Residents of Monkey River Town are deeply worried about their community's future. It's a tale many Belizeans know all too well. For decades, this small coastal town has been slowly disappearing into the sea. The situation has only gotten worse over the years, thanks to
While chatting with Lord Ashcroft this morning, the topic of cruise tourism also came up. As a major player in the industry, he didn't shy away from sharing his thoughts on the Stake Bank project. He also pointed out the flaws in the proposed Portico
One of the big worries hanging over the B.D.F. is the talk of low morale among the soldiers. Brigadier General, the Commandant of the B.D.F., acknowledges that there's definitely room for improvement, but assured that steps are being taken to address these issues. Loria mentioned
Loria also discussed how the B.D.F. manages weapon handling on bases, especially in situations where disputes between soldiers could escalate. He highlighted that militaries worldwide focus heavily on training and proper weapons handling. Additionally, command leaders are trained to defuse conflicts before they become serious,
Earlier we heard from the B.D.F Commandant, Brigadier General Azariel Loria spoke of strides being made within the B.D.F to uplift the working conditions of the soldiers. But he also alluded to neglect, and when the media asked, we found out that the building where
There's a new fifty-thousand-dollar Scratch and Win jackpot winner, and he's an air traffic controller who struck gold on his second attempt in San Ignacio. Earlier today, the god-fearing winner dropped by our office to share his plans for his newfound fortune.
Police have arrested and charged 42-year-old Kaedell Middleton of San Pedro Town for Kept Ammunition Without a Gun License and Possession of Controlled Drugs With Intent to Supply. The charges stem from a joint operation on Saturday, January 18, involving the Gang Intelligence, Investigation, and Interdiction
Police have arrested and charged 35-year-old Victor Esau Navarro, a Belizean mechanic from San Pedro Town, for the offense of Possession of Controlled Drugs With Intent to Supply to Another. The arrest followed a joint operation on Saturday, January 18, involving personnel from the Gang Intelligence,
The Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Centre announced the upcoming transfer of Filly, a female jaguar, to the Milwaukee County Zoo (MCZ) in Wisconsin, USA. The move, scheduled for Wednesday, January 22, reinforces a conservation partnership between the two institutions that dates back to the 1980s. Filly
Starting today, 35 social workers and counsellors in Belize are undergoing specialised training on trauma-informed care. The four-day workshop is organised by the Ministry of Human Development, Families, and Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs in collaboration with the U.S.-based NGO Peaceful Households and the Ixchel Caribe Foundation
