A zoonotic disease is an infectious illness that has jumped from animals to humans. They can be transmitted in many ways, such as bacteria or parasites, but may even spread through unconventional agents such as food, water or the environment. Today, stakeholders in the health
Recently, the World Health Organization announced that a new variant of Monkey Pox was identified in Africa, however, according to the Ministry of Health, none of the variants have been detected in Belize. Since the 2022 outbreak of the disease in the country, the ministry
Last week, we told you about a group within the United Democratic Party calling itself the Alliance for Democracy. Well, the Leader of the United Democratic Party, Moses “Shyne” Barrow, says he does not acknowledge any factionalism or division within the party, including the alliance.
Former Party Leader Dean Barrow, who led the U.D.P. from 1998 to 2020, shared brief thoughts on the chaos that has erupted within the party. While he refrained from casting blame, Barrow says that the internal strife that continues to plague the party does not
Leader of the Opposition Moses “Shyne” Barrow returned home today after a visit to Jamaica where he met with several key political figures and investors in that country. Barrow paid a visit to Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness who is also the chairman of the
But, it was the opposition leader’s meeting with Vybz Kartel that went viral on social media. The Jamaican dancehall recording artist was freed from prison a few weeks ago, after spending thirteen years behind bars in connection with the 2011 murder of Clive “Lizard” Williams.
In late June, San Pedro welcomed its own office for the Department of Environment. There, the D.O.E conducts several duties, such as managing natural resources, preserving and protecting the environment, and controlling pollution. Today, Chief Environmental Officer Anthony Mai provided an update on the duties
Last week, the Briceño administration broke ground for the construction of the Dangriga Multipurpose Park. This park is designed to offer several amenities for recreational activities. However, there are concerns that the size of the park will pose a threat to the environment due to
The final showdown for KTV the Remix Season Six is here. Tonight, the top three contestants from this season will battle it out to see who will take home the ten-thousand-dollar grand prize next week. You certainly do not want to miss tonight’s live show
Belize completed Phase 1 of its Digital Inclusion Program, establishing 14 Digital Connect Centers nationwide. The project, led by the Ministry of Public Utilities, Energy, Logistics, and E-Governance (MPUELE) in collaboration with the Embassy of Taiwan in Belize through the International Cooperation and Development Fund
