting claims within the proposed boundary lines. Yemeri Grove asserts ownership within the delineated red boundary [...]
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And as the government moves forward with the Maya Customary Land Tenure Policy in the south, there is another challenge that is presenting itself. Reports on the ground suggest that [...]
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Each year, since 2011, November seventeenth has been observed as World Prematurity Day. This year, the day will be celebrated with the theme: Small Actions, Big Import: Immediate Skin-to-Skin Care [...]
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The Ministry of Education and B.N.T.U. members are mourning the death of sixty-year-old Margaret Enriquez. Enriquez died on November thirteenth due to health conditions. Her sudden passing shocked those who [...]
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The disastrous effects of Climate Change have undoubtedly exacerbated issues faced by the public sector in the region, and countries like Dominica are no exception. Despite the potential for various [...]
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