Former UDP candidate David Almendarez has re-entered the public arena with sharp criticism of the Briceño administration’s handling of union protests. This morning, Almendarez held a press conference under his new title as the founder of the Belize Local Tourism Guides and Operators Association. Almendarez criticised
Minister of Culture Francis Fonseca has confirmed that this year’s Carnival parade will follow the same route as last year’s, running along Marine Parade in Belize City. Fonseca expressed full confidence in the decision, citing strong support from all stakeholders. “Absolutely, 100%, we are sticking with the
The Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Conservation hosted its Blue Economy Climate Resilience Forum in Belize City today. The event brought together environmental experts, policymakers, and key stakeholders to address the growing threats of climate change on Belize’s coastal and marine ecosystems. “In essence, it’s
Clad in her BDF uniform and speaking fluent Mandarin, 26-year-old Belize Defence Force (BDF) cadet Reevie Ysaguirre has captured attention both at home and abroad after a viral interview highlighted her academic and military achievements in Taiwan. On Wednesday, Ysaguirre officially earned her undergraduate degree in
Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) has reported a significant financial loss of $9.7 million for the fiscal year ending December 2024. Chairman of the Board of Directors Andrew Marshalleck attributed the downturn to "volatility of the energy environment rather than a failure of operational management." Unusually high temperatures
The trial of former police officer Elmer Nah, 40, accused of three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder, began earlier this week before Justice Nigel Pilgrim in Belize City. Nah is charged in connection with a New Year’s Eve 2022 shooting that claimed
The Belize Association of Defense Attorneys (ADA) has joined the Opposition and trade unions in objecting to the Thirteenth Amendment Bill, calling it a threat to civil liberties and judicial independence. In a formal letter to the Clerk of the National Assembly, the association outlined several
Erick, que llegó a ser un huracán de categoría 4, ahora es solo un sistema de baja presión remanente tras impactar tierra firme. Tocó tierra el jueves como un poderoso huracán de categoría 3 en el municipio de Santiago Pinotepa Nacional, en Oaxaca, al sur
El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, ha anunciado que otorgará un plazo de dos semanas a los esfuerzos diplomáticos antes de decidir si emprende una acción militar contra Irán. La declaración se produce en un momento crítico, cuando funcionarios europeos e iraníes sostienen reuniones
Belize permanece en alerta sanitaria ante el avance del gusano barrenador del Nuevo Mundo, una plaga parasitaria que ha infectado ya a 160 animales desde su detección en enero. El Ministerio de Agricultura ha intensificado su respuesta ante el creciente número de casos, que se
