Minister of Transport Rodwell Ferguson recently returned from Quito, Ecuador, where he attended a regional conference on transitioning to electric buses. Organized by the Inter-American Development Bank, the meeting aimed to accelerate the shift from fuel-operated to electric buses across the region. The minister shared
Two weeks ago, Belize proudly sent one hundred and forty young athletes to compete in the Under-18 CODICADER Games in El Salvador. These talented students showcased their skills in athletics, basketball, football, and volleyball, representing high schools from across the country. Their performances were nothing
Attorney Audrey Matura recently spoke about the conclusion of the case involving two of the four Belize Defence Force (BDF) soldiers who died in a tragic helicopter crash on February 27, 2020. Matura represented the families of Corporals Reinaldo Choco and Yassir Mendez, who had
The National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) says it is 'disappointed' with the "Government’s effective non-response" about the acquisition of the 24-acre extension of Stake Bank Island. According to NTUCB, in a letter dated September 23, 2024, the Prime Minister cited an ongoing court
The Social Security Board (SSB) has addressed details concerning the case of former Police Officer Santiago “Santi” Ciau Jr., who passed away at the age of 37 after a prolonged struggle with a debilitating bone illness. Ciau passed away on October 8. After the government retired
Nestled between Belize City and Dangriga, Gales Point Village faces a serious transportation crisis. Residents like Kevin Andrewin have been left without access to a public bus service. They continue to struggle to commute since the bus that once connected them to Dangriga and Belize
Former police officer Elmer Nah was indicted on September 26 for the triple murder of Jon, David, and Vivian Ramnarace. The trio was targeted while they were at home in Belmopan on December 31, 2022. Investigators believe Nah was the gunman captured on the victims’ home
Senior Counsel Eamon Courtenay told reporters today that the Senate Special Select Committee's investigation into the controversial Definitive Agreement granted to Portico Enterprises Ltd. in October 2020 by the Barrow administration is a waste of public resources. The committee resumed its inquiry on Wednesday. The two witnesses,
In a letter addressed to the Prime Minister, the Belize Territorial Volunteers (BTV) voiced strong objections to remarks made by Assad Shoman regarding the International Court of Justice (ICJ) proceedings and recent incidents on the Sarstoon River. The BTV accused Shoman of trivialising these encounters
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles has reached an $880 million settlement with 1,353 individuals who alleged they were sexually abused by priests, marking the largest payout by a U.S. diocese in response to decades-old claims of abuse. Archbishop José H. Gomez expressed deep sorrow
