The Central Bank of Belize has initiated the winding-up of 19 defunct credit unions, including prominent ones like Mount Carmel Credit Union, the Police and Civil Service Credit Unions in Belize City, and the Citrus Growers and Workers Credit Union in Dangriga. This process, which
A worsening measles outbreak in Texas has infected 24 people and hospitalised nine, with cases concentrated in Gaines County, where childhood vaccination rates have declined in recent years, The New York Times reports. Health officials confirmed that all infected individuals—22 children and two adults—were unvaccinated. According
A road traffic accident in the Corozal District has left one man dead and another injured. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon around 3 p.m. when brothers Gaspar and Santiago Cantun were travelling on Sarteneja Road in a Chevy Tracker. Reports suggest that Gaspar lost
The High Court of Belize has sentenced former National Sports Council (NSC) accountant Ivan Ayuso to five years in prison after he pleaded guilty to theft and money laundering charges. Ayuso was found to have stolen over one million dollars from the NSC between 2013
The day of "love and friendship" is finally here, and while some may hate the day, there are those who look forward to it. Every February 14 is known for love, roses, and heart-shaped cards—but you may be surprised to know that its origins are
Businessman Michael Feinstein has filed an appeal against a recent High Court ruling that upheld the government’s acquisition of twenty-three point four acres of land on Stake Bank Island. The decision, handed down by Justice Rajiv Goonetilleke in late January, supported the government's claim that
The Belizean government remains uncertain about the full impact of the Trump administration’s foreign aid restrictions. Since taking office in January, President Donald Trump has halted funding for numerous international projects, including those focused on climate resilience. Minister of Foreign Affairs Francis Fonseca says the
Last month, Belize officially filed to join South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice. This aligns Belize with eight other nations to end the genocide of the Palestinian people. However, the United States of America has remained a steadfast supporter of Israel.
On Tuesday, Prime Minister John Briceño announced that Belizeans will head to the polls on March 12, 2025. With less than a month to go, candidates are in full campaign mode—but in Freetown, P.U.P. Standard Bearer Francis Fonseca isn’t breaking a sweat. In fact, he’s
Police are investigating allegations of rape made against a Belize City union leader. According to reports, a female coworker claims that she was sexually assaulted by the unionist back in 2019. Police recorded the statement of the alleged victim. We are told that the union
