Police have formally charged 22-year-old Jamal Maurice Brackett with the murder of Carlos Avelar, the 61-year-old mechanic who was gunned down on Coney Drive last month. The tragic incident unfolded on the night of Thursday, May 1, around 8:15 p.m., when Avelar was approached by two
President of the Belize National Teachers’ Union (BNTU), Nadia Caliz, has issued an update to union members on the way forward. In a video message to members, Caliz acknowledged that a previously announced plan to hold a membership vote on Monday had been postponed due to
A release issued by the United Democratic Party under Moses "Shyne" Barrow says that the party's Central Executive Committee (CEC) met this Sunday at its Belize City headquarters to map out the next phase of the party’s internal development and political strategy. The release says that
Farmers in rural Belize are getting a boost in their fight against crop-damaging pests—thanks to tiny helpful insects. The International Regional Organization for Health in Agriculture (OIRSA), in partnership with Resilient Rural Belize (RRB) under the Ministry of Economic Transformation and the Regional Biological Control Program,
The Department of the Environment (DOE) brought together customs brokers this week for a two-day engagement in Belize City aimed at improving environmental compliance for imported goods. The event was part of the DOE’s ongoing efforts to align trade practices with national and international environmental
The Belize High Court has delivered a judgment, finding that the detention of sixteen individuals during the State of Public Emergency declared in July 2020 was unconstitutional. Justice Nadine Nabie presided over the case, which centered on the legality of the actions taken by the
Two secondary school teachers from Corazon Creek Technical High School have been placed on administrative leave following allegations of sexual misconduct, according to official correspondence from the Belize Teaching Service Commission (TSC). The TSC confirmed receipt of notifications from the school’s management, dated April 28, 2025,
Lead Opposition Senator and former party leader Patrick Faber is demanding his immediate reinstatement in the United Democratic Party (UDP). Faber, who was expelled from the party in September 2024, issued a formal letter to UDP Vice Chairman Alberto August, citing a recent High Court ruling
The Ministry of Health & Wellness has received a major boost thanks to a generous donation of medical equipment from Taiwan. On behalf of the Taiwanese NGO Cao Zhong Zhi Foundation, Taiwan’s Ambassador to Belize, Lily Li-Wen Hsu, handed over the equipment to Belize’s Minister of
The Central Bank of Belize has announced a new policy aimed at simplifying the process of accessing foreign currency for service-based transactions. As of May 2, 2025, customers can now purchase foreign currency directly from local banks for certain service payments without first needing approval
