After more than a decade of waiting, the long-anticipated Occupational Safety and Health Bill has finally reached the Senate, but now, it’s facing fresh scrutiny and unexpected delays. Two weeks on, the legislation is still stuck in the upper house, raising concerns about whether the
Cracks within the UDP are widening and this time, the criticism is coming from some of the party’s own heavyweights. Former party leader Moses “Shyne” Barrow and ex–Deputy Chairman Alberto August have both taken direct aim at Tracy Panton’s leadership, airing their frustrations publicly and
Environmental groups are sounding the alarm over what they call unchecked coastal damage, warning that ecosystems and livelihoods are at risk. In a joint statement, the Ambergris North Alliance is calling for an immediate halt to development in sensitive areas like Hol Chan, Bacalar Chico,
A dredging dispute on the Placencia Peninsula is turning into a bigger fight over who gets a say in development decisions. Residents were already outraged after a contractor breached permit conditions while extracting sand from the Placencia Lagoon. After intervention by the Department of Environment
Talk of healthcare reform is intensifying, with the opposition now questioning how much it could cost Belizeans. UDP Leader Tracy Panton is warning that a key provision in the proposed National Health Insurance Authority Bill could hit citizens in their pockets. She’s pointing to a
A cyberbullying case against former COMPOL Chester Williams has collapsed after he failed to show up in court. Barry Flowers, a police officer from Orange Walk, was due to stand trial today in Belize City Magistrate’s Court on a charge of online harassment. But the
A troubling trend is putting Belize’s children at greater risk and it’s sparking a growing call for action. Reports of sexual violence against minors are on the rise, and with it, increased concern about grooming, a calculated tactic predators use to gain a child’s trust
Public outrage over crimes against children is growing, and it’s driving action. In recent weeks, multiple arrests for alleged sexual violence against minors have sparked concern nationwide. Today, community workers joined a UNICEF-led training to better spot warning signs and report abuse. Lead consultant Carla
What began as social media outrage over a sexually suggestive alcohol billboard ad in Belmopan has morphed into an organized campaign to force it down. Today, a coalition of twenty pastors from Belmopan and surrounding communities delivered a formal letter to Mayor Pablo Cawich demanding
For many students, it’s the moment they’ve been waiting years for, the day their hard work either pays off or falls just short. At Anglican Cathedral College today, tension and excitement filled the air as students crowded the campus, eyes fixed on the graduation list.
