In the heart of Belize, a group of determined women is embarking on a fragrant journey to master the art of growing and cultivating vanilla. This initiative not only promises to boost local agriculture but also empowers these women with new skills and economic opportunities.
Boris Mannsfeld's former associate, Frik De Meyere, has been released from police custody. De Meyere was picked up by police for questioning in connection with Mannsfeld's murder case. This was confirmed by Police Commissioner Chester Williams on Monday. Though De Meyere has been released, his phone,
During his 11th visit to Ukraine since the war began, British philanthropist Lord Ashcroft was welcomed by Ukraine’s First Lady, Olena Zelenska, to Borodyanka—a town left devastated by the Russian invasion in 2022. The First Lady guided Ashcroft through the ruins and unveiled the plans
Police have formally arrested and charged Gilbert Kenneth Moore for Dangerous Harm in connection with the November 27, 2024, stabbing of Lionel Dewehene in Gales Point Village. Back in November, A.C.P. Hilberto Romero told reporters that the victim was hospitalised after being stabbed during a fight
Belizean immigration officials have detained two Americans and one Canadian wanted in Guatemala for offences against minors. The men allegedly entered Belize illegally just before their scheduled court appearance. “I’m not aware of them travelling with minors, but I know that yes, they are detained, and the
Phillip Willoughby, the United Democratic Party (UDP) candidate for Port Loyola under the leadership of Tracy Taegar-Panton, shared deep concerns about his constituency's struggles under current leadership. According to Willoughby, he "sees people suffering in inhumane conditions" in Port Loyola. Willoughby says he plans to transform
Former Port Loyola Area Representative Anthony "Boots" Martinez was nominated as a UDP candidate on Monday, though he's going it alone without backing from Tracy Panton or Moses "Shyne" Barrow. He faces two other UDP candidates and incumbent Gilroy Usher Sr. of the People's United
The families of Kaoutar Naqqad, 23, Imane Mallah, 24, and Wafae El-Arar, 26, have heavy-heartedly expressed the loss of their loved ones. In a GoFundMe account, the Naqqad family stated, "It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Muslim sister, daughter,
Pope Francis is continuing his recovery after a restful night at Rome's Gemelli Hospital. The Vatican reported that the 88-year-old pope is battling bronchitis, pneumonia, and mild renal insufficiency. A statement Monday evening noted that, despite the severity of the Pope’s condition, he has shown slight
The United Democratic Party (UDP), under Moses "Shyne" Barrow, has formally written to the Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC), demanding exclusive use of the colour red in the upcoming 2025 general elections. In a letter addressed to EBC Chairman Oscar Sabido Puga, John Nembhard stated
