The Government of Belize has launched a new initiative titled "Strengthening Governance for Transparency and Accountability in Belize." Developed through collaboration with the Ministry of Public Service, the US Embassy, and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the program aims to improve good governance and
Yesterday, two adventurous women from Dangriga, Belize, made headlines by completing the first leg of their climb up Mount Meru in Tanzania, reaching an impressive altitude of 4,566 meters (14,990 feet). Stacy Webber and Judie Zab proudly left Belize's flag at the summit of Africa’s
Police in Belmopan have detained three people following a report from a 23-year-old woman who was held captive and abused for eight days by her husband and his parents. The investigation began after officers responded to an incident on John Saldivar Boulevard, where they found
The Government of Belize issued a statement earlier today explaining that the Minister of Health, Kevin Bernard, had proposed an amendment to the KHMHA Act to include the National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) on the Board of Governors. According to the statement, this
A new commitment of BZD $450,000 from surfwear brand Matuse, the Andy Sabin Foundation, and the Global FinPrint Project aims to support shark conservation efforts in Belize’s renowned Glover’s Reef, Lighthouse Reef, and Turneffe Atolls. A study by Global FinPrint in 2023 highlighted these atolls
Police in Belmopan are investigating a report of kidnapping. The victim is said to be a 23-year-old woman who was held captive for about 8 days by her husband and is his parents. According to reports, the victim was held against her will after she
The Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital Authority Workers Union (KHMHAWU) is strongly opposing a recent amendment to the KHMH Authority Act. In a statement, the union explained that the amendment read in the House of Representatives on October 18, 2024, removes the union's right to representation
The Institute of Archaeology has announced that the new entrance fees for Belize's Archaeological Reserves will take effect on January 1, 2025. This decision responds to stakeholder feedback requesting additional time to prepare for the upcoming changes, which were originally slated to begin on November
With just 12 days until the U.S. presidential election, a new Wall Street Journal poll shows Donald Trump leading Kamala Harris by 2 percentage points nationally, 47% to 45%. This marks a shift from Harris’s previous 2-point lead in August. Despite the change, both figures
The Ministry of Sustainable Development and Climate Change (MSDCC) launched Belize’s 2024 Voluntary National Review (VNR) at an event organised in collaboration with the United Nations (UN) in Belize. The VNR highlights the country's progress in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and was presented
