U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to expand a detention facility at the U.S. naval base in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, to hold up to 30,000 deported immigrants. The order directs the Pentagon and the Department of Homeland Security to prepare the facility to
The High Court has ruled that the intended acquisition of 23.4 acres of land, known as the Extension of Stake Bank Island, does not violate any provisions of the Constitution. In its decision, the court declared that the acquisition, as published in the Gazette on August
Earlier today, the Minister of Home Affairs, Kareem Musa, addressed concerns about the pace of police recruitment in Belize. During the interview, he pointed out both achievements and limitations. When questioned about fulfilling the government’s commitment, Musa clarified that the police academy’s capacity can only accommodate
Teachers are gaining new skills to inspire the next generation of performers. The Institute of Creative Arts (ICA), in partnership with the Ministry of Education, is hosting a two-day workshop at the Bliss Centre for Performing Arts. The objective of this initiative is to train
Lee Mark Chang is threatening to sue Opposition Leader Moses Shyne Barrow. Chang has issued a legal notice in response to defamatory remarks made about him during a press conference on Tuesday. The statements, broadcast on several media platforms, were made when Barrow was questioned about
During the United Democratic Party (UDP) press conference on Tuesday at its headquarters, former Minister of National Security, Mike Peyrefitte, criticised Commissioner of Police Chester Williams and Minister of Home Affairs Kareem Musa over alleged underreporting of homicide statistics. Peyrefitte accused them of misleading the public
The Milwaukee County Zoo has announced the arrival of Filly, a jaguar transferred from the Belize Zoo. Filly arrived on January 23 after travelling from Belize via Miami and ground transport to Milwaukee. Rescued under the Human Jaguar Conflict Program, Filly was brought to the Belize
A chemical pollutants workshop was held earlier today in San Ignacio, where experts gathered to develop a national strategy for managing hazardous substances. Consultant Stephen Sangster said that the session he's leading today is focused on assisting Belize in implementing and reporting on global chemical
In an interview with the press today, Police Commissioner Chester Williams spoke on the ongoing investigation into the recent shooting of Emil Rivers in Independence Village. The Professional Standards Branch (PSB) is currently leading the investigation. Williams explained that Rivers had assaulted Inspector Rosado with a butcher
The issue of whether high-ranking police officers should own private businesses has sparked a heated debate, raising concerns about ethics, conflicts of interest, and public trust. Supporters argue that officers, like other professionals, are entitled to financial security, particularly in low-paying areas. However, critics warn
