After six weeks of back-and-forth negotiations, the Belize National Teachers’ Union has finally struck a deal with the government, a two-year, four-point-five percent salary adjustment and increment plan is now on the table. It wasn’t easy. The B.N.T.U. leaned on the strength of solidarity from
There’s a renewed push for transparency and accountability in government spending. In the upper house, Government Senator Eamon Courtenay moved a motion to finalize the makeup of the Joint Public Accounts Committee, or JPAC. The committee, which plays a key role in overseeing how public
Taiwan took center stage in the Senate as both sides of the aisle came together in a rare show of unity. Government Senator Eamon Courtenay and Opposition Senator Patrick Faber delivered strong statements in support of Taiwan’s right to self-determination and Belize’s long-standing friendship with
Lawmakers are pushing the Thirteenth Amendment Bill, calling it a bold step to crack down on crime. But critics say it could come at a steep cost: your constitutional rights. If passed, the amendment would give the government sweeping powers to declare 'special areas'—zones where
Just days after police officially closed the investigation into the death of nineteen-year-old Kevin De Paz, new evidence is shaking things up. De Paz was fatally stabbed during a chaotic street brawl in Caye Caulker, an incident that involved duty police officers. Surveillance footage appeared
A quick trip to the store nearly turned deadly for one man in Dangriga last week. What started as a routine errand ended in chaos when three armed men stormed into Naybaz convenience store. In the terrifying moments that followed, the suspects burglarized the shop
It’s a proud moment for Belizeans everywhere, seventeen-year-old Lewis Cheek is earning global recognition for his brilliance. This young Belizean/American just clinched a silver medal in science at the 2025 STEM Olympiad in Barcelona, Spain. It’s a major international competition where students from around the
Good evening, sports fans, and welcome to another exciting edition of Sports Monday. I’m Paul Lopez, bringing you the latest action from courts, fields, and stadiums across the country. We’re tipping things off out west in San Ignacio, where the weekend’s spotlight was on the Belize
Police continue investigating the fatal chopping of Carlos “Galazan” Garvin, whose body was discovered near a liquor establishment in Cowpen Village on the night of 12 July, the Commissioner of Police Dr Richard Rosado told the media this afternoon. "The victim sustained fatal chop wounds to
Belize’s Senate came together in a rare moment of unity to reaffirm the nation’s support for Taiwan and its sovereignty and its right to self-determination. The motion “Resolution to Support Democratic Taiwan and Strengthen Bilateral Bond,” was passed in the Senate, which reaffirmed Belize’s commitment to
