The Gaza Health Ministry has officially declared the Palestinian territory a "polio epidemic area," attributing the resurgence of the virus to the destruction of health infrastructure caused by Israel’s military campaign. Poliomyelitis, a highly infectious disease that can cause paralysis and is transmitted through contaminated water
In a show of solidarity, union members of the Social Security Board (SSB) are declaring, "Enough is enough!" This week, they are donning black ribbons to symbolise their sorrow and frustration over what they describe as the management's bad faith in disregarding their Collective Bargaining
After an intense and controversial election over the weekend, Venezuela ordered the withdrawal of its diplomatic personnel from Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Peru, Panama, the Dominican Republic, and Uruguay. The move came after these countries refused to recognise President Nicolás Maduro's victory in the July
Following the devastation of Hurricane Beryl, Caribbean leaders have appealed to the UK for a "Marshall plan" to aid reconstruction efforts. The hurricane, which struck on July 1, claimed 11 lives and caused widespread destruction, leaving thousands homeless in Grenada and St. Vincent and the
Is the state conspiring against self-styled journalist Joseph Budna following his latest brush with the law, and is there sufficient evidence to charge him criminally for helping to commit a capital offense? This morning, the controversial figure appeared before the magistrate’s court in Belmopan, where
The ninety-day state of emergency enacted by the Belize Police Department has received mixed reactions from the public. While some view it as a necessary step in ensuring the safety of citizens, others see it as an infringement on their freedom, particularly from those living
The teenage minor was picked up over a month ago, along with other individuals known to the police for gang-related activities. ComPol Chester Williams explains that the minor is being held for the safety of the public and himself. However, some concerns were raised by
On Friday, we brought you Minister of Education, Francis Fonseca’s input on the thirteen-year-old boy who was rounded up as a part of the state of emergency. The minor is presently at the Wagner’s Youth Facility, but there has been some criticism that someone his
2024 has been a violent year for Belize with fifty-seven murders recorded, as of June, according to statistics from the Belize Crime Observatory. To mitigate the incidents of gang-related crimes, the Belize Police Department enacted a state of emergency. Initially a sixty-day declaration, it was
According to the Commissioner of Police, Chester Williams, officers have been hard at work to reduce crime in the twin Towns of San Ignacio and Santa Elena. Over the past few months, police have increased operations to target known criminals in the communities. These operations
