The Government of Belize has officially signed a BZ$3.2 million (US$1.63 million) consultancy contract with Dar Al Omran International Engineering Consulting Company (DAO) for the design and construction supervision of a new 150-bed Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital in Belmopan. The contract was signed by Financial Secretary
Tourism in the Caribbean and Central America has surged after strong U.S. demand for short-haul travel, reported the article Travel and Tour World. The rise in tourism is noticeable across the Caribbean and Central America. Destinations have seen rapid recovery that has been driven largely
Four armed men dramatically surrendered on TikTok Live after a botched robbery and intense shootout with police at a supermarket in Spalding, Clarendon, Jamaica, on Sunday. The standoff ended with the seizure of four firearms, including an AK-47 assault rifle. The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) reported
The Ministry of Transport is urging all road users to prioritise safety following a series of fatal traffic accidents. The ministry extended heartfelt condolences to the grieving families and friends of those who lost their lives. With the holiday season underway, the ministry is calling on
Prime Minister John Briceño told News Five that if Caribi Bleu Casino is found guilty of wrongdoing, it must face the full extent of the law. This statement follows News Five's investigation that the casino in San Pedro was operating an unauthorised ATM that dispenses
Garbage collection in Belize City has resumed after central government stepped in to assist the Belize City Council. Belize Waste Control (BWC) halted garbage collection after the council had fallen behind on payments, accumulating arrears of $800,000. But over the weekend, workers were seen collecting garbage. For
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has dismissed Julio Recino's application for special leave to appeal. Represented by attorney Nazira Uc Espat-Myles, Recinos was convicted for the offence of rape of a child by the Court of Appeal of Belize on August 16. The virtual complainant
We start tonight’s news with the heartbreaking details of a tragic road accident in San Ignacio, marking the worst in recent history. A three-vehicle pile-up claimed ten lives and left four others injured, two of them critically. The accident occurred between miles seventy-one and seventy-two
In the wake of the tragedy, Prime Minister John Briceño and Santa Elena/San Ignacio Town Mayor, Earl Trapp, have urged drivers to exercise caution and extended their condolences to the families affected. On Sunday night, Ready Call Centre held a heartfelt candlelight vigil in memory
Over the weekend, Belizeans were shaken by the news of the country's deadliest road accident in recent years. A tragic collision in San Ignacio claimed the lives of ten people, including a four-year-old child. This heartbreaking incident comes on the heels of several other road
