An American fugitive, wanted by U.S. Marshals for possession of child pornography, was arrested earlier today in Placencia. Gregory Roth, also known as Chris, is wanted by the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office in Texas on eleven counts of possession of child pornography. Believing Roth was
Just nine days ago, the Briceño administration received a fresh mandate from Belizeans at the polls. Since then, Prime Minister John Briceño has reappointed Kevin Bernard as the Minister of Health and Wellness, with Doctor Julio Sabido returning as his Chief Executive Officer. Their first
So, what’s the deal with those pricey, specialized healthcare services that we just can't get here in Belize? Many Belizeans must pack their bags and head abroad to access these treatments, often shelling out tens of thousands of dollars from their own pockets. So, what’s
Earlier this week, a survey popped up in the Ministry of Health and Wellness staff WhatsApp group, asking everyone if they were cool with Kevin Berard staying on as Minister and Doctor Julio Sabido as C.E.O. The message said the minister wanted to be open
As you heard, Minister Bernard is backing Doctor Julio Sabido's reappointment as the Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of Health and Wellness. Back in 2022, critics weren't too thrilled about Sabido's appointment because he was seen as a junior member of the team and
Today, the Belize Tourism Board celebrated several women in the tourism industry as part of Women's Month. These inspiring women shared their stories during a panel discussion at the Biltmore Plaza. They spoke about their humble beginnings, and one woman highlighted how being a woman
His division scored big at the polls with a whopping eighty-six percent on March twelfth. It's the first for Orange Walk East, and with that win, people are starting to wonder if he should step up and lead the party once PM Briceño steps down.
As part of the new ten-year health strategy, there's a big change coming to the mental health policy. Minister of Health Kevin Bernard says it's crucial for better addressing the needs of those facing mental health challenges. He talked about a policy that goes beyond
Besides the services that mental health patients will need, there's also a need for new infrastructure and a Central Medical Store. The Minister explained that this facility was already under construction before the elections. Kevin Bernard, Minister of Health & Wellness “Through the Ministry of Finance and
The Trump administration has warned government officials in the region that they might lose their U.S. visas if they keep supporting what they call 'forced labor' by the Cuban brigades. The U.S. Government argues that these missions 'enrich the Cuban regime.' Belize has been welcoming
