The Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) held its fourth final press conference for 2024, presenting key data on the Labour Force Survey, poverty, GDP, consumer prices, and external trade. Anya Mejia, Statistician I at the SIB, shared details from the Labour Force Survey for September 2024.
A grainy image of the man’s face has sparked comparisons to Hollywood heartthrobs. His jacket, resembling the one seen in police-issued wanted posters, has become a hot commodity in retail stores. Even more unsettling, the cryptic words etched on the bullets he used to kill
Attorney Orson Elrington’s challenge to his rape charges has been dismissed by the court, and his case will now proceed to trial. In July 2024, Elrington’s attorney, Hubert Elrington, announced plans to appeal the magistrate's decision to commit his client to trial." The DPP has brought
Did you know that convicted murderer William 'Danny' Mason has a DVD player in his jail cell? In fact, according to the Attorney General’s ministry, Mason's cell includes amenities such as "its own toilet and its own shower, with running water
President-elect Donald Trump mocked Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a social media post on Monday. Trump called Trudeau “Governor Justin Trudeau of the Great State of Canada.” Trump’s comments are part of his ongoing criticism of Canada, as he has pledged to impose 25% tariffs
A young fisherman from Dangriga Town lost his life in a deadly altercation on Tobacco Caye in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The deceased has been identified as 22-year-old Leonard Baltazar, also known as "Uzi." The incident occurred around 3:00 a.m. when Dangriga police received
We start tonight's newscast with a heartfelt plea to drivers to be extra cautious on the roads and a call for authorities to take decisive action. The families and friends of the ten people who tragically died in Saturday night's traffic accident are urging for
Joining Trapp at the candlelight vigil were Area Representatives Orlando Habet and Michel Chebat. Today, Habet mentioned that several suggestions have been raised, including driver education, driving schools, and tougher fines for traffic offenses. He assured that the government is considering these suggestions. Via Phone: Orlando
In response to the recent accidents, the Ministry of Transport is stepping up its road safety game. Partnering with the police and local traffic authorities, they'll be increasing patrols and setting up more vehicle checkpoints, especially at night, to crack down on traffic violations. They'll
Tonight, a tourist from Texas, Isaac Jeremy Flores, is out on ten thousand dollars bail after a magistrate in San Pedro granted it on Monday. Initially, there was a warrant to remand him to prison until he could post bail with Belizean surety. However, attorney
