Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders opened their three-day summit in Grenada on Sunday, with proceedings overshadowed by the ongoing impact of climate change on their nations. Just four weeks into the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season, the region experienced the devastation of a category five hurricane. The
Goodnight and Welcome to another edition of Sports Monday, I am Paul Lopez. On Friday night, Beacon played against Wolfpack in the Belize City Fast Pitch Softball Championship. This one was for all the marbles. Paul Lopez, Reporting Heavy rains at the end of the week
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has issued a tropical weather outlook for the central Atlantic Ocean. An area of disturbed weather, currently situated over the central tropical Atlantic, is expected to interact with an approaching tropical wave in the coming days. Forecast models suggest that
Today, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted approval for Guardant Health’s new blood test, Shield, to screen for colon cancer. This decision could significantly impact the rate of screenings for the second-highest cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. The test is designed for
Police Commissioner Chester Williams addressed the media this morning regarding the recent arrest of controversial individual Joseph Budna. As we have been reporting, Budna has been arrested, charged, and arraigned for abetment to murder. He appeared in the Belmopan Magistrate Court where he claimed that
Self-proclaimed journalist Joseph Budna was arraigned this morning in the Belmopan Magistrate Court after he was charged with abetment to murder on Friday. Budna’s arrest is in connection with the murder of Guatemalan national Armando Coy Cacao that occurred on July 23, 2021. Investigators believe that
Grenada is hosting the 47th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). The summit has the participation of regional leaders, addressing pressing issues affecting the bloc. Outgoing CARICOM Chairman and Guyana's President, Dr. Irfan Ali, used his address to
The 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony stirred up global 'side eyes' following a drag performance that critics argue disrespected Christian sensibilities. The performance included a segment that imitated Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘Last Supper’ with drag performers dressed provocatively. Catholic leaders, including representatives from the Vatican and
Venezuela faces international scrutiny as both President Nicolas Maduro and opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez have declared victory in Venezuela's presidential election. This has triggered global doubts about the validity of the official election results. The election was held on Sunday. The National Electoral Authority, which is
San Ignacio/Santa Elena Town Mayor Earl Trapp wants the United Democratic Party to expel Collet Area Representative, Patrick Faber. Trapp, who is the only UDP mayor in the country, wrote to party chairman Michael Peyrefitte on July 26th. In the letter, Trapp tells Peyrefitte that Faber
