Earlier today, the Government of Belize and the International Labor Organization signed an agreement with the umbrella union, as well as the business community regarding decent work. Decent work is described as employment that respects the fundamental rights of the human person, as well as
Present at this morning’s signing event were Labor Commissioner Rissela Dominguez-Pott and C.E.O. Kim Aikman of the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry. [caption id="attachment_16159" align="alignright" width="300"] Rissela Dominguez-Patt[/caption] Rissela Dominguez-Patt, Labor Commissioner “In 2015, the
Tonight, a man is out on bail after freelance journalist, forty-three-year-old Joseph Budna accused him of assault during a visit to the Transport Department in Belize City. He is fifty-year-old, Martin Carcamo, a security officer employed at Novelo’s Bus Terminal. Allegations are that on Wednesday,
In just a few days, Belize will be facing off against opponents from across Central America during the U21 Women’s Volleyball Championship. The tournament will open on July sixteenth at the Belize City Civic Center where Belize will face off against Nicaragua. News Five’s Britney
The University of Belize has been made aware of a fraudulent post by Best Service promoting free online courses falsely associated with the university. UB clarifies that there is no affiliation with Best Service, and they are not authorized to represent or offer courses on
On Wednesday morning, a wooden house in the St. Martin's area of Belize City caught fire. The house was destroyed. Although no injuries were reported, the incident left the family with no shelter, food, or clothing. The family which includes three children continues to seek
In a few days, Belize will compete in the U21 Women's Volleyball Championship, facing Central American teams. The tournament starts on July 16 at the Belize City Civic Center, with Belize's first match against Nicaragua. Britney Gordon from News Five visited the Civic Center to
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), as part of the United Nations Emergency Technical Teams (UNETT), is deployed in the areas affected by Hurricane Beryl in the Caribbean to advance rapid needs assessment and preparation of proposals, under the leadership of
The Belize Taiwan Career Forum is an annual event aimed at providing Belizeans in Taiwan with opportunities to connect with industry professionals. The 2024 forum will include segments on medicine, international affairs, IT, education, engineering, and international business. It is scheduled for July 14-15 (Belize)
The Ministry of Investment, through its Investment Policy and Compliance Unit (IPCU), in collaboration with the Corozal Think Tank, launched two new initiatives at the Corozal ITVET: the “Animation Bootcamp for Belizean Women and Girls” and the “Cell Phone Repair Course for Women and Youth.” The
