Belmopan is about to become the new hub for climate action in the Caribbean. The University of Belize’s main campus will soon be home to the new headquarters of the Caribbean Community Climate Change Center, also known as the 5Cs. Ground was officially broken today,
Today’s not just another day at sea, it’s International Seafarers Day, a time to recognize the unsung heroes who keep global trade moving and our shelves stocked. Right here in Belize, efforts are underway to make sure every vessel in our waters is not just
Is Belize really stuck in the past when it comes to economic progress? That’s what a new study from the University of Belize suggests, but Prime Minister John Briceño isn’t convinced. Earlier this week, renowned economist Professor Victor Bulmer-Thomas presented a bold claim: that Belizeans’
The Caribbean is facing a deadly challenge: illegal firearms are flooding the region, fueling gang violence and pushing homicide rates to alarming levels. In response, three major players, CARICOM IMPACS, the European Union, and France, have joined forces to fight back. At a recent five-day
It was a proud and emotional day at the Police Training Academy as two hundred and sixteen fresh-faced recruits officially marched into the ranks of law enforcement. That’s right, Squad 98 has completed their training, and the cheers from family and friends filled the air
Prime Minister John Briceño said that it is "unfortunate" that the Belize Tax Service made the names of tax defaulters public. He said, "I am speaking for myself. It should not have been made public. We should have continued working with them." On Tuesday, BTS Director
Prime Minister John Briceño told News 5 today that the government’s rental expenses are not "new information," despite criticism from the Public Service Union (PSU). PSU President Dean Flowers revealed last week that the government is spending over two million dollars annually on rent. PM Briceño told
The Government of Belize’s proposed Thirteenth Amendment is facing scrutiny as it moves through parliament. The amendment is touted as a crime-fighting measure, which seeks to solidify the government’s powers during states of emergency, particularly in crime-affected zones. But critics warn it could come at
A $70,000 government contract for former Deputy Commissioner of Police, Aaron Guzman, to serve as a special advisor to the CEO of the Ministry of Home Affairs is drawing scrutiny, particularly as tensions rise between the government and unions over salary increases and fiscal priorities. The
Margarita Ávila, a Belizean mother of nine, was deported from the United States this week after being detained by immigration authorities. According to her daughter, Ávila was taken into custody in May. She was transported by van for over 10 hours to Florida, from where she
