Belize’s sugar industry is facing a major crisis and farmers in the north are feeling the heat. A fast-moving plant disease called fusarium has already caused over fifty million dollars in losses, wiping out crops and threatening livelihoods. But there’s a glimmer of hope. Instead
Is another round of concessions coming for the American Sugar Refinery? That’s the big question tonight, as the Government of Belize weighs its next move. The ten-year concession deal granted back in 2012 has officially expired. It was a hot topic then, approved by the Barrow
They’re small, soft-bodied, and covered in white, powdery wax. On the surface, mealybugs appear harmless, but these pesky insects are wreaking havoc on crops across Belize. They feed on plant sap, weakening the plant and potentially causing stunted growth, yellowing leaves, and even plant death.
On August eleventh, the Ministry of Economic Transformation teamed up with the National Health Insurance to sign a landmark Memorandum of Understanding. The signing ceremony brought together key leaders, including CEO Carlos Pol, NHI General Manager Dr. Ramon Figueroa, and Dolores Balderamos-Garcia, who chairs the
The Ministry of Health is making moves to improve how medical supplies are stored and distributed across the country. Earlier this year, officials revealed plans for a brand-new Central Medical Store, a dedicated facility designed to properly house pharmaceutical products and medical supplies. Right now,
Earlier this year, the Ministry of Health and Wellness broke ground on the construction of a new pediatric ward at Northern Regional Hospital in the Orange Walk District. The project, a collaboration between the Rotary Club, LEAP Global Mission, and the ministry, is valued at
El policía Arcenio Cus falleció a finales de julio tras ser atropellado en un accidente de fuga en la autopista Philip Goldson, cuando regresaba a casa luego de su turno en la estación de Ladyville. El vehículo que lo impactó iba en dirección contraria. Aunque el
Una actividad de buceo el pasado sábado 9 de agosto cerca de Cayo English terminó en tragedia cuando Josimar Toledano, cocinero en la isla, fue encontrado inmóvil en el agua. Aaron Reymundo, quien buceaba junto a Toledano, lo sacó del agua y le practicó reanimación
Un tiroteo ocurrido la noche del jueves pasado en Santa Elena, Cayo, terminó con la vida de Darnell Arnold, quien fue asesinado frente a la casa de un oficial de policía fuera de servicio, Leonel Urbina. La policía investiga si se trató de un ataque
El lunes por la mañana, la policía encontró restos humanos en avanzado estado de descomposición en una zona remota de Ladyville. El equipo de Escenas del Crimen acudió al lugar donde localizaron ropa y restos, pero el estado del cuerpo impide su identificación inmediata. El Subcomisionado
