Today, Speaker of the House Valerie Woods shared some shocking news: she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She broke the news to her parliamentary colleagues just before the day’s session ended. To make matters even more heartbreaking, she made the announcement on her birthday.
Belize Electricity Limited has alerted the Public Utilities Commission about a looming shortfall in power generation. As a result, the company is urging the commission, through the Government of Belize, to declare a generation emergency. They predict that within the next twelve months, peak electricity
A cool million dollars is up for grabs in the Belize Government Lotteries raffle! Tickets are already on sale, and the big draw is set for December twenty-first. They’re promoting it as a celebration of the lottery’s one-year anniversary. But remember, the house always has
The United States is one of Belize’s closest diplomatic allies. Prime Minister John Briceño has already congratulated President-Elect Donald Trump. As for Trump’s mass deportation policy, P.M. Briceño remains optimistic, saying there’s plenty of work in Belize for everyone. [caption id="attachment_27129" align="alignright" width="300"]
The Mediterranean Shipping Company is still keen on Stake Bank. Prime Minister Briceño has confirmed that talks are still in progress for the sale and purchase of the developing cruise port, even with the ongoing court battle. P.M. Briceño has made it clear that he’s
Preserving Garifuna heritage honors their ancestors and keeps traditions, language, and stories alive for future generations. This cultural continuity helps to maintain a strong sense of identity and community. Garifuna culture is a unique blend of African, Arawak, and Carib influences, which enriches the cultural
COP29 is in full swing in Azerbaijan, and it’s all about setting new goals for climate finance and making sure every country can ramp up their climate action. Belize has been sending its top technical experts and government officials to these conferences for years, and
Late Monday night, a police officer’s home in Corozal Town came under fire, and an investigation is underway to uncover the motive behind the shooting. According to a report, gunmen targeted a vehicle parked at Corporal Martin Marin’s residence. The incident occurred sometime before midnight
Today in the House, bill number ten was up for its second reading. This bill aims to amend the Marriage Act, Chapter 174 of the laws of Belize, revised edition 2020, to raise the legal marriage age to eighteen. It also removes the provisions that
On Monday, the village of Corazon Creek in Toledo celebrated the launch of its brand-new off-grid solar system with an official ceremony. This cutting-edge setup features advanced solar photovoltaic panels, a control room equipped with inverters, a generator, and a battery bank system. This project
