So, how will the full free movement work for Belizeans seeking jobs or education in any of the participating countries? Will a student visa or skills certificate still be required? And what kind of access will Belizeans have to education, healthcare and social services? We
Belize City is getting a new City Administrator. Earlier today, the Belize City Council officially announced that Ambassador Dr. Candice Pitts will take up the post starting November first. She succeeds outgoing City Administrator Albert Vaughn. If the name sounds familiar, it’s because Dr. Pitts
For this week’s Kolcha Tuesday, we’re heading down south to celebrate culture, creativity, and empowerment. Twenty-two indigenous women artisans from Toledo have taken their traditional skills to the next level, thanks to a unique program that blends heritage with entrepreneurship. From weaving stories into their
After months of internal wrangling and, ultimately, a crushing defeat at the polls Moses "Shyne". Barrow lost his Mesopotamia seat in the March general election to fellow UDP member Lee Mark Chang, a major blow, however, he intends to fulfill his term until it concludes
After six long months, Moses ‘Shyne’ Barrow is finally cleared to travel to his so-called second home, the United States. You’ll remember, after losing his Mesopotamia seat in the March general election, Barrow had to surrender his diplomatic passport and with it, his U.S. visa.
Guess who’s making a comeback to the stage? Moses ‘Shyne’ Barrow is gearing up for an international tour, starting in the United States. After years away from the mic, the Grammy-nominated artist, and former Opposition Leader, is stepping back into the spotlight with promises of
Classes at Corozal Community College remain in disarray today. On Monday, the school closed shortly after lunch, after reports that unpaid salaries had prompted teachers to walk out. This morning, parents sent their children to school as usual, only to be called back by nine
Your light bill could soon work a little differently. Belize Electricity Limited is exploring a new billing system called time-of-use rates. What does that mean? Basically, the cost of electricity would depend on when you use it. If you run your appliances late at night
Motorists may soon be held criminally liable for overtaking another vehicle in areas where highways are marked with solid lines. Now, most of us have learned in driving school that you only pass when the lines are broken, but that rule isn’t actually backed by
And the Ministry of Transport continues its work to establish a National Bus Company. According to C.E.O. Williams, two-thirds of the operators on our national highways have bought into the idea. But, due to the magnitude of the preliminary work that must be undertaken, the
