A new sexual harassment legislation is seeking to hold employers accountable, to ensure that there is a zero-tolerance policy in workplaces across the country. The Anti-Sexual Harassment Act was recently debated and passed through the National Assembly with support from both sides of the aisle.
We also reached out to the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry for its position on the Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill. Just before news time B.C.C.I. sent a statement saying that it has reviewed and engaged its membership on the proposed bill. B.C.C.I. says it supports
The Belize International Music and Food Festival had its hiccups, but it was a significant boost for business in San Pedro. While the official figures are yet to be released, the preliminary report is that the event provided economic stimulus to the town during the
Scavone said that if there was one downside to the festival it was the chaos that the overcrowding caused to the traffic in San Pedro. The island town, known for already congested streets during peak time, was overwhelmed this weekend. Scavone said that there are
Benksaid Bembe is officially for sale. The Kriol and English storybook written and translated by Belize Kriol language enthusiast, Silvaana Udz, hit the shelves today at the Angelus Press. The publication features illustrations from artist David Smith and promises pages of comedy and Belizean expressions
Emancipation Day is almost here, and the Faces of Belize Jazz Festival musicians are ready to put on a show. This year marks the tenth anniversary of the festival which plays tribute to the rich culture and deep history of the holiday with a blend
Vybz Kartel, the renowned dancehall star, is a free man. The Court of Appeal has ruled that Kartel and his three co-defendants should not be retried for the murder of Clive 'Lizard' Williams. This ruling concludes one of the most high-profile cases in Jamaica's recent
The Representative for UNICEF in Belize, Alison Parker, alongside Home Affairs Minister Kareem Musa, representatives from the Human Development Ministry and other government officials visited the Wagner’s Youth Facility on Monday to inspect conditions following the detention of a thirteen-year-old boy from Belize City during
Kingston, Jamaica - Dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel has been released from prison after the Court of Appeal ruled that he and his three co-accused will not be retried for murder. This decision comes just a day before Jamaica's Emancipation Day, marking the end of a
UDP Mayor of San Ignacio/Santa Elena Earl Trapp says he doesn’t want Patrick Faber expelled anymore. In another leaked letter to News 5, Trapp tells Party Chairman Michael Peyrefitte, that he is retracting his July 26th letter. The letter, originally intended for the eyes of
