The Caribbean continues to be on alert as a broad area of low pressure in the southwestern region could bring heavy rainfall and possible tropical development this week. Forecasters say it has a "20 percent" chance of formation within the next 48 hours. The National
Six-year-old King Shakel Wade was found dead in a canal near Fairweather Street and South Creek in Belize City on Tuesday evening. He had been under the care of a babysitter when he disappeared. After an hour-long search, his body was recovered from the canal
Sbarro, the iconic New York pizza chain, officially opened its latest location on Phillip Goldson Highway in Belize City on Tuesday night. The new outlet, located within Publics Mini Mart, makes Sbarro's 681st outlet worldwide. At the opening event, one customer stated, “One word: delicious,” while
The Public Service Union of Belize (PSU) is calling out the Briceño Administration's recent move to "diminish the requirements" for the position of Auditor General (AG). The PSU warns that it undermines government accountability and opens the door to corruption. PSU says the Auditor General's role
This morning, the Senate Special Select Committee resumed its investigation into the controversial Definitive Agreement granted to Portico Enterprises Ltd. in October 2020 by the Barrow administration. Led by NGO Senator Janelle Chanona, the hearings have featured several key testimonies, including from developer David Gegg.
The 'UDP Alliance for Democracy' fired out a press statement today, rejecting what it described as 'false statements' made in the recent statement made by the United Democratic Party (UDP). The Alliance says that it is not a political party, nor a breakaway faction. "We are
Dangriga Town police are investigating a fire that damaged three structures in that municipality last night, including the iconic James Chee dry goods and grocery store. The blaze erupted at around 6:00 p.m. on Commerce Street. Neighbours alerted the fire department after spotting flames in one
Amid escalating gang violence in Haiti since the assassination of the Prime Minister in July 2021, the Multi-National Security Support Mission (MSSM) is ramping up operations against criminal groups like the "Kraze Barye" gang. According to MSSM's updates, recent raids, including one on October 14,
Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance, Christopher Coye, appeared before the Senate Special Select Committee this morning. He did so only to read a written statement. Minister Coye told the committee that he received a copy of the definitive agreement in early 2023. He said the
Belize is taking steps to strengthen its human rights framework, particularly concerning the rights of the Maya indigenous communities in the Toledo District. From October 15 to 18, 2024, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) is visiting the country to promote human rights and
