Belizeans across the country will be celebrating the birthday of George Price this Wednesday. Known as the Father of the Nation, Price led Belize to independence in September 1981 and became the country's first prime minister. He would have turned 105 tomorrow. However, celebrating his
The contract between the Kolbe Foundation and the Government of Belize for managing the Belize Central Prison is still up in the air. The previous agreement expired in mid-2024, and despite a recent meeting, both sides have raised concerns about the path forward. Once again,
Commissioner of Police Chester Williams has led the Belize Police Department longer than any of his predecessors. Despite setting this record, the top cop might be eyeing a gradual retirement. But what does his political boss think about his potential departure from law enforcement? When
We also took the chance to ask ComPol Williams if his successor might be a woman. If it happens, she will make history as the first female Commissioner of Police in the department. So, is he considering making such a groundbreaking recommendation? Reporter “Sir, are you thinking
The conflict between Palestine and Israel has been raging for over a century, making it one of the most violent disputes in the world. This ongoing struggle over land, borders, and rights includes the current war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. Belize has shown
As we mentioned, the visit was organized by Nancy Marin, founder of the Belize People’s Front. She shared that she felt it was crucial to set up a meeting between the delegation and Prime Minister John Briceño. Despite being the leader of another party with
Looking for a solid investment that also supports Belize City’s growth? The Belize City Council is opening the door to a unique investment opportunity. According to the City Council, through this opportunity, the public can support the city’s growth while earning attractive returns through municipal
Belize City streets remain largely unrepaired, despite a study conducted by the Belize City Council in November that estimated a cost of $1.6 million for necessary repairs. Over two months have passed since the study, but the damaged roads are still waiting for attention, leaving
Tomorrow marks Belize's first public and bank holiday of 2025, a day dedicated to celebrating an important chapter in the nation’s history. January 15, the birthday of George Cadle Price, has been a national holiday for four years. Since 2021, Belize has been honouring the "Father
From turning plastic waste into building materials to using coconut husks for water filtration, Muffles College students claimed the top three prizes at the Climate Change Youth Forum on Monday. The forum was hosted by the Department of Youth Services (DYS) in collaboration with the
