In his State of the Nation address earlier this week, Prime Minister John Briceño spoke about the government’s efforts to create better economic opportunities for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). He said that the government has enacted legislative amendments to its fiscal incentive programs.
A mother and her eleven-year-old daughter are seeking assistance from the public after a traumatic experience. On Tuesday night, they were at home sleeping when the elevated wooden structure collapsed with them inside. After being rescued from under the debris, their neighbor took them in.
A construction worker fell to his death on Thursday morning on Ambergris Caye. Police reports are that the incident happened at Clearwater Belize, a property located two and a half miles north of San Pedro. The victim, forty-five-year-old Abisur Loza, a resident of Patchakan Village,
Thirty-one-year-old Austin Underwood remains in lockdown at the Belize Central Prison after being charged as a member of a gang several months ago, on June twentieth. The Reggae Street resident appeared unrepresented earlier today before the lower court where he was provided with a sheaf
In just one week, the People’s United Party will celebrate its seventy-fourth anniversary. The annual celebration highlights the history of the party and its service to Belize. The P.U.P. was founded by George Cadle Price, in September 1950. With seventy-four years under the party’s belt,
Since offering herself as a candidate for the People’s United Party in Albert, Councilor Kaya Cattouse has been working in the constituency. On National Service Day, she was in the Conch Shell Bay neighbourhood where she met with residents in Lindo’s Alley. Cattouse was there
Across the country, several teams made up of employees from Belize Electricity Limited were out in the streets painting pedestrian crossings in several municipalities, including Belize City. The utility company has been observing safety week and, as part of its itinerary, has been doing its
Twenty-five-year-old Jahmea Bent is visiting Belize as Miss Caribbean Los Angeles 2024. Born and raised in LA, Jahmea’s parents are both Belizeans. In January 2023, Jahmea made her debut in the Queen of Kingdom Day pageant where she won the crown and participated in the
Frontline workers make countless sacrifices, often working long, unpredictable hours and spending time away from their families—sometimes even missing out on national celebrations. Yet, despite these challenges, many find a profound sense of purpose in their roles. In this week’s look on the Bright Side,
This week, Belize launched a "Don't Drink and Drive" campaign to promote road safety ahead of the Independence Day festivities on September 21. Led by the Ministry of Health and Wellness, the initiative started in the Cayo district with bumper sticker distribution. In Stann Creek, local
