Thirty-six-year-old George Bull is accused of torching his common-law wife’s house, injuring her in the process. The Biscayne resident, who owns a sawmill, is behind bars tonight after he was denied bail earlier today when he appeared unrepresented before a senior magistrate. It is alleged
As we reported on Tuesday, several young men and women were released from the Belize Central Prison after they were held for ninety days or less as part of the country’s State of Emergency. But a few of them claim that they were wrongfully imprisoned,
The argument between Leader of the Opposition, Moses “Shyne” Barrow and Albert Area Representative Tracy Taegar-Panton rages on. They are debating the legality of any vote taken at an upcoming convention planned by the Alliance for Democracy. Today, both sides cited different sections of the
Floodwaters across Belize City that have been associated with the king tides have receded and the streets are once again dry. But what is the Belize City Council doing to address the phenomenon that is compounded by climate change? That’s what we asked Mayor Bernard
What’s up with the overgrown grass on street sides across the city? A drive around certain neighborhoods reveals that many streets and their intersections have poor visibility due to overgrown grass. Here’s Mayor Wagner’s response to concerns raised by residents. [caption id="attachment_22622" align="alignright" width="300"]
What is thought to be a different species of hammerhead shark that was recently discovered in Belizean waters might not be new to Belize at all. This is according to a former senior fisheries officer with the Belize Fisheries Department and a marine biologist by
Myvett says while the discovery is great news for the scientific community and for fisheries management in Belize, he expressed hope that it will also give Belize’s marine scientists an opportunity at doing research on the species of shark. In fact, he hopes that Belizean
Today, non-communicable diseases such as heart disease, stroke, or diabetes are the leading causes of illness and premature death in Belize. Multiple risk factors lead to these diseases, such as an unhealthy diet. According to the Pan American Health Organization, the prevalence of obesity in
The winners of the annual Expo Belize Marketplace Competition were awarded by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry earlier today. In a brief ceremony at the Marion Jones Sporting Complex, the business organization recognized three winners in various categories. They were selected from MSMEs that
The Statistical institute of Belize held its third press conference for 2024. Among the first topics that S.I.B. reported on was the Consumer Confidence Index. This study measures consumer sentiments that indicate how households are likely to behave with respect to consumption and saving. Through
