Every year, over thirteen million babies are born prematurely worldwide. For the past seven years, healthcare professionals in Belize have been striving to reduce the number of premature births, but the trend hasn't changed much. Premature births can lead to serious health issues like infections,
On Wednesday, UNESCO announced that cassava has been added to its list of humanity’s intangible cultural heritage. This list celebrates the rich diversity of cultural practices and knowledge from around the world, featuring over six hundred items from one hundred and forty countries. Cassava made
The Belize Audubon Society is calling for nominations for the prestigious thirty-ninth annual James A. Waight Award. This award celebrates individuals or organizations that make significant contributions to conserving and enhancing Belize’s unique environment. They are looking for Belizeans who are actively involved in environmental
Access to clean water is a cornerstone of rural development, and a water rig truck plays a crucial role in making this possible. These trucks are essential for drilling wells and providing reliable water sources in remote areas where infrastructure is often lacking. By bringing
December has just started, but the Christmas celebrations are already in full swing! This morning, the Holy Redeemer Parish Hall was buzzing with excitement as the Belize Salvation Army hosted its annual children's Christmas dinner. Nearly six hundred kids from Belize City and Hattieville gathered
The Ocean Academy community and the residents of Caye Caulker are mourning the tragic loss of Form Four student Alexander Bainton, who passed away this morning at 8:10 a.m. after being in the ICU since a devastating accident on November 29. In a statement, Ocean Academy
A Belize City man wants back his dark grey and silver 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV, which he alleges was stolen by a trusted mechanic. The vehicle has been missing since last week, and the owner has reported the incident to the police. He also alleges
Joshua Moses Ashburn, a 47-year-old businessman from Belize City, has been formally charged with five counts of possessing false documents and five counts of preparation for crime. The charges stem from an investigation into the discovery of counterfeit immigration documents at his establishment, Double Zero, located
The Belize National Teachers’ Union (BNTU) has announced a series of meetings to address ongoing concerns regarding delayed increments, allowances, and salary upgrades for its members. Following an emergency meeting held by the BNTU Council of Management in Belmopan on December 3, the union leadership shared
This year’s Ocean Hero Award celebrates the remarkable contributions of two women dedicated to protecting Belize’s marine resources: Khadijah "Kaj" Assales and Linda Searle. Ocean Hero 2024 – Khadijah “Kaj” Assales Khadijah Assales, creator of the Kaj Expressions lionfish jewelry line, turns environmental challenges into art with
