Anthony Mahler, the Minister of Youth & Sports, has responded to the Public Service Union's strong opposition to potential job cuts at the Department of Youth Services and the National Sports Council. Mahler criticized the union for taking an uninformed stance, suggesting they should have
Three weeks after an American national hijacked a Tropic Air flight and was fatally shot, Minister of Tourism Anthony Mahler is addressing the incident's impact on Belize's tourism sector. Mahler has been working closely with the National Security Council to ensure safety measures are in
Plans to restructure the National Sports Council have led to a temporary pause in primary school sports tournaments. These annual events, which see schools competing in various sports at regional and national levels, are a highlight for many young athletes. Minister of Sports Anthony Mahler
Good evening and welcome to Sports Monday! I'm Paul Lopez, bringing you the latest in sports action. Tonight, we kick off with the exciting launch of the Seventh Annual Anthony Mahler Youth Football Tournament. The opening ceremony took place on Saturday at Berger Field, where
The government has officially declared new boundaries for seven towns. Effective April 1, 2025, the towns of Punta Gorda, Dangriga, Benque Viejo, San Ignacio/Santa Elena, Orange Walk, Corozal, and San Pedro will operate under newly delineated boundaries. This decision stems from a Cabinet resolution in July
The Belize National Teachers’ Union (BNTU) announced a national demonstration in Belmopan for this Friday, following overwhelming support for industrial action by its membership. More than 2,500 teachers voted in favour during a meeting of nearly 3,000 union members held last week. The demonstration is the
Minister of Sports Anthony Mahler is pushing back against criticism from the Public Service Union (PSU) with regards to a proposed plan to fire people from the departments of Youth and Sports. The PSU issued a statement in early April following comments made by Minister of
Newly appointed Commissioner of Police Dr Richard Rosado is supporting a six-month state of emergency following rising tensions between rival groups within the Martins area in Belize City. On Saturday, 27-year-old Jimmy Rojas, previously charged in connection with the 2024 murder of Jose Matus, survived an
Police are investigating the fatal shooting of Nelson Henry, also known as “Mung,” who was gunned down in Ladyville earlier today. His death occurred just hours after another man, Aaron Lindo, was shot and killed in Double Head Cabbage village. Lindo was a known affiliate of
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday a sweeping 100% tariff on all films “produced in foreign lands”, claiming the American film industry is under attack and labelling foreign incentives a “national security threat.” "WE WANT MOVIES MADE IN AMERICA, AGAIN!" Trump said in a post
