Yolanda Saldívar, convicted of murdering Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla-Pérez in 1995, has been denied parole by the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles. The board cited the brutality and violent nature of the crime, stating that Saldívar poses a continuing threat to public safety. Her next
Frontline healthcare workers at the Northern Regional Hospital received a donation of 14,000 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) gowns. The donation was presented this morning by Prime Minister John Briceño and the Minister of Health and Wellness, Kevin Bernard. Felix Rhaburn, regional health manager, confirmed the donation, stating,
Shania Welch, 21, was released on bail after being remanded for over five months for child pornography and sexual assault on a 10-year-old. The child reported that Welch made her perform a sexual act on her with a deodorant spray bottle while recording the act. The
A university nearly three times the size of Belmopan, the capital of Belize, is proposing to build a Harry Potter-inspired campus on Belizean soil. According to its website, the Ultimate Business University (UBU) envisions a sprawling campus that will feature 3,000 student rooms, 300 rooms for
The Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association (BSCFA) has voiced strong opposition to the government’s decision to remove the sugar industry portfolio from Minister Jose Abelardo Mai and place it under the Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister, Dr. Osmond Martinez. In
After months of gathering input from over 6,690 Belizeans, the People’s Constitution Commission (PCC) is nearing the completion of its report, which includes 167 recommendations. The 129-page document, titled Compilation of PCC Recommendations, is the culmination of the PCC’s Public Outreach and Education Campaign that
President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on imported automobiles, effective April 3, with the goal of boosting U.S. manufacturing. Trump's decision is part of his trade agenda, which is expected to generate $100 billion in annual revenue. The tariffs will target both finished vehicles
Students at Stella Maris School were gifted care packages during a brief handing-over ceremony today. The packages, which included personal care items, a bag, and a water bottle, were made possible through a collaboration between the school and four supporting organisations: UNICEF, the Belize City
Belize's economy grew by 7.1% in the fourth quarter of 2024, driven by strong performances in both the tertiary and secondary sectors, according to the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB). According to SIB's latest report on the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the total value of goods
The latest report of the Statistical Institute of Belize reported that Belize's imports went down 4%, while domestic exports had a notable increase of 12.3%. Total imports for the month were valued at $218.4 million; "this was a decrease of 4 percent or $9.1 million from
