Former politician and businessman Ralph Fonseca died early this morning at the age of 75. He passed away just after 3:00 a.m. Fonseca served as the PUP Area Representative for Belize Rural Central from 1993 to 2008. He was known for his strong leadership and development
Things are getting tense in the south, as eleven teachers from Stann Creek, including well-known union voices Ifasina Efunyemi and Eli Villalta, are now facing court after blocking the road in Dangriga on Wednesday. The protest, part of a broader push by the Belize National
The fallout continues from Wednesday’s teacher-led protest in Dangriga, and now, the story is taking a sharp turn. According to union activist Ifasina Efunyemi, what began as a peaceful demonstration quickly escalated when police officers arrived—not to assist, but to physically confront the teachers who
Tensions are rising once again at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital, where the KHMHA Workers Union is turning up the pressure on the Government of Belize. This morning, union members gathered outside the hospital in a show of unity ahead of a critical mediation meeting
The KHMHA Workers Union is stepping up its efforts after waiting far too long for action on their pension concerns. Talks with the government have dragged on without results, and union members say they’ve had enough. Union President Andrew Baird shared that this kind of
The Briceño administration says it simply can’t afford to give teachers an 8.5% salary increase all at once, especially not while also restoring two frozen pay raises. And today, Financial Secretary Joseph Waight made that message even clearer. He explained that the government is already
The salary dispute between public sector workers and the Government of Belize is still dragging on, with no clear end in sight. On Wednesday night, the Public Service Union (PSU) held a virtual meeting to figure out their next move—but so far, no official word
Residents of Unitedville were left stunned on Wednesday afternoon after a heartbreaking discovery near the village cemetery. Around four p.m., a young boy on his way to a football game noticed a strong, unpleasant smell. When he looked closer, he saw something no child should
In a major ruling from the Court of Appeal, two men convicted of murder in 2018 have had their convictions overturned. Marvin Neal and Jaroud Lamb were serving life sentences for the 2013 murder of Steven Valencia in Santa Elena Town. But today, the Court
A courtroom twist has delayed the trial of two police officers accused of willfully suppressing a couple they allegedly caught in a compromising situation back in 2020. The case, involving officers Leslie Martinez and Jason Shaw, took an unexpected turn when charges against a third
