A sickout by teachers at Belmopan Baptist High School has brought serious concerns over school leadership to the forefront. Minister of Education Francis Fonseca responded to the situation after it was reported that over half the teaching staff refused to show up for work today. Fonseca
In a legal exchange dated today, the Attorney General of Belize responded to a pre-action letter sent by Anand Ramlogan SC, representing three individuals—Jeremy Enriquez, Rudolph Norales, and Jessica Tulcey. The letter sought clarification on whether the Prime Minister would announce the date for the upcoming
Teachers at Belmopan Baptist High School are voicing strong dissatisfaction with its current administration, which has led to over half of its teaching staff staging a sickout today. Nine out of seventeen teachers refused to show up for work in protest against what they describe
A group of Belizean voters has initiated legal action against the government over its failure to implement redistricting measures before the next general election. Jeremy Enriquez, Rudolph Norales, and Jessica Tulcey, represented by their legal counsel, are seeking constitutional redress over what they claim is
In a resolution that puts a three-year legal battle to rest, Moses "Shyne" Barrow, Leader of the Opposition, will apologise to Prime Minister John Briceno following a defamation lawsuit. The lawsuit stemmed from comments made by Barrow on Channel 7's Uncut in March 2022. The Prime
Kezia Young, the mother of an 8-year-old little girl who we have reported about previously, her name is Jenica Jenkins. She took to Facebook to share her experience and thoughts on this whole situation. In an emotional Facebook video, Kezia Young, mother of 8-year-old Jenica Jenkins,
On Thursday, February 6, all Belizeans are invited to come together to honour the memory of 6-year-old Gabriel Orellano by participating in the "Wear Blue for Gabriel" movement. The campaign calls for wearing blue, sharing photos with the hashtag #BlueforGabriel, and advocating for stronger school safety
The Belize National Teachers' Union (BNTU) says it stands in solidarity with Stella Maris School. The union issued a press release that starts off by extending deepest sympathies and condolences to the family of 6-year-old Gabriel Pablo Orellana, the young student who drowned on Monday
Tracy Panton wants to hold mediation with Moses "Shyne" Barrow. Her legal team, Arnold & Co., is urging mediation in the ongoing leadership dispute within the United Democratic Party (UDP). The firm proposed two potential mediators—Deborah Swift and Consuelo Godfrey—suggesting this path could prevent further
Last night, we shared the heartbreaking news of a six-year-old autistic boy from Stella Maris School whose death has deeply affected the community. Initial reports indicate that Gabriel Orellano left the school compound unnoticed just before noon. His lifeless body was discovered shortly after 1
