Last Wednesday, we delved into the potential impact of Starlink, the U.S.-based satellite internet company owned by tech mogul Elon Musk. As we reported, Starlink has applied for a license to provide internet services here in Belize. The final decision rests with the Public Utilities
During their meeting with Prime Minister John Briceño on Friday, N.T.U.C.B. representatives also voiced their concerns about the Occupational Safety and Health Bill. When we last spoke with N.T.U.C.B. President Luke Martinez in April, he mentioned that their proposal was with the attorney general. Here’s
Are B.D.F. soldiers earning enough to make ends meet? That’s the question we asked B.D.F. Commandant, Brigadier General Azariel Loria, last Friday after the latest batch of recruits graduated. While Loria assured us that the salaries are sufficient, News Five received a WhatsApp message and
Loria also mentioned that the B.D.F. is getting a boost in communication equipment, thanks to help from the Central Bank of Belize. This new gear, which includes body cams, satellite radios, and tracking devices, will be sent to the most remote posts along the Belize/Guatemala
COP16, a global summit aimed at halting the destruction of nature, ended in chaos on Saturday. While there were some advances, several key issues remained unresolved. This gathering in Cali, Colombia, marked the first meeting of governments since the 2022 agreement to curb human-caused environmental
Negotiations were scheduled to conclude on Friday evening but instead descended into confusion by Saturday morning after nearly twelve hours of intense discussions. Governments were unable to reach a consensus on critical issues, including nature funding and the monitoring of this decade’s targets. The drawn-out
Agriculture Minister Jose Abelardo Mai is set to attend COP29 in Baka, Azerbaijan in the coming days. However, he expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of global summits, suggesting they often serve as more of a talk shop than a platform for meaningful action on climate
San Roman Village is completely underwater, leaving residents unsure of what to do next. The flooding has made the road into the village impassable without a boat. To help, the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) has been ferrying villagers in and out safely. Today, News
The Belize City Council is the newest member of the Global Covenant of Mayors, the largest global alliance of over twelve thousand cities from over a hundred and forty countries with a commitment for city climate action. The focus of these cities are mitigation, adaptation
Belize’s single-use plastic ban kicked in at the end of March 2022, but the battle against plastic pollution is far from over. The Department of the Environment has given everyone some time to switch to more eco-friendly packaging for food, groceries, clothing, and appliances. However,
