We also spoke with Christy Almeida, the Co-Founder of Autism Belize. She shared her perspective on the tragic events and the heartbreak it has caused for her organization and the staff at Stella Maris. Almeida, who is also the mother of an autistic teenager, expressed
Almeida explained that autistic children need a lot of attention. She mentioned a study by the University of Wisconsin, which found that parents raising autistic kids often experience stress like the PTSD that war veterans face. Christy Almeida, Co-founder, Autism Belize “The university of Wisconsin did a
Today, fire stations across Belize City were pretty much deserted as firefighters staged a sickout. Except for a few administrative staff, firefighters from several stations on both the north and south sides called in sick, clearly showing their frustration with their working conditions. Recently, many
A mother and her four children are left homeless tonight after a devastating fire destroyed their home earlier today. Yvette Bernardez was at work when she got the heartbreaking news that her house was on fire. She lost everything in the blaze. To make matters
The fire station that was supposed to be built after the Cleghorn Street compound was sold before the 2020 election is now expected to be completed by the end of this year. That's according to the Minister of Disaster Risk Management, Andre Perez. Perez told
There have been no arrests yet for the shooting death of thirty-nine-year-old Brandon Baptist, who was killed at the Marion Jones complex. The incident happened last Friday evening during a football match after a dispute between two groups. According to police, Baptist was shot after
Radio continues to be a key medium for news, public announcements, information, and entertainment in Belize. Even though the internet and online broadcasting have gained popularity, radio still has a loyal audience. In this week's edition of Kolcha Tuesday, we spotlight three radio personalities. Two
Earlier today, used-car dealers temporarily blocked the northern border crossing, claiming that a proposed regulation will drive them out of business. The regulation, which isn't new, would value used cars from the U.S. at the 'transaction value' which is the actual price paid for the
Just one month into the new year, Belizeans are gearing up for the 2025 elections. Although the official date hasn't been announced, members of the People’s United Party (P.U.P.), including Prime Minister John Briceño, have hinted at an early date. As the P.U.P.'s current administration
Brigadier General Azariel Loria stepped into the role of commander of the Belize Defense Force, taking over from Brigadier General Steven Ortega. Now, nearly three years later, Commander Loria's tenure is drawing to a close. At the B.D.F.'s forty-seventh anniversary, Loria looked back on his
