It was a proud moment today for the Belize City Council and the Pickstock community, as they officially cut the ribbon on a space that’s already been making a difference. After three years of quietly serving the neighborhood, the Hope Resource Center now boasts a
The National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) has issued a strong public statement condemning what it describes as “acts of union busting, intimidation, and targeted campaigns” against union leaders and members. According to the NTUCB, these actions are a direct assault on workers’ constitutional rights,
The woman's house on Flamboyant Street was deliberately set on fire twice, first on Tuesday night and again early Wednesday morning, in what police suspect is a case of domestic-related arson. According to the homeowner, the incident stems from a recent breakup between her daughter and
The Belmopan City Council is strongly condemning a recent act of vandalism that defaced a beautification project carried out by the Rotary Club of Belmopan. According to the council, the club had invested time, resources, and effort into enhancing the city’s public spaces, aiming to uplift
Belize and Taiwan celebrated a key milestone in their joint efforts to promote economic empowerment and resilience among underserved communities with the official launch of Phase 2 of the Increasing Economic Power for Micro-Entrepreneurs Project. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Human Development, Family Support, and Gender
Peru is considering transferring what it deems to be highly dangerous foreign inmates to El Salvador’s controversial mega-prison, Prime Minister Gustavo Adrianzén announced on Thursday, according to CNN. The potential move mirrors recent U.S. actions that have involved funding El Salvador to detain alleged gang
A regional health emergency is quietly unfolding across the Caribbean, with serious implications for thousands of people living with HIV. In Belize, the situation is becoming increasingly urgent following recent cuts to U.S. government funding that once supported vital HIV prevention and treatment services. A new
Belizean auto dealers are being asked to be extremely cautious when travelling through Mexico. Local auto dealers bringing vehicles from the United States to Belize are reporting increasing threats from both law enforcement scrutiny in the U.S. and violent “road pirates” in Mexico. A Belizean vehicle importer,
A spirit of pride and promise filled the auditorium of Mopan Technical High School as 250 young students graduated from the Positive Engagement and Civic Education (PEACE) Program, led by the National Community Policing Unit. According to the Belize Police Department, the graduates, aged 10 to
The Ministry of Health and Wellness has launched an ambitious initiative aimed at strengthening Belize’s health data systems, with the ultimate goal of improving healthcare delivery and saving lives. For two days this week, key health stakeholders from across the country are gathering in Belize
