Another hot-button topic in the region is gangs. Belize already has a multitude of gangs across the country, and just over two months ago, Mexican cartel members staged an uprising in the southern Quintana Roo area, and reports were that it spilled into Belize’s Corozal
Belize is to receive over a hundred million dollars in assistance from the U.S. through our countries’ bilateral ties. On Thursday, the U.S. State Department’s Deputy Assistant Secretary of Western Hemisphere Affairs, Eric Jacobstein, told News Five that the assistance will come through the Millennium
Over the past three weeks, there’s been a resurfacing of the dreaded COVID virus in Belize. While there’s not yet a need for a Ministry of Health and Wellness official caution, we got one of its officials to brief us on the situation. Director of
Today, protecting vulnerable children in potentially risky situations was what representatives of UNICEF and the Ministries of Human Development and Health paid keen attention to. It was part of a validation session for a national preparatory exercise, along with PAHO, and relevant ministries of government.
This morning, the Hub Resource and Community Center held a closing ceremony for its "Summer of Fun" program. The camp proved to be a resounding success, engaging children in a range of activities and classes designed to enhance their social, educational, and cultural development. News
Today, thirty-five students received scholarships from Digicell to attend the high school of their choice. The students hail from across the country, with the majority coming from Belize City primary schools. It is a significant investment for the multitude of students who submitted applications. News
It could be considered that life feels a little different when you have to fight to stay alive. This month, we travelled the country in search of a few persons who had been placed in an extraordinary situation that led to the fight of their
The Belize International Music and Food Festival is almost here. The highly anticipated two-day event kicks off in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, on Saturday and promises good music, food, and atmosphere all day long. This afternoon, a few of the performers landed at the Philip
July thirtieth is internationally recognised as World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, and Belize is ready to show its support for the cause. On Saturday morning, RET International and its partners are hosting a human trafficking awareness walk and ride-athon. We spoke with Eve Banks,
In accordance with the Fisheries Resources (Sea Cucumber) Regulations, Statutory Instruments No. 67 of 2009 and 107 of 2022, the Fisheries Department announces that the Sea Cucumber fishery will officially open on September 1, 2024. The season will run until January 31, 2025, or until
