The National Security Bill was also debated inside the House of Representatives. The council has been in operation since the early nineties, but it has never been formalized. This bill seeks to do just that. Prime Minister John Briceño explained that the legislation gives teeth
Kareem Musa, the Minister of Home Affairs, responded to the Leader of the Opposition’s criticisms. Musa addressed Barrow’s call for him and the Commissioner of Police to resign. He also spoke to the opposition leader’s position that crime is the most rampant it has ever
Schools are out and children all over Belize are finding unique ways to pass their time. Among the variety of summer camps and programs available for students to participate in, Carlos Perrotte’s Music Camp has been a constant source of music education and fun for
An annual summer camp organized by Doctor Carolyn Gentle-Genitty, a tenured professor in the United States, concludes on Friday. The past few days have seen children from across Lake Independence attend educational and recreational sessions at Swift Hall and Saint Martin de Porres School where
Earlier today, the Government of Belize and the International Labor Organization signed an agreement with the umbrella union, as well as the business community regarding decent work. Decent work is described as employment that respects the fundamental rights of the human person, as well as
Present at this morning’s signing event were Labor Commissioner Rissela Dominguez-Pott and C.E.O. Kim Aikman of the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry. [caption id="attachment_16159" align="alignright" width="300"] Rissela Dominguez-Patt[/caption] Rissela Dominguez-Patt, Labor Commissioner “In 2015, the
Tonight, a man is out on bail after freelance journalist, forty-three-year-old Joseph Budna accused him of assault during a visit to the Transport Department in Belize City. He is fifty-year-old, Martin Carcamo, a security officer employed at Novelo’s Bus Terminal. Allegations are that on Wednesday,
In just a few days, Belize will be facing off against opponents from across Central America during the U21 Women’s Volleyball Championship. The tournament will open on July sixteenth at the Belize City Civic Center where Belize will face off against Nicaragua. News Five’s Britney
The University of Belize has been made aware of a fraudulent post by Best Service promoting free online courses falsely associated with the university. UB clarifies that there is no affiliation with Best Service, and they are not authorized to represent or offer courses on
On Wednesday morning, a wooden house in the St. Martin's area of Belize City caught fire. The house was destroyed. Although no injuries were reported, the incident left the family with no shelter, food, or clothing. The family which includes three children continues to seek
