At the stroke of midnight, forty-five thousand dockworkers on the U.S. Eastern seaboard launched a massive strike, affecting over thirty ports from Maine to Texas. This industrial action has sparked concern among Belizean importers, who worry about the potential delays in their shipments. The dockworkers
Tonight, the conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate, igniting international crises. Nearly a year has passed since Israel began its bombing campaign on the Gaza Strip, which started after the Palestinian militant group Hamas fired rockets into Israel in protest of the Gaza
At the seventy-ninth United Nations General Assembly, Minister of Foreign Affairs Francis Fonseca delivered a compelling address, highlighting several international conflicts, including the ongoing crisis in Haiti. Last month, Belize took a proactive step by deploying two B.D.F. officers to Haiti, supporting the United Nations
In his address, Minister Fonseca also emphasized the importance of climate justice for developing nations. He explained that Belize is a member of the Alliance of Small Island Developing States, which contributes less than one percent of global emissions. However, these nations feel the impact
A group of Counselors from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Board of Executive Directors is visiting Belize from September 30 to October 4, 2024, to tour several IDB Group-funded projects and gain insights into the country’s project portfolio. Accompanied by representatives from the Government of
Tonight, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Ohio Senator JD Vance will face off in their first and only vice presidential debate before the U.S. November election. Both candidates aim to sway voters in a tight race with less than 40 days to go before Election
The Belize City Council held its fourth annual Belize City Half Marathon on Saturday. The event featured three categories: a half marathon (21K), a 10K, and a 5K. In the half marathon/21K category, Chrystal Thomas from Splash Sarteneja took first place with a time of 1:41:49.8.
Iran has launched about 180 missiles at Israel in response to the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Most of the missiles were intercepted. Sirens sounded across Israel as military officials confirmed the attack, with Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari reporting no injuries and warning of
Belizean reggae artist Phynxxx, known offstage as Jeremy Lizama, combines Caribbean influences with heartfelt lyrics to create a sound that resonates with his audience. As he gears up for the release of new tracks, Phynxxx shares insights into his music style and creative process. Cultural Roots
Cayo North's UDP standard bearer, Omar Figueroa, is alleging widespread voter registration fraud in the Cayo North constituency. Figueroa says that election officials are failing to address numerous questionable registrations. In a letter addressed to the Governor-General, Froyla Tzalam, Figueroa alleged a "well-organised white collar criminal
