For the past couple of weeks, relentless rains have really taken a toll on many of Belize City’s streets and the main entrances to the city. The Ministry of Infrastructure Development & Housing had crews near Belize Mills at the northern entrance, working on a
This month, people all over the region are pushing to improve how we handle juvenile justice. Every year, hundreds of kids in Belize end up dealing with the law, whether they’re victims or have gotten into trouble. Juvenile justice is all about making sure these
Starlink is the hot new way to get online, especially if you live in a remote area. Most countries in this region have already jumped on board with Starlink’s satellite internet service, but Belize is still holding out. The Public Utilities Commission is currently reviewing
Fonseca was thrilled about the great news for Belize’s sugar industry following the UK’s decision to keep its current Autonomous Tariff Quota for raw cane sugar. This means Belize’s raw cane sugar can still enter the UK market with zero tariffs, and our sugar exports
Earlier this year, Minister of the Blue Economy, Andre Perez, mentioned that the fees for archaeological reserves would go up, but that deadline has already come and gone. Today, Minister of Education and Culture, Francis Fonseca, explained to reporters that the delay was just due
Belize: The Caribbean Beat in the heart of Central America – many of us grew up hearing this catchy phrase on Radio Belize. But how much does Belize benefit from this identity? You’d think that being part of both the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the
On Tuesday, the residents of San Narciso in the Orange Walk District gathered for the handover of plumbing materials for a new water system. Ministers of State Ramon Cervantes and Ramiro Ramirez, along with UNICEF Country Representative Alison Parker, presented the materials to the local
Speaking to the crowd, Corozal Southwest Area Representative Ramiro Ramirez expressed his gratitude to the Government of Taiwan for their help in providing the solar panels. He also emphasized the importance of water conservation, especially with the new water system on the way. [caption id="attachment_26509" align="alignright"
What about the idea of a film school in Belize? A local film company is reportedly planning to use Galen University’s film industry classes to make this happen. Minister Fonseca thinks it’s a great idea, but he mentioned that they need more details about the
A few minutes ago, Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a concession speech at Howard University in Washington, DC., following Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election. In her address, Harris acknowledged the emotions of her supporters, saying, "Now I know folks are feeling and
