The PUC in its decision says it is unable to ascertain the affordability of Starlink’s equipment. As a result, it cannot say if Starlink Belize will be able to provide equitable access to those in economically disadvantaged areas. And then there is the concern of
Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, and his administration is already focusing on immigration reform. A major immigration raid is set to begin in Chicago, home to a significant Belizean community, targeting over 300 individuals with violent
In an age when a lot of children are glued to their devices and spend a lot of time inside, one organization is working to get children active through basketball. Arana Consultancies hosted its second Peewee Invitational Tournament for basketball teams under the age of
Goodnight and welcome to another edition of Sports Monday, I am Paul Lopez. The biggest canoe race in the annual canoe racing calendar is upon us. Of course we are talking about the La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge. Paddlers, in preparation for the big
The High Court officially opened for the 2025 legal year with a traditional ceremony, beginning with a church service at the Holy Redeemer Cathedral. Chief Justice Louise Blenman inspected the ceremonial guard of honour and delivered an address celebrating the judiciary’s progress. Blenman spoke on the
Belize has officially assumed the chairmanship of CARIFORUM, the Caribbean Forum of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States, for the first half of 2025. Minister of State for Foreign Trade, Dr. Osmond Martinez, has assumed the role of Chair of the regional organisation. An official statement
Belize is not the only country buzzing with general election, with the nation's Prime Minister, John Briceño, keeping the election date under wraps. Many Caribbean countries are also gearing up for a major political year as several nations prepare for general elections. Voters across the
Thirty-year-old Giovanni Ramirez was fatally shot while driving his red SUV on Amandala Drive just over a week ago. Since then, there have been no arrests made in connection with his murder. Last week, the police had reported having video footage that captured the moment of
At the age of 78, Donald J. Trump has officially been sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Monday. His return makes Trump the only the second former president in U.S. history to return to office. Trump took the oath of
The Government of Belize has received a US$3 million grant from the Republic of China (Taiwan) to support two key education initiatives. Prime Minister John Briceño was presented with the funds by Taiwanese Ambassador Lily Li-Wen Hsu, and they are to go towards the National
