Community health workers (CHWs) in Belize play a crucial role in providing essential healthcare services, particularly in remote communities where access to immediate medical care can be challenging. Recognising the growing reliance on CHWs as communities expand, the Ministry of Health and its partners have
Mercy Sabal, a distinguished artist and quiltmaker from Belize, has been awarded the George Gabb Prize for Visual Arts. Announced on the National Institute of Culture and History’s (NICH) official Facebook page, the accolade recognises Sabal as one of Belize's most esteemed artists. With over 40
Belize City police continue to investigate the murder of 24-year-old Dimitri DeAndre Usher. Usher was shot several times on Sunday night while he was near the Poundyard area of Belize City. The incident unfolded at around 8 p.m. According to investigators, Usher was walking towards his
Adela Pederson Vallejos has been honoured with the Leela Vernon Prize for Creative Community Action and Safeguarding Cultural Heritage. The announcement was made by the National Institute of Culture and History (NICH) on its Facebook page. The award celebrates Pederson’s remarkable achievements in preserving and
Belizean singer and percussionist Mohobub Flores has been honoured with the Andy Palacio Prize for Belizean Music. The award was announced via the National Institutes of Culture and History's (NICH) official Facebook page and recognises Flores' significant contributions to Garifuna music and Punta Rock. Flores, born
Errollyn Wallen has been appointed as the first Black woman Master of the King’s Music by King Charles. The Belize-born composer, who has an extensive portfolio including 22 operas, takes over from Dame Judith Weir, the first woman to hold the position. This morning, the National
French authorities have detained Telegram founder Pavel Durov at Paris-Le Bourget airport, accusing the platform of failing to adequately moderate criminal activities, including child sexual abuse material. The arrest, carried out by the French police agency Ofmin, has intensified the global debate on the balance
Miss Belize Rural, Deannie Janae Laing, reclaimed the Queen of the Bay (QOTB) crown for the rural communities in the Belize District at this year's prestigious pageant that was held on Saturday at the Belize City’s Civic Center. The event showcased an impressive lineup of
The National Climate Change Office kicked off its Climate Week series of events at the Gala Lounge in Orange Walk Town on Sunday, under the theme: "Climate Action: Inspiring Change, Driving Advocacy, Promoting Inclusivity, and Fostering Innovation." The Ministry of Sustainable Development and Climate Change, through
The Commission of Inquiry into the Sugar Cane Industry has announced that public hearings will begin in late August. The first set of hearings is scheduled from Tuesday, August 27th to Saturday, August 31st, at Escuela Secundaria Técnica México in San Roman village, Corozal District. Key
