The Christian Workers Union, the representative body for stevedores, is not impressed by the government of Belize. Negotiations have been in the works between the government, which is the owner of the Port of Belize, and stevedores over the sugar payment owed to them for
Twelve youths are on their way to becoming young professionals after completing the Positive Moves Apprenticeship Program. The program, which is a collaboration between the Community Rehabilitation Department and the Labor Department was created in order to provide effective educational social support, a dynamic job
Since being opened to vehicular traffic a few weeks ago, motorists traversing the new Haulover Bridge have reportedly been speeding. We have, at least on one occasion, also reported of an accident that took place recently at the approach to the structure. To reducing speeding,
We are twelve days away from the March sixth municipal elections. In tonight’s installment of Meet the Candidates we take you to Orange Walk. On Wednesday, the People’s United Party and the United Democratic Party nominated seven candidates each. On March sixth, residents will get
Orange Walk Town stands out as the sugar capital of the country. The country’s oldest sugar mill operates just outside of the town’s limits and many of the residents who work in the industry are from the town. And so, it is fair to say
The Financial Services Commission has issued a warning notice informing the public that Alberto Villanueva, promoter of Belize Title and Closing L.L.C., is not licensed under the F.S.C. Act to provide, carry on, or transact any financial services set out in the Financial Services Commission
Earlier today, Prime Minister John Briceño and Foreign Minister Francis Fonseca met with Ambassador Uzra Zeya, as well as a high-level delegation from the United States. The mission called attention to Belize’s leadership on humane migration, and emphasized the successful co-chairmanship of the Migration Roundtable
The discussions underlined the importance of prioritizing issues of human rights and engagement with civil society, with particular focus on protecting marginalized members of society. The delegation stressed the importance of enhancing citizen and human-centered security, strengthening the justice sector and securing Belize’s borders. Francis Fonseca,
Foreign Minister Francis Fonseca joined Minister of National Defense Florencio Marin Jr. in visiting the newly constructed Sarstoon Forward Operating Base on Thursday. It was Fonseca’s first trip to that southernmost end since assuming the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade at the start
According to Foreign Minister Fonseca, it is important to maintain military presence at the Sarstoon FOB so as to deter illegal activity, including encroachment and drug trafficking. Francis Fonseca, Minister of Foreign Affairs ”It’s been a very rewarding experience, you know, it’s something I certainly wanted to
