At just eighteen years old, one Belize City teen is breaking stereotypes and redefining what success looks like in the beauty industry. Allon Pacheco is carving out his space in a field where men are rarely seen, building a name for himself as a certified
For years, stories about Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital have often centered on complaints about long waits, overcrowding or patient concerns. But this week, the country’s national referral hospital is receiving praise from a patient’s family for what they describe as lifesaving care. Amber Pullman shared
Some of Belize’s brightest young minds are getting a powerful boost to their futures. Today, Pathlight Belize, a non profit dedicated to expanding access to education, awarded seventeen scholarships to students entering secondary school in Belize City. The annual initiative is meant to provide more
Home Affairs Minister Oscar Mira has finally spoken on allegations that family members benefited from millions of dollars in government contracts. Mira, who had been unreachable for weeks, argued that procurement committees are run by the Ministry of Finance and not ministers, adding that he has
Seventeen students heading into first form received scholarships at Pathlight Belize's annual awards ceremony this week, as the organisation marked nearly two decades of investing in young Belizeans. "What makes the scholarship different is our wrap-around service that we provide and that opportunity to have that
The Orange Walk Town Council issued a public notice reminding residents that urinating in public is against the law. The Council cited a section of the Town Councils Act that carries fines of up to five hundred dollars. The council shared the warning on its
Creating Opportunities for Women-Led Businesses On today’s episode of Open Your Eyes, Katya Montenegro, Founder and President of the International Network of Women in Business (NIME), discussed the launch of the NIME Impact Lab Incubator, a new initiative aimed at helping women entrepreneurs strengthen and scale their
It started with his mother's toes. Now 18-year-old Allon Pacheco is building a career and a clientele at a Belize City salon, becoming one of the few men in the country to work as a certified beautician. Pacheco completed an intensive six-month training programme to earn
A Hattieville truck driver found guilty by a jury of causing a fatal 2023 highway crash will not serve any additional prison time. High Court Justice Derick Sylvester cited the hardship a jail sentence would cause the man's young children, including a disabled five-year-old daughter,
A proposal that would allow high school students in rural Toledo to earn an income while completing their education is being considered for Corazon Creek Technical High School (CCTHS). Area Representative for Toledo East Osmond Martinez revealed the talks in a social media post, noting that
