This past weekend, the United Democratic Party (U.D.P.) celebrated its fifty-first anniversary, commemorating over five decades of dedicated service to Belize. Founded in 1973 through the collaborative efforts of the National Independence Party and the People’s Development Movement, the U.D.P. was established to create a
Area Representative Anthony Mahler has spent considerable time working in Pickstock, since being elected in November 2020. Constituents have seen the refurbishment of Berger Field on Vernon Street. They’ve also seen a partnership with the Belize City Council and Area Representative Cordel Hyde for the
October has officially begun, ushering in what many fondly call the spooky season. While most Belizeans might be gearing up for Halloween with costumes and trick-or-treating, Maya traditions offer a different perspective as October ends and November begins. Depending on where you are in the
Through a collaborative effort between the Government of Belize and UNICEF, a rudimentary water system has been introduced to the distant community of Machakilha in southern Belize. This remote village, located in the Toledo East constituency, has long endured without basic necessities like electricity and
Over the weekend, a training program in Pueblo Viejo, Toledo District, concluded with a celebration of newfound skills and empowerment. This initiative, a collaboration between the Government of Belize, the Taiwanese Technical Mission, and the Tumul Uj Pueblo Mopan Women’s Group, provided sixteen women, including
Once the backbone of Belize as caregivers, laborers, and essential members of the workforce, these individuals are now in their twilight years. This week, they are being celebrated during Older Persons Week, part of the International Day of Older Persons observed annually on October 1st
At the stroke of midnight, forty-five thousand dockworkers on the U.S. Eastern seaboard launched a massive strike, affecting over thirty ports from Maine to Texas. This industrial action has sparked concern among Belizean importers, who worry about the potential delays in their shipments. The dockworkers
Tonight, the conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate, igniting international crises. Nearly a year has passed since Israel began its bombing campaign on the Gaza Strip, which started after the Palestinian militant group Hamas fired rockets into Israel in protest of the Gaza
At the seventy-ninth United Nations General Assembly, Minister of Foreign Affairs Francis Fonseca delivered a compelling address, highlighting several international conflicts, including the ongoing crisis in Haiti. Last month, Belize took a proactive step by deploying two B.D.F. officers to Haiti, supporting the United Nations
In his address, Minister Fonseca also emphasized the importance of climate justice for developing nations. He explained that Belize is a member of the Alliance of Small Island Developing States, which contributes less than one percent of global emissions. However, these nations feel the impact
