Fonseca was thrilled about the great news for Belize’s sugar industry following the UK’s decision to keep its current Autonomous Tariff Quota for raw cane sugar. This means Belize’s raw cane sugar can still enter the UK market with zero tariffs, and our sugar exports
Earlier this year, Minister of the Blue Economy, Andre Perez, mentioned that the fees for archaeological reserves would go up, but that deadline has already come and gone. Today, Minister of Education and Culture, Francis Fonseca, explained to reporters that the delay was just due
Belize: The Caribbean Beat in the heart of Central America – many of us grew up hearing this catchy phrase on Radio Belize. But how much does Belize benefit from this identity? You’d think that being part of both the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the
On Tuesday, the residents of San Narciso in the Orange Walk District gathered for the handover of plumbing materials for a new water system. Ministers of State Ramon Cervantes and Ramiro Ramirez, along with UNICEF Country Representative Alison Parker, presented the materials to the local
Speaking to the crowd, Corozal Southwest Area Representative Ramiro Ramirez expressed his gratitude to the Government of Taiwan for their help in providing the solar panels. He also emphasized the importance of water conservation, especially with the new water system on the way. [caption id="attachment_26509" align="alignright"
What about the idea of a film school in Belize? A local film company is reportedly planning to use Galen University’s film industry classes to make this happen. Minister Fonseca thinks it’s a great idea, but he mentioned that they need more details about the
A few minutes ago, Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a concession speech at Howard University in Washington, DC., following Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election. In her address, Harris acknowledged the emotions of her supporters, saying, "Now I know folks are feeling and
On Malaria Day in the Americas, the Ministry of Health and Wellness highlighted Belize's success in becoming malaria-free, with the World Health Organization (WHO) officially certifying the country on June 19, 2023. Belize has now gone nearly six years without local transmission, reporting its last
Donald Trump secured his presidential victory after running a campaign heavily focused on a tough stance against immigration. Central to his platform was a promise to enforce stricter immigration policies, including mass deportations of undocumented immigrants. His rhetoric resonated with many of his supporters, who
Hurricane Rafael intensified into a Category 3 storm on Wednesday afternoon as it passed by the Cayman Islands, heading toward western Cuba, where it was expected to make landfall by evening. According to the National Hurricane Center, Rafael was forecast to strengthen even further before
