Teachers across Belize turned out this week for critical meetings held by their local branches of the Belize National Teachers’ Union (BNTU) after tensions intensified over recent government salary decisions. The meetings aimed to decide the union’s next steps amid growing frustration with the Briceño administration.
Tropic Air has rolled out stricter security measures at all domestic stations following the hijacking of one of its flights on 17 April by 49-year-old American veteran Akinyela Sawa Taylor. Every passenger and personal item may be subject to a physical search,” the airline stated, adding
Senior Minister of State Dolores Balderamos Garcia has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the National AIDS Commission, according to a release from the Office of the Prime Minister. In an official statement, Balderamos Garcia said, "I am pleased to accept the Prime Minister's appointment
According to Al Jazeera, the United States defended Israel on Wednesday at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), arguing that while Israel must provide humanitarian aid to Gaza, it is not legally required to cooperate with the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA. The statement
Former Collet Area Representative Patrick Faber was arrested yesterday morning shortly after appearing at a UDP press conference in Belize City with Opposition Leader Tracy Taegar-Panton. Police say Faber allegedly sped through a checkpoint near the BelChina Bridge, prompting a police pursuit. Officers later discovered his
The Ministry of Education has issued a firm position for schools across the country, stating that schools are to remain open during the Belize National Teachers’ Union (BNTU) simultaneous membership meeting today. The ministry informed the BNTU National President Nadia Martin-Caliz that “all schools are to
On Tuesday the Belize Softball Federation (BSF) announced via its Facebook page the formation of the Belize Baseball and Softball Federation, following the adoption of a revised constitution by the Belize Softball Federation at a Special General Assembly on Saturday, April 26. According to the Federation,
Belize is hosting a two-day national workshop to review and strengthen its greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting as part of its ongoing efforts to meet international climate commitments. The Greenhouse Gas Inventory Review Workshop brings together technical experts, sector leads, and key stakeholders. The workshop aims to
According to Al Jazeera, Spain and Portugal experienced one of Europe's worst blackouts, affecting tens of millions of people and disrupting transport, communications, and medical procedures. The blackout lasted from Monday to early Tuesday, plunging major cities like Barcelona, Madrid, and Lisbon into darkness. Emergency meetings
This morning, former Collet Area Representative Patrick Faber stood alongside Opposition Leader Tracy Taegar-Panton at a UDP press conference in Belize City. Just as he finished his presentation, a team of officers swooped in and arrested him. Faber is accused of assaulting a police officer
