Seven people have filed a lawsuit against Attorney General Anthony Sylvester and the Elections and Boundaries Department. They want the court to decide if the current electoral boundaries violate the Constitution of Belize. The case was heard today by Justice Tawanda Hondora, who has reserved
The Protected Areas Conservation Trust and the Belize Fund for a Sustainable Future have teamed up to boost funding for Belize’s National Protected Areas System. Today, they signed an important agreement to ensure better and more coordinated financing for the country’s protected areas and natural
The agreement will last for five years, during which both organizations will regularly review their progress and work together on projects to improve Belize’s conservation efforts. PACT and the Belize Fund are dedicated to supporting Belize's National Protected Areas System, which protects the country's natural
The Briceño administration has appointed attorney Hector Guerra as a P.U.P. senator for its new term. Earlier today, we chatted with Guerra about his new role and whether it might lead to bigger political ambitions. Here's what he had to say. Hector Guerra, Government Senator “I think
Cayo Rosario is a development project approved back in 2018 to build a resort extending into the sea. San Pedro residents are upset because they believe that the project will affect the Hol Chan Marine Reserve, a protected area. Despite assurances from the Department of
The Belize Chess Federation is excited to send two talented chess players to Tegucigalpa, Honduras next week for a regional tournament. The stakes are high, as the winner will earn a spot at the Chess World Cup 2025. Nathaniel Reyes, a proud member of the
Good evening and welcome to another edition of Sports Monday. I'm Paul Lopez. Cycling fans all over the country are getting excited about the Annual Holy Saturday Cross Country Cycling Classic. Before the big event, we have two major weekend races. The first one, the
The We Walk as One Foundation is organising its Hearts & Hands Clothes & Shoes Drive. This campaign is part of the Hearts & Hands Community Outreach to support families in need in Armenia Village, Belize. The drive will be from February 24th to May 15th,
Belize has secured a BZD 1.9 million grant from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to enhance its climate change response. According to a statement, the Ministry of Economic Transformation, through its Climate Finance Unit (CFU), will use the funding to advance the country’s climate agenda. The
49-year-old Ervin Middleton from Belize City has been found guilty of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2020. The verdict was delivered today in the High Court by Justice Nigel Pilgrim. Middleton, a security guard, was remanded to the Belize Central Prison pending his sentencing on May
