The National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) says it is 'disappointed' with the "Government’s effective non-response" about the acquisition of the 24-acre extension of Stake Bank Island. According to NTUCB, in a letter dated September 23, 2024, the Prime Minister cited an ongoing court
The Social Security Board (SSB) has addressed details concerning the case of former Police Officer Santiago “Santi” Ciau Jr., who passed away at the age of 37 after a prolonged struggle with a debilitating bone illness. Ciau passed away on October 8. After the government retired
Nestled between Belize City and Dangriga, Gales Point Village faces a serious transportation crisis. Residents like Kevin Andrewin have been left without access to a public bus service. They continue to struggle to commute since the bus that once connected them to Dangriga and Belize
Former police officer Elmer Nah was indicted on September 26 for the triple murder of Jon, David, and Vivian Ramnarace. The trio was targeted while they were at home in Belmopan on December 31, 2022. Investigators believe Nah was the gunman captured on the victims’ home
Senior Counsel Eamon Courtenay told reporters today that the Senate Special Select Committee's investigation into the controversial Definitive Agreement granted to Portico Enterprises Ltd. in October 2020 by the Barrow administration is a waste of public resources. The committee resumed its inquiry on Wednesday. The two witnesses,
In a letter addressed to the Prime Minister, the Belize Territorial Volunteers (BTV) voiced strong objections to remarks made by Assad Shoman regarding the International Court of Justice (ICJ) proceedings and recent incidents on the Sarstoon River. The BTV accused Shoman of trivialising these encounters
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles has reached an $880 million settlement with 1,353 individuals who alleged they were sexually abused by priests, marking the largest payout by a U.S. diocese in response to decades-old claims of abuse. Archbishop José H. Gomez expressed deep sorrow
The Israeli military confirmed the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, the mastermind behind the October 7 massacre in Israel. Sinwar's body was discovered in the rubble of a building struck by an Israeli tank in Gaza. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) identified his remains
The National Hurricane Centre (NHC) reported this morning that two Caribbean weather systems have low chances of developing into tropical storms. In the western Caribbean, a low-pressure area is causing showers and thunderstorms. The NHC noted, “Some gradual development is possible over the next couple of
By Dr. QU Dongyu, Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations This year the theme for World Food Day is “Right to Foods for a Better Life and a Better Future.” It’s a timely reminder that all people have the right
