The controversial appointment of Maria Rodriguez as Belize’s next auditor general was a hot topic at today's senate meeting. The debate, which started during Friday’s House of Representatives session, continued with Senator Glenfield Dennison bringing it up in the upper house. [caption id="attachment_35529" align="alignright" width="300"]
Business Senator Kevin Herrera, a certified public accountant, joined the debate on Rodriguez’s appointment. He questioned whether Rodriguez had taken and passed the same exams he had to become qualified. Kevin Herrera, Business Senator “I studied accounting, I did the CPA and when you are practicing, there
Prime Minister John Briceño announced during Friday's House meeting that 2,500 first-time offenders convicted of COVID-19 and cannabis possession offenses will have their criminal records cleared. This change takes effect immediately. Prime Minister John Briceño “I am pleased to report that over two thousand five hundred first
On Friday, the House of Representatives passed a bill to regulate the use of Belize's National Symbols. The legislation targets the commercial importation, sale, and manufacturing of materials featuring these symbols. The opposition supported the bill, and the Minister of Culture, Francis Fonseca, clarified that
Today, little Gabriel Orellano was laid to rest after a funeral service at Saint Martin de Porres Church. The six-year-old Stella Maris student drowned a week ago after escaping through the school's front gate. He ran two miles down Freetown Road, Wilson Street, and Marine
At the end of Friday’s house meeting, Collet Area Representative and former Minister of Education, Patrick Faber, spoke about Gabriel Orellano's tragic death. He emphasized that wearing blue for autism awareness means nothing if we don't take collective responsibility for the child's death and make
At the end of Friday’s house meeting, Minister of Education Francis Fonseca also highlighted the need for better security at Stella Maris School. He announced an eight hundred-thousand-dollar investment to rehabilitate and refurbish the school compound, emphasizing that the school has always been a priority
Belizeans across the country gathered to watch the Kansas City Chiefs face off against the Philadelphia Eagles in Superbowl Fifty-Nine. The Chiefs were aiming for a historic three-peat, while the Eagles were hoping for an upset. Although American football isn't the most popular sport in
A Belizean dancer took the stage at the Superbowl yesterday! On Sunday night, tens of millions of people worldwide tuned in to watch one of the most highly anticipated sporting events in the United States. This year's halftime show, featuring musical guest Kendrick Lamar, was
Good evening and welcome to another edition of Sports Monday, I'm Paul Lopez. For many young basketball players, making it to the NBA is the ultimate dream, and it all starts with early training. Dianell Brackett, a resident of Crooked Tree and a dedicated basketball
