Commissioner of Police Chester Williams and Opposition Leader Shyne Barrow have locked horns recently and both men have used their opportunity in the media to engage in a war of words. But many have questioned whether the sharp exchange of criticisms is necessary and whether
During his visit to southern Belize, Opposition Leader Barrow also spent time in the Toledo East constituency where he joined U.D.P. standard bearer Dennis Williams on the campaign trail. Williams has been endorsed by the United Democratic Party to run against a P.U.P. candidate in
For many years, the Government of Belize had engaged the services of B.T.L. Since the Briceño administration took office in 2020, there has been a move towards other another service provider. Last week, Minister of Health and Wellness Kevin Bernard told us that the ministry,
Commissioner of Police Chester Williams has been re-elected to serve on the executive of the Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police. During the association’s annual conference hosted by Belize, A.C.C.P. members elected ComPol Williams as the first-vice president. In 2023, he served as the association’s
Former Bad Boy recording artist Shyne Barrow has drawn distance from Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs in the wake of video evidence that the well-known music mogul physically abused his ex-girlfriend. The footage which was aired exclusively by C.N.N. on Friday, has raised the ire of many
After ten years, the Cayo Tour Guide Association Summer Conference is back. This four-day event serves as an opportunity for youths to experience Belize with a new perspective and develop an interest in conservation practices. Up to twenty-five participants will be selected to embark on
A deadly cattle disease has been detected in the Cayo District. A release from the Belize Agricultural Health Authority (BAHA) says that anaplasmosis, an infectious disease that is transmitted primarily by ticks and the re-use of blood-contaminated equipment such as needles, has been detected. "We are
The Ministry of Blue Economy and Disaster Risk Management, along with the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO), reports that wildfires affecting San Pedro Columbia and nearby communities in the Toledo District have prompted the Governor General to declare a state of public emergency for the
During his official visit to Taiwan, Prime Minister John Briceño had the opportunity to meet the recently elected president of the Republic of China (Taiwan), Lai Ching-te. PM Briceño reiterated Belize's support for Taiwan's inclusion in international fora, including the UN and related agencies. Dr. Lai
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is pursuing arrest warrants for Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader in Gaza, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity related to the October 7 attacks on Israel and the ensuing conflict in Gaza. ICC prosecutor
