Teachers and students in Southern Belize and banding together for the victims of the tragic road traffic accident that struck the members of the Ocean Academy boys’ basketball team. Earlier today, three schools hosted a walkathon and dollar drive to raise funds for the boy's
Earlier today, the Good Governance Unit held its second annual Anti-corruption Conference, shining a spotlight on how corruption affects Belizean society, the economy, and governance. This event is vital in the global fight against corruption, bringing together experts, policymakers, activists, and other stakeholders to discuss
Also present at the event was Chief Executive Officer Rolando Zetina and Cesar Ross, Director of the Good Governance Unit. Here’s what they shared about today’s conference. [caption id="attachment_29981" align="alignright" width="300"] Rolando Zetina[/caption] Rolando
Guatemala and Mexico have reported cases of New World Screwworm in their regions. To protect Belize, the Belize Agricultural Health Authority introduced new rules on November eighth. These rules will help to prevent and quickly handle any outbreaks. Key actions include inspecting animals, reporting early,
On Monday, we shared the sad news of Kenrick Theus’ passing, the late president of the Belize Assembly for Persons with Diverse Abilities. Theis was en route to Brazil for a Disabilities Conference when he suffered a major heart attack at the Panama airport. He
It's the high season for cruise tourism, thanks to the chilly winter weather in North America. Many North Americans head to our shores to enjoy the sand, sea, and sun during the Christmas season. However, tourist arrivals in Belize are still slightly below pre-COVID levels.
Today, the Florida Caribbean Cruise Association, along with Princess Cruise Line, joined forces with the Belize Tourism Board to throw a festive Christmas party for the kids from Liberty Children’s Home and Central Assembly of God Primary School. Held at the House of Culture, the
The Belize Police Department has recorded 215 arrests for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol from January to November 2024. The arrests are part of an ongoing effort to improve road safety and reduce alcohol-related traffic incidents nationwide. The breakdown of arrests by police formations
Every year on December 10, World Human Rights Day is observed to raise awareness about the fundamental rights and freedoms that every individual is entitled to, regardless of nationality, ethnicity, gender, or religion. Today marks the 76th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration
Today, the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) raised alarms over rising cases of dengue across the Americas. According to PAHO, the region is experiencing its worst dengue epidemic since 1980, with over 12.6 million cases reported. This is nearly three times the number from 2023. This
