August first is formally recognized as Emancipation Day in Belize. The date commemorates the abolition of slavery in 1838, remembering the hardships of the nation’s African ancestors who fought for their freedom. As the day draws nearer, Belizeans are encouraged to participate in ceremonies honoring
Emancipation Day is just a few days away and with that comes a variety of celebrations. This year, the Belize City Council, NICH and their partners are promising a day of vibrant celebrations cultural displays, food, and live performances at the Eboe Town Festival. These celebrations
School is about to begin and for the students at Saint John’s College Junior College, that means returning to classes and clubs with their peers. Clubs are a vital part of the college experience, as they help students find a better sense of self, one
The Forty-seventh Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community concluded today in Grenada. Among the topics discussed was the situation in Haiti. CARICOM leaders are optimistic that new presidential and legislative elections will take place in Haiti by the
KTV the Remix, Season Six is still underway and the competition is heating up. Last week, we saw contestants pay tribute to the Latin artist we all know and love. Tonight, the remaining singers will engage in a battle for their places on live TV.
Attorney Leslie Mendez says she has been prohibited from speaking with the 13-year-old boy who was arrested under the State of Emergency. Mendez, who is representing the mother of a 13-year-old boy detained at Wagner’s Youth Facility within the Belize Central Prison, is raising urgent concerns
Minister of Human Development, Families, and Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs Dolores Balderamos Garcia has officially endorsed a partnership with Anita Zetina, Secretary General of the Secretariat for Central American Social Integration (SISCA). The agreement was formalised today and is set to enhance the Ministry’s Elder Home
Paul Dans, the architect and Director of the Project 2025, has resigned from his position at the Heritage Foundation. Project 2025, a 922-page policy blueprint for the next Republican administration, outlines radical reforms including dismantling the Department of Education and the Department of Homeland Security;
The Gaza Health Ministry has officially declared the Palestinian territory a "polio epidemic area," attributing the resurgence of the virus to the destruction of health infrastructure caused by Israel’s military campaign. Poliomyelitis, a highly infectious disease that can cause paralysis and is transmitted through contaminated water
In a show of solidarity, union members of the Social Security Board (SSB) are declaring, "Enough is enough!" This week, they are donning black ribbons to symbolise their sorrow and frustration over what they describe as the management's bad faith in disregarding their Collective Bargaining
