A study from the UK has revealed that girls vaccinated against the human papillomavirus (HPV) at ages 12-13 have close to zero risk of dying from cervical cancer before the age of thirty. The research, described as the first of its kind, found that no cervical
As questions continue to mount over hundreds of thousands of dollars in government payments to businesses linked to the family of Minister Oscar Mira, Prime Minister John Briceño says an independent review is being set in motion. Speaking to CTV3 News (Briceño owns this station) in
More than three years after a brutal New Year's Eve massacre shattered a Belmopan family, former police officer Elmer Nah came one step closer to learning his fate today. However, the highly anticipated sentencing was adjourned after the trial judge said he needed additional time
"Being a political officer or being elected to political leadership is not a licence to enrich yourself, to enrich your family, to enrich companies that are affiliated with your family." Opposition Leader Tracy Panton made the statement as she called for the resignation of Home Affairs
At a time when questions surrounding government contracts are dominating national headlines, Belize has officially sworn in a new Contractor General. Maria Arthurs took the oath of office before Governor-General Dame Froyla Tzalam, beginning a three-year term as the country's Contractor General. Arthurs assumes responsibility for an
Public complaints of price gouging and the high cost of living remain a major concern for Belizean consumers. In response, the government has expanded the Supplies Control Unit, doubling its staff and opening two new regional offices to strengthen enforcement of price control regulations. [caption id="attachment_97238"
The controversy surrounding government contracts awarded to members of Minister of Home Affairs Oscar Mira’s family is expected to reach the Cabinet table next week. Cabinet minister Julius Espat told News Five that the issue is too serious to ignore. Espat’s comments come as scrutiny intensifies
More than three years after a brutal New Year's Eve massacre shattered a Belmopan family, the former police officer convicted of carrying out the killings is expected to learn his fate today. Elmer Nah, a former police corporal, returns to the High Court this afternoon for
The Trump administration plans to file at least 250 denaturalisation cases by October, significantly increasing efforts to revoke citizenship from naturalised Americans, according to a senior Justice Department official cited by CNN. So far this year, the Justice Department has filed 29 cases alleging fraud in
Access to trained teachers has been a challenge for many Belizean families with children who have disabilities or learning differences. This week, the Ministry of Education began a new programme to train teachers in inclusive education, with support from the Inter‑American Development Bank and the Global
