Prime Minister John Briceño has called for urgent reforms to Belize's road safety laws, citing the alarming rise in traffic fatalities, particularly those involving young people and motorcyclists. Speaking in the House of Representatives, Briceño highlighted the need for legislative action, stricter enforcement, and a
A Grade 7 student at Irwin High School, Jamaica, was crushed to death by a speeding bus shortly after school ended. 12-year-old Deanna Solomon was killed by a Montego Bay Metro bus on Wednesday afternoon. Local news reports suggest that Deanna was pushed by fellow
Making headlines once more is Elon Musk. The 53-year-old is ending 2024 hitting a historical record-breaking milestone after his new estimated net worth revealed that he may now be well surpassed $400 billion, according to Bloomberg. The tech mogul’s wealth is primarily driven by the soaring
Today, Prime Minister John Briceño explained the reasons why the government sought to implement a series of holiday relief measures. He said that the zero GST weekends are aimed at easing the financial strain on Belizean families during the Christmas season. Speaking in the House
Iran's controversial "Protecting the Family through the Promotion of Chastity and Hijab" law, which takes effect today, December 13, 2024, has drawn widespread international condemnation. The law imposes severe penalties on women and girls who refuse to comply with compulsory veiling, including the death penalty.
Today marks Friday the 13th, a date shrouded in superstition, mystery, and a dash of pop culture flair. This is the second Friday the 13th of 2024, following the one in September. For those curious, next year will only have one Friday the 13th, in June
The Briceño Administration is set to introduce legislation in the House of Representatives today that would provide temporary financial relief to consumers during the holiday season. The proposed measure, outlined in Statutory Instrument No. 152 of 2024, seeks to establish a zero rate of General
The High Court has granted bail to Belmopan pastor Luis Alfredo Tiul Sr. and his son, Luis Alfredo Tiul Jr. They are facing multiple serious charges, including aggravated assault, wounding, sexual assault, and kidnapping. They, along with 59-year-old Matilda Games and 43-year-old Elizabeth Tiul, were arraigned
#JustADollar starter Andrew "Passy" Haylock announced this morning that he has "decided to close off the $JustADollar" and that the "last day for donation will be December 20th." Haylock said the reason was because he was "attacked by two family members of the ten deceased."
The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) of Belize has made amendments to its Request for Proposals (RFP) regulations, aimed at enhancing the country's ability to respond to emergency situations affecting public utilities. The amendments, detailed in Statutory Instrument No. 153 of 2024, were gazetted on December 11,
