The countdown to Christmas is almost over! With just one week left until the joyous day, families all over Belize have decorated their trees, wrapped presents, and bought the Christmas ham. However, not everyone gets to enjoy this blissful holiday experience. Many families are struggling
The Belize Defense Force celebrated its annual Christmas luncheon today at Price Barracks in Ladyville. Prime Minister John Briceño and Minister of National Defence Florencio Marin Junior were there to serve the dedicated men and women of the B.D.F. Earlier, we caught up with B.D.F.
Earlier today, the Belize Defense Force celebrated the opening of a brand-new kitchen at Price Barracks. The previous facility faced closure threats from the Ministry of Health and Wellness due to hygiene issues. Commander Loria shares more about this important upgrade. [caption id="attachment_30808" align="alignright" width="300"]
The holiday season is a time for joy and celebration, especially for children. However, not every child gets to join in the fun. That's why, whenever we hear about a community event for kids, we rush to capture the magic with our mic and camera.
The spirit of spreading Christmas cheer was in the air today as the Belize Police Department filed right in line with Lakers today in giving to the kids. This afternoon, the Swift Hall in Belize City was the venue of treats, snacks and gifts. Assistant
Even though the ban on gillnet use has been in place for a few years, some people are still using this illegal fishing method. Gillnets are notorious for their indiscriminate capture of marine life, trapping and killing everything in their path. Fishermen often throw the
Earlier this year, the Belize Coast Guard aimed to boost its capabilities by trying to buy two patrol boats worth eight million US dollars. These Sea Axe Class vessels are much larger than the Boston Whalers they currently use. Commandant Rear Admiral Elton Bennett mentioned
Today, the Belize Women’s Seaweed Farmers Association (BWSFA) launched an exciting new mariculture project called "Empowering BWSFA: Strengthening Sustainable Seaweed Mariculture through Capacity Building, Marketing, and Innovation." This project aims to provide environmentally sustainable and socially inclusive solutions for Belize's blue economy, which has been
On Tuesday, we shared the exciting news about a new water system in Guinea Grass Village. Continuing the government's mission to provide clean, potable water to all Belizeans, the Ministry of Rural Transformation and its partners have now unveiled a new water system in Chunox,
In mid-September, Belize Defence Force officers Ermil Coh and Claudio Quiroz arrived in Haiti to support a critical multinational security mission aimed at restoring order and paving the way for free and fair elections. The senior officers departed Belize on September 7 and landed at Toussaint
