Transfers for police officers from one district to another normally take place around this time of year, but one transfer has raised the interest of some individuals. The transfer of Corporal Anastacio Uh on August first from San Pedro Town to Belize City is of
After a wave of public outcry, the two minors who were placed at the Belize Central Prison under the state of emergency were transferred to the New Beginnings Youth Development Center. Previously, Commissioner of Police Chester Williams told the media that the department was hesitant
Belize is advancing its healthcare sector by investing in the education of future doctors. Today, the University of Belize officially launched the University of Belize School of Medicine, offering a five-year program leading to various Bachelor of Medicine degrees. News Five's Britney Gordon was at
And while the residents out west will have a new public hospital, Belize City will not be left out. Today, Minister Bernard told reporters that the Cabinet has decided on a new tertiary-level hospital to replace the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital. The funding for the
For months, key stakeholders involved in the forty-five-million-dollar University Hospital project have left the question of its construction site unanswered. Originally, the hospital was intended to be built on the University of Belize grounds to manage operations for the institution. However, government officials ultimately rejected
Belize has long faced the challenge of students leaving the country for higher education and not returning after completing their studies. To address this issue, the University of Belize today launched the nation's first School of Medicine, allowing students to pursue medical education locally. While
In June, when the newly constructed Coastal Plain Highway experienced significant flooding, it was attributed to deforestation. According to official data from the Forestry Department, within the last decade, eighty-eight thousand hectares or three hundred and thirty-nine square miles of forest land across Belize have
A team of Belizean powerlifters is in the U.S. competing in the North American Regional Powerlifting Competitions. The competition began on Monday, and late into the week, team Belize racked up numerous medals. Today we spoke with three of those medalists, including Amorette Banman, who
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) donated equipment worth over $151,000 to the Ministry of Health and Wellness. This contribution is part of the “Building Climate Change Resilience and Social Integration of Displaced People in Settlements of Western Belize” project. The project aligns with Sustainable
