It’s widely regarded as one of the most unpopular government programs in Belize, the Leadership Intervention Unit’s gang jobs initiative. The unit employs young men from gang infested neighborhoods, who have long been cast aside by the formal employment sector, for beautification projects in their
Belize Bank is celebrating a major win tonight. The bank has earned a double A plus credit rating from Caribbean Information and Credit Rating Services, CariCRIS, a strong vote of confidence in its financial strength and stability. Belize Bank first invited CariCRIS to independently assess
Trash is becoming a growing eyesore in Orange Walk, and the San Felipe Village Council is now calling on residents to step up and help keep the community clean. Last month, the council took to social media to express concern over ongoing littering, especially at
Meanwhile, in Caledonia, residents say they’ve had enough. Frustration is continuing to grow over a long‑standing garbage problem at the village entrance, where roadside dumping persists despite repeated clean‑up efforts and posted warning signs. Community members say the situation has become more than just an
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology (MoECST) has confirmed the closure of the American Northwest University School of Medicine (ANU) following the expiration of its charter in June 2024. Students say the university has upended years of effort and financial sacrifice. For some, parents
Belize’s cattle industry is growing rapidly and could soon surpass sugar as the country’s leading foreign exchange earner, according to Belarmino Esquivel, Principal Agriculture Officer in the Ministry of Agriculture and head of the livestock programme. “We can no longer rely on just three major commodities
The National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) says the Government has agreed not to proceed with the proposed 13th Constitutional Amendment. The union and several other entities, including attorneys, raised objections last year when this proposal was opened for public discussions. NTUCB President Ella Waight
The body of 22-year-old Kevin Woodye was discovered in the Belama area of Belize City. Family members say they believe his death may have been caused by a sudden case of “fits,” but authorities say the cause of death will be confirmed by forensic examination. Police
Medical students in Belize are facing uncertainty after Mohammad Khamis, MD, was charged in the United States with defrauding Medicaid and Medicare programs of more than $1 million. According to a release from the Illinois Attorney General’s Office, Dr. Khamis, who operated four medical practices and
An eight-year-old boy from Hopkins, Stann Creek District, is recovering after being struck by a motorcycle while crossing the street with classmates on Tuesday afternoon. Karter Benedit, a Standard Two student at Holy Family RC Primary School, sustained serious head and leg injuries. He was
