Today’s procurement workshop, hosted by the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing and international lending agencies, illuminated the stringent processes that contracting parties must follow. The workshop also emphasized the transparency of contracts, which the ministry makes publicly available. However, when asked about allegations of
As mentioned earlier, on Tuesday, Doctor Lin Chai-Lung and Belize’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Francis Fonseca, held a press conference in Belmopan. During his address, Doctor Lin revealed that the Government of Taiwan is gearing up to open its market to Belizean seafood, with the
Taiwan’s Foreign Minister also unveiled the Taiwan Ally Prosperity Project, which promises to bolster Belize’s development. Doctor Chai-Lung highlighted that this initiative will enhance cooperation in various sectors, including agriculture, health, and women’s empowerment, among others. Dr. Lin Chai-Lung, Foreign Minister, Taiwan “Some plans is carbon credit
As October draws to a close, the deadline for the People’s Constitution Commission’s (P.C.C.) final report looms just two weeks away. However, with the clock ticking, it seems increasingly unlikely that the commission will meet the deadline. Nearly two years ago, the P.C.C. embarked on
Tonight, police are delving into the tragic death of a man in southern Belize. On Tuesday, at approximately 3:47 p.m., officers responded to a distressing report at the Red Bank Dump in Stann Creek District. Upon arrival, they discovered the lifeless body of thirty-five-year-old Wilmer
On Tuesday, Belize Sugar Industries (B.S.I.) proudly announced a record-breaking price for sugar cane, heralding a promising boost for the livelihoods of cane farmers across Belize. This increase in cane prices paints a hopeful picture for the local agricultural community. However, it’s a bittersweet victory,
Today, the Belize Bureau of Standards hosted an engaging familiarization workshop for key industry players involved in measuring, weighing, and quantifying goods. This initiative is part of the Bureau’s mission to advance Belize’s national quality infrastructure, focusing on standardization, metrology, and conformity assessment. The workshop
This morning, convicted sex offender Bert Vasquez made a return to the Court of Appeal after a five-year hiatus. Back in 2019, Vasquez, unrepresented, attempted to challenge the four-year sentence he received in November 2018 for attempted rape. However, his appeal was dismissed due to
On Monday night, we shared a father’s distressing account, accusing the Northern Regional Hospital of negligence. He claimed he had to rush his son to a private clinic for urgent care after the public facility failed to treat him. According to the father, his eleven-year-old
A few weeks ago, we shared the story of eleven-year-old Jenica Jenkins, a brave young girl battling Scoliosis, a condition that causes the spine to curve abnormally and progressively worsen over time. Today, there’s a glimmer of hope as Jenica has received a response from
