Seventeen years of service, and still no pension. That’s the reality dozens of Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital (KHMH) workers say have been owed to them. This morning, just before midday, dozens of workers staged a walk-out at the hospital. Many of these workers say they
In a heated exchange during the House of Representatives session on Friday, Corozal North Area Representative Hugo Patt criticised the government’s road construction efforts in northern Belize, particularly the deteriorating quality of the climate-resilient Remate Road. Patt questioned the effectiveness of current designs, arguing that
On Friday, Corozal Community College (CCC) issued a statement defending "its zero-tolerance policy regarding bullying." According to the school, "Where instances of bullying come to the attention of administrators, they are investigated, and interventions, as applicable, are implemented to assist the students involved, especially the
Workers from Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital (KHMH) in Belize City staged a walkout earlier today, demanding the government address pension issues that have affected long-serving staff. According to KHMH Authority Workers Union President Andrew Baird, many workers have gone without retirement benefits, relying only on
Before the House Meeting even started, thousands of teachers from the Belize National Teachers’ Union marched in Belmopan to express their frustration with the government. They’re upset because some haven’t received their due benefits. The teachers are demanding changes in how the school system is
Joining today’s protest were members of the Public Service Union, led by President Dean Flowers. Flowers told News Five that the P.S.U.'s participation had two purposes: to show solidarity and because public officers have children taught by these teachers, making their wellbeing crucial. [caption id="attachment_35369" align="alignright"
The Christian Workers Union (CWU) has officially informed the Government of Belize that it plans to take industrial action against the Port of Belize Limited in twenty-one days due to ongoing labor disputes. In a letter to Minister of Labor, Oscar Requena, CWU President Leonora
Opposition Leader Moses "Shyne" Barrow has strongly opposed the appointment of Maria Rodriquez as Auditor General. Barrow claims Rodriquez is unqualified, alleging that the university from which she says she earned her master’s degree doesn’t offer an online business administration course and doesn’t accept students
As expected, the House of Representatives meeting was filled with heated exchanges. The debate over Maria Rodriquez's potential appointment as Auditor General saw plenty of mudslinging. Henry Charles Usher, the Area Representative for Fort George, mocked Barrow for questioning qualifications while holding an honorary master’s
Today's House of Representatives meeting was full of heated exchanges, leading to the Speaker calling for a recess. The debate over the auditor general’s appointment got particularly intense. Prime Minister Briceño called the Leader of the Opposition "Ms. Petty," while Barrow made a serious accusation
