September Celebrations are less than a month away and Belizeans everywhere are gearing up for the occasion. For many, the highlight of the month is the carnival road march that sees the streets filled with colorful costumes, music and most importantly, dancing. In just a
The Credit Risk Abatement Facility aims to strengthen access to finance for small and medium enterprises by providing them with a greater range of financing options. One critical challenge for S.M.E.s is the lack of access to financing for investments in renewable energy technologies and
Since 2019, the Rotary Club of Belize Sunrise has been assisting needy teenagers with secondary scholarships. Today, the organization did just that for the upcoming school year with the handing out of scholarships to twenty-one adolescents who are either entering high school or returning to
The Caribbean Media Awards Ceremony is being held tonight in Placencia. Media workers from across the region will find out later if their submissions will receive an award. We begin with Monday night's opening ceremony for the C.B.U.’s Annual General Meeting. The environment took center
As we said, the Caribbean Media Awards Ceremony is set to take place tonight in Placencia. The event will be aired live on Channel Five. Media workers will be recognized in fifty-five categories. More than four hundred submissions from across the Caribbean were made for
The Caribbean Broadcasting Union (CBU) began its 55th Annual General Assembly on Monday, August 12, in Placencia. The event, which runs from August 11 to 14, is centred around the theme "Media and the Environment." CBU President Dr. Claire Grant addressed the attendees, highlighting the importance
Police have formally arrested and charged Degron Joseph and Kentroy Mckoy in connection with the murder of Mark Francisco. Both are 25-year-old and from Belize City. Police allege that Joseph, a customer service agent, and Mckoy, a self-employed individual, fatally shot Francisco. The incident occurred on
Party leader Will Maheia of the People’s National Party (PNP) issued an urgent appeal to the Government of Belize for immediate redistricting. The party argues that redistricting is essential not only for political fairness but also for ensuring equality in the electoral process. In the press
On Monday, August 12, 2024, a meeting was held at the Citrus Products of Belize Limited (CPBL) Conference Room to address the future of Belize's citrus industry. The meeting had the participation of the Minister of Agriculture, the CEO of the Ministry of Agriculture, technical
Police have arrested and charged two individuals for firearm and ammunition possession without a license. On August 11, 2024, police searched a school bag claimed by 31-year-old Nisani Garcia and 19-year-old Vevaney Nolberto at the Belmopan bus terminal. Police found a 0.9mm pistol and several
