In honour of World Refugee Day, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) organised a football match in Trio Village, bringing together refugees and local community members. The event saw participation from numerous UN agencies, humanitarian and development partners, and civil society organisations. World Refugee Day, designated by
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing advises the public that water has receded, and the Coastal Plains Highway is now open for access. Road conditions will continue to be closely monitored as further rainfall is expected throughout the weekend. The MIDH thanks all road
The Ministry of Education today responded to a press release issued by the University of Belize Faculty and Staff Union (UBFSU). As we have reported, UBFSU criticised the Briceño administration over what it described as "unfulfilled promises." In its release, the ministry stated that it
Police in San Pedro Town are investigating the fatal shooting of forty-six-year-old Steven Francis Arceo. Arceo was shot last night at around 9:45 near Secret Beach. An official statement from the police says, "Officers found the lifeless body of a man with gunshot wounds, partially inside
The Department of Environment (DOE) today officially opened its office in San Pedro Town. The office opens avenues for development and change on Ambergris Caye, as the D.O.E. is responsible for managing natural resources, preserving and protecting the environment, and controlling pollution. The office houses three departments:
The Coastal Plains Highway is currently impassable, the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing (MIDH) informed in a press release earlier this morning. It said the highway is "impassable for small vehicles as a result of heavy rainfall and associated flooding over the past 24 hours." The
The Belize Defence Force (BDF) has issued an update to clarify the situation regarding the salary adjustments for its soldiers. It said that a nationwide education campaign has been launched to inform all personnel about the discrepancies in the pay scale. According to the press release, in
The Office of the Prime Minister informs that the Prime Minister, Hon. John Briceño departed the country on 20th June 2024, to attend the “Belize Diaspora Summit” held in Los Angeles, California, USA. The Prime Minister returns to Belize on Monday, 24th June 2024. During his absence, Hon.
It’s been a tough few weeks for forty-eight-year-old Doris Grant. From being charged with forty counts of theft and obtaining property by deception, to police raids on her properties in Gardenia Village and Belize City. On Sunday morning, the businesswoman and her common-law husband came
Concerts and fetes are among the most popular activities to take part in across the Caribbean. Dancehall and Soca artists, as well as D.J.s from all over, are often flown in by promoters to perform in different countries. Many of these events occur without incident,
