The upcoming demonstration in Belmopan on Friday is set to draw even larger crowds as the Public Service Union and the Association of Public Service Senior Managers join forces with the Belize National Teachers Union. Dean Flowers, President of the Public Service Union, emphasized that
P.S.U. President Dean Flowers is raising concerns about a possible coordinated effort by the Ministry of Public Service to deter public servants from attending Friday's protest. Flowers pointed out that the Elections and Boundaries Department has scheduled training for village council elections on the same
P.S.U. President Dean Flowers has criticized the government's response to the joint unions' April 22nd letter to the prime minister. Flowers described the reply, received yesterday, as sheepish and lacking any concrete information on how the government plans to address their demands. He expressed frustration,
Today, Belize took a significant step in disaster preparedness by hosting the first national consultative workshop for the UN's Early Warnings for All Initiative. Launched in 2022, this global project aims to ensure everyone, especially the most vulnerable, has access to early warnings for natural
Today, the United Nations Office for Disaster Reduction (UNDRR) and the Government of Belize signed on to the Making Cities Resilient 2030 initiative. This unique cross-stakeholder project aims to enhance local resilience by building partnerships between cities and encouraging knowledge sharing. UNDRR Regional Chief Nahuel
Last week, a group of parents gathered in front of Corozal Methodist School to protest the suspension of two preschool teachers. The teachers were placed on administrative leave after organizing a meeting with parents to discuss graduation plans, defying the administration's orders. The protesting parents
Nurses are the unsung heroes of our healthcare system, tirelessly working weekends and holidays to care for the nation's sick. Their dedication often goes unnoticed, and it's not uncommon for them to skip meals to attend to their patients. During Nurses Week, the Fort George
Belizeans can now enjoy a new level of convenience with the launch of an innovative money transfer service, thanks to a partnership between the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Western Union. Starting this week, Digi Wallet account holders no longer need to visit
Black smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel chimney at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, which signalled that the first ballot in the conclave to elect a new pope ended without a decision. The 133 cardinal electors, the largest number ever to participate in a conclave, failed to
Temu and Shein, two Chinese e-commerce giants, are facing steep tariffs after President Donald Trump closed a U.S. trade loophole. According to CNBC News, despite the disruption to their low-cost import model, experts say the companies remain well-positioned to compete in the American retail market. Shipments
