It is a plant in the botanical class of cannabis that is grown for industrial and consumable purposes. Hemp can also be used to make a wide range of products, including cloth, and refined into a variety of commercial items, such as paper, rope, and biodegradable plastics.
The Briceño administration is being called out by the University of Belize Faculty and Staff Union for failing to deliver on its word to the University of Belize. In opposition, the People’s United Party strongly criticized the decision of the previous government when it decided
In a statement issued by the union, it says, with deep frustration, the U.B.F.S.U. notes the P.U.P.’s failure to follow through on these promises. Despite the party’s strong rhetoric and stated commitments, U.B. continues to face significant financial challenges, and the promised increase in funding
June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness month and Belize is doing its part to end the stigma surrounding mental health. Today, over one hundred and sixty men gathered for a mental health conference. At this session, men were able to speak to a panel of
On Wednesday, Minister of Education Francis Fonseca weighed in on the Santa Cruz Village bullying incident that went viral last week. As we have reported, the Belize Police Department intervened and led mediations between all parties involved. And while the perpetrators of the act will
According to the Minister of Culture, Francis Fonseca, Belize City’s new carnival route is all but finalized. The only thing left is to make it official via a press release. So, where will the 2024 carnival begin and end? Here is what Minister Fonesca revealed. [caption
Belize has long agreed to send a team of law enforcement officers to Haiti to assist the nation in its efforts to restore citizen security. That team is yet to be deployed. So, what is the hold up? Minister of Foreign Affairs Francis Fonseca says
Earlier this month, Prime Minister John Briceño led a high-level delegation to El Salvador for the inauguration of President Nayib Bukele. The delegation included the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Francis Fonseca. Belize and El Salvador have been in negotiations over a partial scope agreement that
Belize is known for many things, including its natural wonders. Travellers Liquors is also promoting Belize as one of the leading rum producers in the Caribbean. Through the West Indies Rum and Spirits Producers Association, Travellers crafted a special edition premium rum to commemorate CARICOM’s
The recent incident in the South China Sea has significantly escalated tensions between the Philippines and China. The Philippines accused China of using bladed weapons against its coast guard near the Second Thomas Shoal, a contested area in the Spratly Islands. This clash, part of
