As we go about our day-to-day activities, not much thought is given on the impact of deforestation on scarcity and high costs of fresh produce at the supermarket. But certainly, we all feel the pinch when we visit the grocery store to purchase farm fresh
How confident are Belizean consumers in the general economic conditions of the country? It’s a question that the Statistical Institute of Belize sought to answer by collecting information that measures consumers’ sentiments regarding their household’s own economic situation, making major household spending, as well as
At the start of August, News Five did an extensive report on increasing deforestation along the Maya Forest Corridor, as well as the Manatee Reserve. The Government of Belize has formed a temporary taskforce to investigate the matter. The reserve runs parallel to the Coastal
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology has launched an online platform that brings Belize’s ever-evolving history at your fingertips. Access 501 features fifteen categories of Belize’s rich heritage, ranging from reading material to technology, music, cultural videos and the environment. It is described
A Belize City woman is hosting a musical event this weekend at the Bird’s Isle to raise funds for cancer patients. Letesha Tate recently found out that her mother has been diagnosed with breast cancer. This has motivated her to organize an event for Saturday
Belize strengthens its financial resilience with a new financial stability committee. The Central Bank of Belize (CBB), the Office of the Supervisor of Insurance and Private Pensions (OSIPP), and the Financial Services Commission (FSC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MOU establishes a Financial
John Saldivars has declared "I HAVE NOT RESIGNED" to the claims of his “constructive resignation” from the United Democratic Party (UDP). In a Facebook post, the UDP's Belmopan Standard Bearer criticised the party’s Central Executive Committee for declaring him and three other members—Tracy Panton, Patrick Faber,
UDP's Collet Area Representative, Patrick Faber, is "LMAO-ing" at the decision announced by the United Democratic Party's Central Executive Committee. The committee announced its decision to declare Tracy Panton, Patrick Faber, John Saldivar, and Beverly Williams “constructively resigned” from the United Democratic Party (UDP) “due
Home composting is set to take a significant leap in Belize as the Recycle Organics (RO) programme distributes 200 composting kits across the country. Supported by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), the initiative began on August 26 and aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions
The mediation team assigned to resolve the conflict between the United Democratic Party (UPD) and the Alliance for Democracy has decided to suspend its activities. This decision follows the parties failure to agree on a compromise. According to an official statement, the UDP, led by Moses
