Prime Minister John Briceño spoke at the seventy-ninth session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City today. During the Summit of the Future, he emphasized the urgent need for stronger international cooperation to tackle issues like climate change, poverty, and inequality. He
Youth voices are crucial in the fight against climate change because their perspectives and ideas are vital for creating sustainable solutions that will affect their future. They often bring fresh, innovative ideas and approaches to problem solving. Young people regularly speak with a moral clarity
Over the festive weekend, a resident of Ladyville lost his life after he was run through by a length of steel. Paul Evans was a career technician who established himself several decades ago as the go-to engineer in radio and television broadcasting. He may not
Goodnight and welcome to another edition of Sports Monday, I am Paul Lopez. Belize is gearing up to shine on the international stage once more in volleyball. A group of under-seventeen female volleyball players travelled to Managua, Nicaragua to compete in the inaugural Under-Seventeen Women’s
As September celebrations wind down, Belize's next highly anticipated event approaches. Today, the National Garifuna Council announced the theme for this year's November 19th Celebrations: "Afeduha waméi wagücha, afareinha waméi wanichigu! - Celebrating our roots; sharing our culture." This theme, submitted by Biviana McDougall, a teacher at
Scientists from Florida International University have identified a new species of hammerhead shark, Sphyrna alleni, named in honour of the late Paul G. Allen, an advocate for shark conservation. Previously unnoticed due to its similarity to the bonnethead shark, Sphyrna tiburo, the locally known shovellbill shark
Police are investigating a stabbing incident that occurred during the carnival celebration in Orange Walk District. According to the Assistant Commissioner of Police, Hilberto Romero, Francis Bustamante Sr., 48, and his son, Francis Bustamante Jr., 28, were working at a bar when a male approached
World leaders gathered at the 79th United Nations General Assembly for the Summit of the Future, adopting the Pact for the Future Resolution. This initiative includes the Global Digital Compact and the Declaration on Future Generations, aimed at bridging digital divides and ensuring a sustainable
The Department of the Environment (DOE) recently concluded a training session aimed at enhancing environmental compliance monitoring, a crucial step in safeguarding Belize’s natural resources. Over three days, from September 17-19, 2024, experts from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) provided guidance to representatives
Team Belize is primed to represent the nation at the First Global Challenge 2024 in Athens, Greece, to showcase its innovative robot, Wagüchi. While the name Wagüchi translates to "our father" in Garifuna, it also symbolises the team's strong connection to their ancestral roots, with an
