Belize Government Lotteries Ltd. (BGLL) has announced a special event to commemorate its one-year anniversary. To mark the occasion, the company will host a one-time raffle game titled the “One & A Million Anniversary Jackpot.” According to BGLL, tickets for the celebratory raffle will be available
The National Hurricane Centre (NHC) is currently monitoring two active weather systems in the Atlantic. The first is Tropical Storm Patty, which is located over the northeastern Atlantic Ocean, east of the Azores Islands. The second system, Potential Tropical Cyclone Eighteen, is positioned in the south-central
On November 3rd, 2024, Americans across the country set their clocks back one hour, marking the end of Daylight Saving Time (DST) for the year. This annual event, often referred to as “falling back,” brings a mix of benefits and adjustments for individuals and communities. The
Police are investigating two fatal motorcycle accidents that occurred in the Orange Walk and Toledo districts over the weekend. The first incident took place in Toledo. A motorcycle collided with a pickup truck in Trio Village, resulting in the motorcycle rider's death at the scene. First
During a visit to flood-stricken Valencia, Spain’s King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia faced a hostile crowd who threw mud and shouted accusations, calling them "murderers" and expressing "shame" at the government’s response. The protest erupted as the royal couple walked through Paiporta, one of
A man was fatally stabbed last night in Belize City. The victim has been identified as 43-year-old Shawn Ortiz Sr. We are told that he was attacked in the Faber’s Road extension area. The motive for the attack is under investigation. This is a developing story.
With just two days left until Election Day, more than 73 million Americans have already cast their ballots. The race between Democratic candidate Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump is too close to call. Recent national polls show Harris leading by only one point, within
The Ministry of Investment, in collaboration with several partners, officially launched the “Vanilla Training for Women and Girls in Western and Southern Belize” project in Bella Vista Village, Toledo District. This initiative is designed to empower 30 women from Toledo by teaching them how to
The National Hurricane Centre is monitoring two weather systems in the Atlantic and Caribbean. The first is Subtropical Storm Patty, which is currently located near the Azores Islands in the northeastern Atlantic. The second system causing disorganised showers and thunderstorms is located in the southwestern Caribbean
Belize is getting ready for COP29, the United Nations Climate Change Conference happening in Azerbaijan this November. Building on COP28, this conference is another key opportunity for countries to be held accountable for their environmental actions. Minister of Sustainable Development and Climate Change, Orlando Habet, noted
