President Irfaan Ali of Guyana has introduced a major initiative: a one-time cash grant of GYD $200,000 (approximately US $957) for every household in the country. This measure, which will inject GYD $60 billion into the economy, was announced during a special address at the
Tonight, we have a developing story that’s shaken the community of Louisville, Corozal which is located approximately twenty-five miles away from the Belize/Mexico border. Luis and Johan Camara, a father and son, were kidnapped in the Subteniente Lopez area of Chetumal, Quintana Roo on Tuesday.
There’s an ongoing investigation into the tragic murder of a Belize City man on Wednesday night on Reggae Street. Police responded to a call just after seven p.m. and found the lifeless body of thirty-five-year-old Floyd Hyde, who had been stabbed multiple times and was
Belize City residents, twenty-year-old Janiece Augustine and her twenty-four-year-old sister, Janiene Augustine, are set to stand trial for arson. The sisters were charged for allegedly setting fire to a home in Crooked Tree Village back in July 2022. The wooden house was valued at thirty
Two weeks ago, the results of the Belize Survey 2024 were released and shared with the public by the media. This annual survey examines various aspects of Belizean life, such as crime, the economy, corruption, and politics. Earlier today, a press conference was held to
The high cost of living continues to be a major concern for Belizeans, chipping away at their economic confidence. While the findings show that Belizeans are doing better year after year, the rising prices and cost of living are really hitting their wallets hard. [caption id="attachment_24198"
The Government of Belize is hosting a two-day Strategic Alliances International Partners Conference to boost dialogue with development partners and enhance collaboration on sustainable growth initiatives. The event, themed “Unlocking Climate Finance and Disaster Risk Financing for Sustainable Development,” kicked off with remarks from Minister
The dreaded hurricane that Florida residents were bracing for has finally passed, but not without causing significant devastation. At least twelve lives were lost, many more people are now homeless, and millions are without power. The hurricane made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, late Wednesday
Teaching children healthy nutrition is not an easy task when the unhealthy options that exist are backed by huge marketing budgets to increase their appeal. One school has discovered that one way to change a child’s mind about eating healthy is to include healthy eating
The National Emergency Management Organization hosted the country’s first-ever Disaster Risk Reduction Youth Forum today. Youths from across Belize District gathered at the Princess Hotel to provide their input on Belize’s disaster risk reduction policies. The forum also served as a platform to engage our
