Patrick Faber’s stint as leader of the United Democratic Party was anything but smooth. His brief tenure was marred by personal challenges that significantly impacted his ability to lead the U.D.P. effectively. Now, having stepped down, the Collet Area Representative has had the opportunity to
The Belize Defence Force is currently probing alarming reports of their soldiers being encircled by potentially hostile, armed Guatemalans at the Machakilha Conservation Post. This tense standoff occurred on September seventh, following the detention of several Guatemalan men by a B.D.F. patrol for illegal logging
Already facing five counts of vehicle theft, Melbourne Wade found himself back in court today to answer a sixth charge. This time, the accusation involves a businessman’s vehicle, which Wade allegedly rented, stole, and pawned to someone in Cayo. Despite the mounting charges, Wade appeared
The Ministry of Education issued a late afternoon response to the Belize National Teachers Union’s concerns. The release starts by saying that the ministry recognizes and share the concern for ensuring that our teachers are paid in a timely and efficient manner. The release went
On Wednesday night, we revealed a troubling situation: over one hundred and thirty teachers have been tirelessly working without receiving their salaries. Dreadfully, some have been unpaid for more than six months. During a press conference at the B.N.T.U. headquarters on Wednesday afternoon, it was
Diabetes is a chronic condition that arises when the pancreas fails to produce sufficient insulin or when the body cannot effectively utilize the insulin it produces. Insulin is the crucial hormone that regulates blood glucose levels. According to a report by the International Diabetes Federation
Sugar is one of Belize’s most prized commodities, yet recently, consumers have faced challenges in buying it from local supermarkets. Many customers have been turned away at the cash register, only to be told they can purchase just one or two pounds of sugar at
On Monday, the ASR Group and Belize Sugar Industries Limited made a groundbreaking announcement, revealing a record-breaking estimated price for sugar cane. As of September thirtieth, the average cane price for the 2024 crop is projected to be an unprecedented eighty-seven dollars and ninety-nine cents
On Wednesday, we reported on a rapidly spreading fungal infection affecting sugar cane in Northern Belize. This infection causes the cane to yellow and wilt. While some cane varieties show resistance, over sixty percent of Belize’s sugar cane varieties are vulnerable and likely to perish
Transport remains a critical hurdle for CARICOM in its quest to establish a single market. The movement of cargo by sea hinges on production volume, while air transport presents its own set of challenges. However, according to the Director of the CARICOM Single Market at
