July thirtieth is internationally recognised as World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, and Belize is ready to show its support for the cause. On Saturday morning, RET International and its partners are hosting a human trafficking awareness walk and ride-athon. We spoke with Eve Banks,
In accordance with the Fisheries Resources (Sea Cucumber) Regulations, Statutory Instruments No. 67 of 2009 and 107 of 2022, the Fisheries Department announces that the Sea Cucumber fishery will officially open on September 1, 2024. The season will run until January 31, 2025, or until
Every athlete aspires to the honour of carrying their nation's flag at the Olympic Games’ opening ceremony. However, few would want to be the one to choose which athlete should take on this prestigious role. For some countries, the decision is simple. Four nations will still
Joseph Ryan Budna has been charged with abetment to murder in the matter related to the fatal stabbing of Armando Coy Cacao. On Saturday, July 24, 2021, police responded to a report on Guyana Street in the San Martin Area of Belmopan. Upon arrival, they discovered
Attorney Orson Elrington, also known as OJ, has been committed to stand trial for the charge of rape following a preliminary inquiry held this morning in Belize City. Elrington's attorney, Hubert Elrington, is expected to challenge the decision in the High Court. He told reporters,
Investigators believe that 40-year-old Francisco Oscar Gutierrez murdered 36-year-old Solomon Peter Coleman. News Five has confirmed that Gutierrez, a resident of Belmopan City, has been charged with the crime of murder. Coleman was shot dead on Thursday, May 30th, 2024. His body was discovered on Cemetery
Andrew Muns, 32, has died from injuries sustained in a shooting incident that occurred on July 6 in Cotton Tree Village, Cayo. Muns and 41-year-old Clint Castillo were both shot following an altercation. Castillo was pronounced dead at the scene, while Muns was transported to
The Ministry of Investment, through its Investment Policy and Compliance Unit (IPCU), has partnered with the Taiwan Technical Mission and the National Women’s Commission to launch an Animation Bootcamp for women and girls at the Belize City ITVET. This bootcamp will take place in Corozal Town,
The Department of the Environment (DOE) is enhancing its national air quality monitoring program to bolster environmental stewardship. This year, the DOE has expanded its passive ambient air quality monitoring to all six districts, including Belize City, Orange Walk Town, and Belmopan City, to collect
Minister Jose Abelardo Mai, alongside senior sector officials and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), convened at the 44th Regular Meeting of the IICA Executive Committee to address the strengthening of regional agrifood systems amidst global challenges. The two-day session was hosted at
