When it comes to tackling money laundering and terrorist financing risks, Belize is leading the pack globally. At least, that's what the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force's first-round evaluation shows. Belize's performance, assessed over a five-year period ending in late 2023, is outstanding. The results
Even though Belize scored nearly perfect for technical compliance, only five out of eleven immediate outcomes were rated as substantially effective. The area that received the lowest ranking was the investigation and prosecution of money laundering activities. Leni Ysaguirre- McGann, Director, F.I.U Belize “This was the
We also wanted to find out which sector in Belize is most at risk for money laundering. According to Leni Ysaguirre McGann, the Director of the Financial Intelligence Unit, the assessment pinpointed several sectors with higher vulnerabilities. Topping the list of non-financial sectors are car
On Saturday night, the Belize Police Department honored eighty exceptional officers who have gone above and beyond in their duties at the first-ever Police Awards. The event, held at the Belmopan Civic Center, brought together law enforcement officers from across the country. It was a
Authorities are looking into a fire that completely destroyed a building in the Cayo District early this morning. The blaze broke out around 4 a.m. at the Ontario Christian School, forcing the school to cancel classes for the day. Thankfully, no one was hurt, and
A boardwalk can really boost the charm and economic vitality of a tourist destination, benefiting both local businesses and the community. On Friday, the Belize Tourism Board and Cayo Northeast Area Representative Orlando Habet officially opened the El Cayo Boardwalk along the Macal River. You
The Mexico Sports Center has been left to crumble after Hurricane Lisa caused extensive structural damage in November 2022. Nearly three years have passed, and the facility remains untouched, much to the dismay of sports stakeholders and residents who see it as an eyesore. Located
Goodnight and welcome to another edition of Sports Monday, I am Paul Lopez. Cycling races are woven into the very fabric of Belize’s cultural identity. From the thrilling Holy Saturday Cross Country Cycling Classic to the exciting New Year's Cycling Classic, and all the races
Twenty-four-year-old Emil Rivas was shot by police on Friday in Independence Village. Rivas was arrested for an alleged aggravated assault with a knife. His family says that Rivas, who is on medication due to a mental health condition, was brutalised by police before being shot
The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC®) is mourning the loss of Sir Roy Augier, a distinguished Caribbean historian and former Chairman of CXC®, who passed away recently. Sir Roy, a Professor Emeritus of The University of the West Indies (UWI), played a pivotal role in shaping the
