The digital gap, often called the grey digital divide, is a real challenge for older folks trying to navigate the digital world. Studies show this divide can lead to isolation, limited access to services, online vulnerabilities, and fewer learning opportunities. But there’s good news! The
A mother and son in Belize City have lost everything after a fire broke inside their home on Friday night. Residents of Pelican Street Extension recall that around ten-thirty p.m. flames engulfed the two-story cement and wooden structure, resulting in severe damage to the contents
It’s been nearly two years since the People’s Constitution Commission (P.C.C.) kicked off its mission to thoroughly review Belize’s Constitution. They aimed to engage with Belizeans through a public outreach campaign and deliver detailed recommendations to the Prime Minister. Originally, this project was supposed to
Belize’s National Senior Men’s Football Team is gearing up for the Gold Cup with a fresh face leading the charge. Charlie Slusher took over as head coach in July, and since then, Team Belize has been making waves on the field. Last week, they crushed
The National Meteorological Service and the National Emergency Management Organization are keeping an eye on the southwest Caribbean Sea for any signs of a tropical cyclone. In a joint press release, they mentioned that while the chances of formation are currently low—near zero percent over
There’s a new player in town that’s set to make life a whole lot easier for bakers and chefs, all without costing a fortune. Say hello to Ma Baker and Chef, a Mexico-based brand that’s just launched its exciting range of bakery and confectionery products
A collision on the Thomas Vincent Ramos Highway claimed the life of motorcyclist Christian Guerra on October 13. Assistant Commissioner of Police Hilberto Romero reported that a motorcycle, driven by Christian Guerra, collided with a Dodge RAM pickup, driven by Esekias Vasquez. "Guerra was transported
On Sunday morning, a 57-year-old woman was robbed as she was walking along Guyana Street after shopping at Dickerson Supermarket in Orange Walk. Reyes told the police that a male person on a bicycle approached her from behind and stole her black purse. She stated that
Jose Shol says that his stepfather, Crisantos Chub, was a victim of a hit-and-run on Friday, October 11. Chub had just left Shol's house at around 2:30 p.m. when he was struck by a driver on a motorcycle. The incident happened on the Thomas Vincent
Unpacking the Rising Crisis in Belize’s Education System The recruitment of Caribbean teachers is a direct response to the severe teacher shortage in the U.S. In August 2022, the Washington Post reported that “the teacher shortage has hit crisis levels—and school officials everywhere are scrambling to
