The National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) is taking steps to unionise the country’s growing Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector, with a focus on protecting young workers, according to Ashley Longford, Director of the Young Vanguard. Speaking with News 5, Longford said that unionisation is
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has expressed deep concern over the situation in Venezuela following a United States military operation carried out over the weekend, warning that the action undermines fundamental principles of international law. In a statement, UN Human Rights Office spokesperson
Residents of Patchakan Village are on high alert following reports of a wildcat killing livestock and pets. Village chairman Wilfredo Roger Medina said concerns began about a week ago when families started reporting missing and mauled animals. In response, community leaders activated a neighbourhood watch to
The San Felipe Village Council is sounding the alarm over ongoing illegal dumping at the village entrance and surrounding areas, warning that the behavior is damaging the community’s long-standing reputation for cleanliness and hospitality. The council said San Felipe is widely known for the warmth and
The Briceño Administration is moving closer to establishing a protected area for scarlet macaws near Red Bank Village, but the proposal is now facing growing concern from some residents who say they were not adequately consulted before plans reached an advanced stage. Speaking exclusively to News
Armed security forces are now visible across Venezuela’s capital. Since the recent removal of President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces, the BBC reports that the government has increased its military presence in public spaces. On Monday, Delcy Rodríguez was sworn in as interim president. In her
A quiet Sunday morning in Lord’s Bank turned into a nightmare for the Nicholas family. Fifty-seven-year-old Phillip Nicholas, known for his kindness and dedication to his loved ones, was brutally gunned down inside his home while lying next to his wife and grandchild. Tonight, we
Tragedy struck Ladyville on Sunday afternoon when twenty-six-year-old Patrick Uh was found stabbed to death in the parking lot of New Moon Supermarket. Around two o’clock, police arrived near Mile 10 on the Philip Goldson Highway and discovered Uh lying face up on a wooden
Back in December, Lord’s Bank resident Anthony Dennison spoke out, saying he was being harassed by police after being detained multiple times during investigations. He insists he had nothing to do with any of those cases and believes he’s being unfairly targeted. Now, Dennison is
A surge in violent crime across southern Belize is stirring anxiety among villagers and the Belize Police Department. At the center of the chaos is an ongoing drug war between criminal groups in Bella Vista Village and neighboring communities. The New Year’s Eve mass shooting
