More funding is coming soon to support climate resilience in Belize. Today, the Development Finance Corporation signed a new agreement with the Belize Fund to unlock more funding for climate resilience and blue economy projects. It’s a five-year partnership aimed at making environmental financing easier
Fifteen bright young minds are one step closer to their dreams, thanks to a major boost from Belize Bank. Out of a competitive pool of one hundred and seventy-five applicants, these standout students have been awarded full scholarships to continue their education at the high
The Ministry of Health, with support from PAHO/WHO, hosted a key workshop in Belize City today aimed at making the country smoke-free. The event is part of a regional push for stronger tobacco laws across Latin America. Belize ratified the WHO’s global tobacco control treaty
The High Court has ruled that the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association (BSCFA) and two of its members must pay more than BZD 560,000 in damages for their role in a three-day blockade of the BSI mill back in December 2021. The court found that this
Two howler monkeys in the Cayo District have tested positive for New World screwworm. These recent cases mark the first confirmed cases of the parasite in Belize's wildlife, according to the Belize Wildlife and Referral Clinic. The clinic reported that the infections were detected within 24
A fake video is being shared that falsely shows Lord Michael Ashcroft endorsing a cryptocurrency scheme. The video has been digitally altered and authorities are warning the public not to fall for it. "The video features a digitally manipulated recording that falsely purports to show Lord
La disputa por la conservación del Parque Natural Siibal Yuum en San José Nuevo Palmar continúa. El domingo, alrededor de cuarenta residentes participaron en una protesta pacífica para exigir que no se subdivida el área natural en lotes de vivienda. Han pasado tres meses desde que
Una invasión a una vivienda en Orange Walk ha dejado conmocionada a la comunidad. David Greer, un jubilado estadounidense, fue atacado en su residencia por tres hombres armados que lo amarraron y robaron pertenencias valoradas en más de $115,000. El Subcomisionado de Policía, Hilberto Romero, informó
Said Badi Guerra, exdiplomático beliceño, enfrenta cargos graves relacionados con la agresión sexual de un menor. Guerra fue arrestado recientemente y llevado ante los tribunales, donde se le imputaron múltiples delitos. El Subcomisionado de Policía, Hilberto Romero, informó que tras una denuncia formal, se abrió una
Un presunto caso de crimen de cuello blanco ha sacudido a la comunidad empresarial de Dangriga. Jenny Zabaneh, representante de Maya King Ltd., denunció a las autoridades un fraude financiero que implicó la falsificación de cheques y la desaparición de fondos. Tras una investigación policial, la
