The government announced moments ago that Belize has maintained its Tier 2 status on the U.S. Department of State's Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report for 2024. According to the press release, this status reflects Belize's ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking and protect victims. "The Tier
On Sunday evening, a gunman targeted Joshua Gillett and Stanley Moore in the Lake Independence area of the Old Capital. Witnesses report that Joshua Gillett and Stanley Moore were travelling in a BMW when they were attacked at the junction of Mahogany and Santa Barbara
The owner of one of the Belize City bus runs, Phillips Jones, is holding a press conference at the Best Western Belize Biltmore Plaza Hotel. Flanked by his attorney, Arthur Saldivar, Jones is voicing concerns about the potential impact of the Belize City E-bus initiative
Over a hundred public officers countrywide were celebrated for their years of service. Last Friday, the Ministry of Public Service hosted the Annual Public Service Day and Award Ceremony under the theme “Honouring Our Everyday Heroes. Public Servants, Empowering Communities, Enriching Lives" in San Pedro,
Police in Belize City are investigating yet another murder. This latest incident occurred at around 4:15 p.m. on Sunday in the Lake Independence area of the Old Capital. Witnesses say that two men, Joshua Gillett and Stanley Moore, were travelling in a BMW when they came
The divide between Israel's top military leaders and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is growing. In a rare public challenge, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said that completely destroying Hamas is unattainable. Netanyahu insists the war will continue until Hamas is eliminated. Hagari's
The University of Belize (UB) and Belize Sugar Industries Limited (BSI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance educational and technical capacities, focusing on human capital development, student internships, and advancements in soil analysis and tissue culture technologies. This partnership aims to invest in
Students at The University of the West Indies (The UWI) Cave Hill Campus are set to benefit from expanded opportunities in international trade policy research and professional development, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between The UWI and the Shridath Ramphal Centre
By: Mario Lubetkin, FAO Assistant Director-General and FAO Regional Representative for Latin America and the Caribbean Although the most recent evidence shows signs of improvement in food insecurity in Latin America and the Caribbean, the data reveal a worrying upward trend in Haiti and sectors of
The Secret Beach on Ambergris Caye is known as a laid-back tourism getaway several miles from San Pedro Town. But on Thursday night, the high-end entertainment hub was the scene of a fatal shooting. Forty-six-year-old Steven Arceo, who lives and works on the beach, was
