Belmopan, August 27, 2024. The Government of Belize announces that, with the approval of the Cabinet, the Minister of Natural Resources has today signed a notice of intention to compulsorily acquire the disputed 24-acre extension of Stake Bank Island. The parcel, identified as Fiat Grant 881 of
This afternoon, Tracy Panton and Beverly Williams submitted a petition to the Secretary General of the United Democratic Party (UDP), calling for the recall of the United Democratic Party Leader, Moses Shyne Barrow. A statement from the Alliance for Democracy says that the petition has
The internet has not been "Very Mindful, Very Demure” to Jools Lebron, a popular TikTok creator with over 2 million followers facing a legal battle over the viral catchphrase “Very Demure, Very Mindful.” The viral catchphrase had already secured Lebron many partnerships with brands like
The National Institute of Culture and History (NICH) has awarded the Don Elijio Panti Prize for the Protection and Development of Traditional Knowledge to 83-year-old Alfonso Tzul. Tzul, a retired agriculture extension officer and Yucatec Maya farmer, has made remarkable contributions to the Belizean community. Tzul's
In an interview with us, Minister Anthony Mahler addressed the recent growth in the Mexican market. He stated, "We've had the Mexican market in our crosshairs for some time now, and we can tell you that just for the first half of this year, the
In a recent statement, Anthony Mahler, the Minister of Tourism, commented on the location where the university hospital will be built. He acknowledged that the decision to move the hospital was based on technical recommendations from experts within the Ministry of Health. Mahler stated, "From what
Belize is increasingly positioning itself as a hub for medical tourism, with a focus on integrating health services into its broader tourism strategy. In a recent interview, Minister of Tourism Anthony Mahler said, “Tourism touches a lot of other sectors, a lot of other industries,
Will the Belize International Music and Food Festival (BIMFF) return to San Pedro and Caye Caulker next year? Despite ongoing concerns about its financial viability, Minister of Tourism Anthony Mahler acknowledged that while the festival is not expected to break even financially, it is meeting
Australia has introduced a "right to disconnect" law that provides relief to employees who feel obligated to respond to work-related calls or messages after their workday ends. The new legislation permits workers to ignore after-hours communications from their employers without the risk of facing penalties. A
News Five has confirmed that musical legend Lord Rhaburn was a victim of a hit and run. The incident happened at around 11:19 p.m. on Thursday night in front of his residence on Coney Drive in Belize City. We are told that Rhaburn sustained injuries
