The Lotteries Committee is reminding the public that all raffles must be registered under the Lotteries Control Act, even those organized as holiday giveaways. According to the recent advisory, the regulation is designed to protect consumers from fraudulent schemes and ensure transparency. While raffles with
The Lotteries Committee is making it clear that registration isn’t optional. Even raffles for schools, churches, or medical fundraisers qualify for free licenses, but they still must be registered. And here’s a warning: if you’re running an unregistered raffle, you could face fines of up
For years, Iguana Street in Belize City has been in rough shape. But recently, the City Council stepped in, bringing engineers and builders to give the road a much-needed facelift. Sounds great, right? Well, not for everyone. Allison Jenkins, a longtime resident, is facing an
Residents of Unitedville Village are voicing growing frustration over a water crisis that has left homes without potable water for weeks. Many say the problem has persisted for months, with dirty water and mounting bills despite dry taps. “This foolishness with frigin water truck is not
Fifteen-year-old Eric David Reyes has become the latest victim of gun violence, at the start of a week that has already claimed two other lives. Police say early findings indicate that “Reyes was riding his bicycle on Park Street when he was accosted by an unknown
Belize City attorney Tiffany Cadle is challenging what she describes as an “illegal” customs checkpoint and an overreach of authority that led to a highway pursuit along the Philip Goldson Highway. The incident, which has gone viral on social media, began when Cadle drove past
Jamaica has received up to US$6.7 billion in support from international institutions to help recover from Hurricane Melissa. The package, arranged at the request of Prime Minister Andrew Holness, involves CAF, the Caribbean Development Bank, the Inter-American Development Bank Group, the IMF, and the World
Pope Leo has called on the United States to seek alternatives to military intervention in Venezuela, advocating dialogue and economic pressure rather than any incursion. The first American pope made his remarks during an in-flight press conference on Tuesday, returning to Rome from Beirut. “It seems
Samir Santana, a thirty-four-year-old Belizean national, was shot and killed on Monday during a robbery attempt at a smoke shop in Cleveland, Ohio. Preliminary reports from the Cleveland Police Division indicate the shooting occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. Santana, an employee at the store, was shot
Public outrage is mounting in Belize City following the tragic shooting death of 15-year-old Eric David Reyes, who was killed late Monday night in front of his home on Park Street. According to initial reports, Reyes was riding his bicycle home when gunshots rang out. He
