June twenty-first is World Refugee Day, which is a day to acknowledge and welcome the millions of people around the world who are forced to flee their home countries and seek asylum elsewhere due to circumstances like war or persecution. This year, World Refugee Day
The Ministry of Education has responded to the University of Belize’s Faculty and Staff Union. As we reported on Thursday, the U.B.F.S.U. raised serious concerns regarding the subvention that the university receives from the Government of Belize. According to the union, the Briceño administration promised
The University of Belize and The I.L.S. Phoenix proudly announce the signing of a groundbreaking agreement today, appointing Miss Noelia Hernandez, the reigning Miss World Belize, as the Brand Ambassador for U.B. This collaboration includes a comprehensive Masters's Scholarship for Miss Hernandez to pursue an
This week, our quest for inspiring stories in entrepreneurship—a field where many aspire, but few succeed—led us to a remarkable young businessman. At just thirty-one years old, Andre Pitts manages several businesses simultaneously. How does he do it? That was the question on our minds.
In honour of World Refugee Day, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) organised a football match in Trio Village, bringing together refugees and local community members. The event saw participation from numerous UN agencies, humanitarian and development partners, and civil society organisations. World Refugee Day, designated by
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing advises the public that water has receded, and the Coastal Plains Highway is now open for access. Road conditions will continue to be closely monitored as further rainfall is expected throughout the weekend. The MIDH thanks all road
The Ministry of Education today responded to a press release issued by the University of Belize Faculty and Staff Union (UBFSU). As we have reported, UBFSU criticised the Briceño administration over what it described as "unfulfilled promises." In its release, the ministry stated that it
Police in San Pedro Town are investigating the fatal shooting of forty-six-year-old Steven Francis Arceo. Arceo was shot last night at around 9:45 near Secret Beach. An official statement from the police says, "Officers found the lifeless body of a man with gunshot wounds, partially inside
The Department of Environment (DOE) today officially opened its office in San Pedro Town. The office opens avenues for development and change on Ambergris Caye, as the D.O.E. is responsible for managing natural resources, preserving and protecting the environment, and controlling pollution. The office houses three departments:
The Coastal Plains Highway is currently impassable, the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing (MIDH) informed in a press release earlier this morning. It said the highway is "impassable for small vehicles as a result of heavy rainfall and associated flooding over the past 24 hours." The
