Tonight, a long-promised step toward protecting victims of domestic violence is finally becoming reality. After months of delay, senior Justices of the Peace are now being trained to issue emergency protection orders, giving victims critical, immediate support when the courts are closed. This new power,
Attorney General Anthony Sylvestre is pushing back against claims that Belize’s cybercrime law is being weaponized against political opponents, saying challenges to the legislation will be addressed formally in court. His comments come amid a political firestorm over the arrest of former UDP Chairman Alberto
Human Development Minister Thea Ramirez Garcia has condemned the actions captured in a viral video from the Russell Garcia Auditorium, calling it an unnecessary act of violence. The video, which circulated online earlier this week, shows Brian Swazo in a confrontation with a teenage basketball
There’s a shift in tone, and possibly in policy, when it comes to Belize’s relationship with Cuba’s medical brigade. Just two weeks ago, Prime Minister John Briceño signaled that his government wanted to keep some form of that program alive. But today, the U.S. Charge
What happens when some of the Caribbean’s brightest young entrepreneurs gather in one place? New ideas, new partnerships, and fresh opportunities begin to take shape. That’s exactly what’s unfolding in Belize this week, where the U.S. State Department is bringing together Young Leaders of the
Chargé d'Affaires at the US Embassy in Belize Katharine Beamer today made Washington's position to wind down the Cuban Medical Brigade in Belize clear. "We are very supportive of the government's decision to wind down this programme in Belize, and we are committed to encouraging all
Belize is hosting young entrepreneurs from across the Caribbean this week as the US State Department marks the tenth anniversary of its Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) with a regional alumni forum. The three-day event is organised by the US Embassy in Belize and
Attorney General Anthony Sylvestre says the government has not yet taken a position on whether it will settle the constitutional claim brought by Joseph Budna, as the matter remains at an early stage in the court process. Sylvestre said a case management conference was held recently
Police are investigating a burglary at the Belize Cancer Society after thieves broke into the organisation's offices overnight and stole several items, including equipment from its infusion centre where cancer patients receive treatment. The intruders disabled the security system by cutting electrical wires before making their
Public complaints about the appearance of birth certificates following changes at the Vital Statistics Unit have prompted the Attorney General to explain why the documents no longer look the way Belizeans are used to. Attorney General Anthony Sylvestre said the shift is part of a deliberate
