The Freedom of the Press refers to the right to report news or circulate information without censorship from the government. In a democratic society, the media, often described as the fourth estate, carries the mandate of holding governments accountable. However, in a recent cabinet meeting,
We told you about the Ministry of Home Affairs plans to amend the criminal code, criminalizing the dissemination of photos, videos, and statements that make up part of a criminal investigation. Last week, Minister of Home Affairs, Kareem Musa sat down with the media to
From the Belize Central Prison to primary schools across Belize District, the RACHEL Project, through the Rotary Club of Belize, is impacting the way children and adults learn. After successfully executing the project within the prison walls, with the help of the Ministry of Education,
Sixty-three Belizean students are embarking on their path to success with the help of the Pathlight scholarship. This morning, those students gathered at the U.W.I campus where they received their certificate to commemorate the achievement. This year's recipients hail from various parts of the country,
In the wake of the wildfires that destroyed thousands of acres of land during the past few weeks, hundreds of families are still suffering from the damage inflicted to their property and livelihoods and are struggling to get back on their feet. Considering this, the
The beginning of June marked the start of the rainy season and now, nearly three weeks into the month, the rains are finally here. Earlier today, the City Emergency Management Organization, released a notice informing the public to remain cautious as Belize is under strong
Last week, the Joint Unions Negotiation Team signed a Commercial Bargaining Agreement with the Government of Belize after almost two decades of negotiations. One of the sticking points in the negotiations was Proposal Twenty-two which sought to have the Government of Belize pay one hundred
There is quite a bit of division among Belizeans over the fact that the Ministry of Natural Resources is scheduled to hold a land clinic in California for Belizeans living in the diaspora. The argument is whether Belizeans living abroad should be afforded such a
Health authorities in Japan are on high alert as the country has recorded a significant increase in cases of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS), caused by a rare and aggressive group A streptococcus bacteria, also known as "flesh-eating bacteria." In an interview with Bloomberg, Amesh Adalja,
The Biden administration announced a new policy on Tuesday that is expected to benefit thousands of undocumented immigrants in the United States. President Biden says, "The steps I'm taking today are overwhelmingly supported by the American people, no matter what the other team says. In
