Across Belize, countless budding entrepreneurs are striving to become the country's next big success story. Many of these innovators are venturing into fields like beauty, health, and conservation. Tonight, we hear from Hughette Saul, the owner of A.S.H. Limited, who is blending all three by
Education Minister Francis Fonseca has given an update on the delayed increments and allowances for teachers. As we reported, the Belize National Teachers Union had threatened to take industrial action in early December when the government missed the payment deadline. The Ministry of Education then
Belize's public transportation system is still facing challenges, despite the Transport Department's push for bus operators to upgrade their fleets. It's been over a year and a half since the Ministry of Transport called on stakeholders to improve their buses. Ahead of a meeting later
Drivers, especially in the Belize District, are fed up with the shortage of license plates, stickers, and cards. The Transport Department has been getting a lot of heat over this issue. When we spoke with the Minister of Transport earlier today, he admitted that the
Premier basketball in Belize is back—or is it? At the very least, the drama is! With no confirmed start date for the 2025 season, it looks like two leagues are vying to be the top dog in Belizean basketball. First, we have the Belize Elite
Belizean author and illustrator Ian Gibson has launched an exciting fantasy-adventure series inspired by Maya culture in Belize. This three-part children’s book follows the journey of a Maya girl grieving the loss of her grandmother. She embarks on an adventure through the Maya underworld, encountering
The U.S. Embassy in Belize has announced the arrival of David Hodge as the new Chargé d’Affaires. In a Facebook post, the embassy said that Hodge previously held the role of Senior Advisor in the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs. His extensive diplomatic career includes serving
Two Belizean police officers are set to enhance their skills abroad through specialised training. The Belize Police Department announced today that the Deputy Commander of the Orange Walk Police, Assistant Superintendent of Police Armando Dubon, is heading to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and the police
Since 2018, the Organization of American States (OAS) has awarded over 800 scholarships and enabled Belizean students to pursue higher education and professional training that would have otherwise been out of reach. This initiative is part of the OAS’s ongoing collaboration with Belize’s Ministry of
Wildtracks has unveiled its newly completed wildlife rehabilitation facility, backed by a $150,000 investment from the Belize Fund for Sustainable Future. The cutting-edge facility is set to significantly enhance the rehabilitation efforts for endangered species like manatees and primates, bolstering the protection of Belize’s natural
