President Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he has pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, who was facing sentencing this month for federal tax and gun convictions. The pardon, which is "full and unconditional," means Hunter will not face prison time. It covers his tax and
The United Democratic Party (UDP) is supporting the Belize National Teachers’’ Union (BNTU) against the Government of Belize. On Thursday, the BNTU blasted the Ministry of Education and other authorities over three months of unpaid increments and allowances. In its statement, the BNTU said teachers
The world can end AIDS—but only if we protect everyone’s rights, says the World Health Organisation (WHO). This World AIDS Day (December 1st) is focused on the theme, “Take the Rights Path: My Health, My Right!" WHO calls for global leaders and citizens to tackle
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is not a future problem—it’s happening right now. At the Fourth Global High-Level Ministerial Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Director-General of the UN World Health Organisation Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus gave a serious warning. He said, “AMR doesn't just threaten
Today, the Earl Haylock Bridge (Board Bridge) is open to ONE-WAY traffic. Also, three bridges in the Cayo District are now fully operational. The town council is urging drivers to be cautious and follow traffic signs as they continue working to improve the transportation network. Although the
Starting today, travellers to Belize will experience a faster, paperless journey through the country’s borders with the launch of a new online immigration and customs declaration system. This digital upgrade aims to streamline the travel process, cutting down on wait times and eliminating the need
In celebration of International Jaguar Day, the Forest Department, in partnership with several organisations, has launched a new Wildlife Database Platform and signed important data-sharing agreements aimed at enhancing wildlife conservation. These efforts focus on protecting jaguars and their habitats, as well as supporting broader
10 students and 2 teachers from Ocean Academy were involved in a serious traffic accident on the Philip Goldson Highway near mile 39 on Friday evening. The group were members of the Ocean Academy Male Basketball Team. The team was on their way to represent
Earlier this week, family and friends reported two Belizean taxi drivers, Marvin Cante and Juan Carlo Raymundo, missing in Belmopan. Both men were reportedly last seen on Wednesday morning, November 27. Juan Carlo Raymundo, 32, is described as having a light complexion and Mestizo descent. He
Several members of the Ocean Academy Male Basketball Team were injured in a road traffic accident on Friday evening near mile 39 on the Philip Goldson Highway. The team was travelling to represent Caye Caulker at the regional tournament. Several students and teachers sustained injuries, including
