An explosion and subsequent fire at a Jose Cuervo tequila factory in Tequila, Jalisco State, claimed the lives of at least 5 workers and left two injured, local officials confirmed. The disaster occurred at Casa Cuervo's Rojeña distillery. According to local officials, the explosion initially involved
In a 52-minute address to the US Congress, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasised the importance of US-Israel solidarity amidst the escalating war in Gaza while issuing a warning against rising antisemitism. Netanyahu’s speech was largely what experts and U.S. officials expected: an effort to deflect
An unofficial biography about the life of Belize's former Prime Minister, Dean Barrow, was launched today in Belize City. The biography was written by author, editor, researcher, and librarian Lawrence Vernon. This is his twelfth publication and fifth biography. This is the fourth biography written of
Representatives from the National Emergency Management Organisation (NEMO) and the Belize Defence Force participated at the Agile Bear 2.0 briefing, a critical training session aimed at refining disaster response strategies and capabilities. Agile Bear 2.0, formerly known as "Keel Billed Toucan," is a flagship multinational
The Firearms Control and Ammunition Board (FCAB) convened a crucial meeting at the Police Training Academy in Belmopan on Tuesday. A press release issued today said that the meeting addressed internal stakeholders and focused on enhancing the management of firearms and ammunition in Belize. An in-depth
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address a joint meeting of Congress on Wednesday afternoon, marking his first appearance since Hamas' terrorist attack on Israel, which resulted in 1,200 deaths and numerous hostages being taken to Gaza. According to NBC News, House Speaker Mike Johnson
As part of a collaborative effort to enhance its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement, Belize hosted the Climate Analytics (CA) mission in July. The four-day mission spanned from July 16–19, 2024. This collaboration forms part of the NDC-TEC Project, a programme funded by
Marine biologists have discovered that sharks off the coast of Brazil are testing positive for cocaine, the BB reported. Thirteen Brazilian sharpnose sharks captured near Rio de Janeiro were found to have high levels of cocaine in their muscles and livers. The concentrations detected were
Are moves being made for U.D.P. Albert Area Representative Tracy Panton to challenge Moses "Shyne" Barrow for the party's leadership? Tonight, the United Democratic Party is displaying signs of significant internal division. Key figures within the party have reportedly launched a petition to remove Barrow
And, Peyrefitte says he is not acknowledging any rumors or reports of a plot to overthrow Moses “Shyne” Barrow because he has not received any official correspondent. We also asked him where he stands on the issue and if he believes the U.D.P. can return
