UDP Senator Sheena Pitts is questioning whether the country should be encouraging the consumption of what she describes as “empty food.” “It appears and it has shown itself over time that people have been down so long that they begin to think that down is up.
Belize is hosting more than 300 delegates from 29 countries this week for the 17th Caribbean Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development. The event, organised by the Belize Tourism Board and the Caribbean Tourism Organisation, is being held under the theme “Tourism in Full Colour". Opening the conference,
The Purpose and Importance of the Forensic DNA Bill This morning on Open Your Eyes, hosts Isani Cayetano and April Martinez led an insightful discussion on the proposed Forensic DNA Bill with Gian Cho, Executive Director of the Belize National Forensic Science Service. The conversation centered
The debate over a potential increase in ramen prices has cleared its second reading in the Senate. It adds to the growing concerns over the rising cost of living in Belize. The bill proposes a 20% tariff on imported ramen and similar products. The Government says
If you are planning to catch a bus home this evening, here is what you need to know: BBA buses are not guaranteed to be running. A deal was reached verbally this morning, but negotiations are scheduled to begin in Belmopan this afternoon, and nothing
A group of officials from The Bahamas are in Belize this week, not just for the National Agriculture and Trade Show, but to get a closer look at how the country produces its food. Before the show even begins, the visitors have planned to tour key
The government on Friday launched a $10 million project that will bring solar-powered water systems to households in the Toledo and Corozal Districts. The initiative, called the Securing Water Resources through Solar Energy and Innovative Adaptive Management project, or SEAM, is funded through the Adaptation Fund. It
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Russian President Vladimir Putin today as the two countries pledged to deepen ties amid ongoing tensions with the United States. Images shared on Araghchi’s Telegram channel showed him shaking hands with Putin at a table alongside senior officials from both
A suspected case of measles has been identified in the Toledo District. The Ministry of Health and Wellness says the case involves a 19-year-old with recent travel history to Guatemala, where a major outbreak is ongoing. The diagnosis was made on April 24 and immediately prompted
Commuters in Northern Belize faced major disruptions this morning after the Belize Bus Association (BBA) followed through on its threat to strike, citing an unresolved dispute with the government over a fuel subsidy agreement. The BBA said the deal on the table failed to address key
