Since the fire station compound on Cleghorn Street was sold and the structure torn down, there has been no construction of a new headquarters. The office is currently on Albert Street, while the trucks are parked at the Marion Jones Stadium. But today when he
Today, at the Image Factory, Belizean author, Melissa Bradely debuted her second book, titled Mahagni Gyal. This book tells the story of a young girl as she navigates life, puberty, and love in Belize. The book also features illustrations from Belizean artist, Nisa Sanchez, who
The Senate Special Select Committee's public hearing on the Portico "Definative Agreement" is being postponed, again. This time it's because former UDP Minister, Erwin Contreras has declined to participate, according to the committee. The next hearing was scheduled for Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at 9:30
The government of Belize today reaffirmed its solidarity with the people and government of the Republic of China (Taiwan). In a statement, the Belizean government expressed "concern over the recent escalation of actions by the People’s Republic of China in the Taiwan Strait. These actions
Mexico is set to elect its first female president, with Claudia Sheinbaum, the former mayor of Mexico City, leading in the polls. Her main opponent is Xóchitl Gálvez of the conservative PAN party. Despite this historic milestone, the election is overshadowed by unprecedented violence, with
CEO of the Ministry of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries Sharole Carr was in Lima, Peru, earlier this month where she participated in a meeting focused on the Global Framework for Through-life Conventional Ammunition Management. The framework, adopted by the UN, aims to improve
Selvin Ismael Ramos has been charged with the murder of Eladio Samael Ramos. It happened on Sunday in Independence Village. According to the police, the Ramos brothers were engaged in a fight when Selvin shot and killed his brother Eladio with an unlicensed firearm. ACP Hilberto Romero,
The infamous Ellis Meighan was reportedly detained in San Diego, USA, recently. The Belize City man is wanted for questioning in the murder of 33-year-old Roy Burgess. Back in April, Burgess was shot while inside his vehicle on mile twenty-two along the Placencia Road with Maia James. They
As we have been reporting over the past several weeks, the fires observed across the country are raging on. Last week, we took you to the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve where, after days of effort, a team was able to control the flames spreading
Wildfires continue to burn through parts of Toledo and Cayo districts. Tonight, the Ministry of Health and Wellness and the Department of Environment are advising residents living in the affected areas to stay indoors, keep their windows and doors closed and wear masks. A joint
