Public complaints about the appearance of birth certificates following changes at the Vital Statistics Unit have prompted the Attorney General to explain why the documents no longer look the way Belizeans are used to. Attorney General Anthony Sylvestre said the shift is part of a deliberate
A retired Belize Defence Force soldier who spent eighteen years protecting Belize's borders, including confrontations with Guatemalan forces at the Sarstoon, is yet to receive his pension. He says it's been five months already since he left the military, yet his personal file is showing
After months of delays, the government has begun training a group of select senior Justices of the Peace (JPs) who will have the power to issue emergency protection orders for victims of domestic violence when courts are closed. Attorney General Anthony Sylvestre said the new mechanism
US President Donald Trump has called off planned military strikes against Iran, saying a peace agreement has been approved at the highest levels of Iranian leadership. "Based on the fact that discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran have been brought to the highest level of
The National Emergency Management Organisation (NEMO) says its teams remain on high alert across the country as heavy rainfall continues to affect parts of Belize, with particular attention on incidents reported in the Stann Creek District. National Emergency Coordinator Daniel Mendez said local teams have already
A Lifesaving Gift That Only Humans Can Give On today’s episode of Open Your Eyes, the focus was on World Blood Donor Day and the critical role voluntary blood donors play in saving lives. Joining the discussion were Ronald Stewart, President of the Belize Voluntary Blood
Authorities are warning of increasing flood risks across Belize as heavy rainfall continues to saturate the ground, with hydrologists saying the entire country should remain alert. Principal Hydrologist Tennielle Hendy said updated forecasts show worsening conditions, particularly moving into the northern districts. “Looking at the new
Several parts of Belize have been battered by intense rainfall over the past 24 hours, with meteorologists warning that additional heavy showers are likely overnight and into Friday morning. [caption id="attachment_96475" align="alignleft" width="339"] Sponsored by RF&G[/caption] Chief Meteorologist Ronald Gordon said rainfall totals have already reached significant
The biggest FIFA World Cup in history gets underway today with an opening ceremony in Mexico City before the host nation takes the field in the first of 104 matches scheduled over the next 6 weeks. Colombian pop star Shakira headlines the ceremony at Mexico City
A major court ruling is putting millions on the line for Belize’s cane farmers. The Court of Appeal has cleared the way for a high-stakes legal battle between the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association and Tate & Lyle Sugars, rejecting efforts to send the dispute
