It’s been months in the making and today, it finally happened. Belize’s brand-new banknotes officially hit the streets this morning, and you could feel the excitement in the air. From the bold new design to the upgraded security features, everyone’s curious to see what’s changed.
The streets of Belize City were rocked by gunfire late Friday morning, as gang violence continues to grip the Old Capital. In a bold and brazen attack, well-known street figure Tyrone Meighan was shot and killed in broad daylight on Sarstoon Street, just after eleven
There’s a disturbing incident out of Hopkins, a quiet coastal village shaken by early morning gunfire. Around 4:50 a.m. on Sunday, eighteen-year-old Gevin Armstrong from Dangriga was shot multiple times while walking near the village basketball court. He says he knows the person who pulled
Now here’s a story that sounds straight out of a movie, a prisoner on the run near Crooked Tree Junction sparked a brief but intense manhunt. Victor Gutierrez, a Corozal resident in custody for grievous harm and use of deadly means of harm, somehow managed
On Thursday afternoon, the body of thirty-six-year-old Anthony Williams was found floating in the water along the Southern Foreshore in Belize City, leaving residents in disbelief. Williams, a self-employed vendor, had reportedly told his family he was heading out for a walk, but never made
We turn now to a heartbreaking story out of Orange Walk. A deadly road accident near the entrance of Yo Creek Village has claimed the lives of two young motorcycle riders, Alexander Reyes and Helen Mejia. A third person survived and is currently hospitalized. Police
Ten months after Belizeans across the country mourned the tragic death of King Wade, who drowned in the South Creek Canal in Belize City, several charges have been handed to his caregiver at the time, fifty-six-year-old Jennifer Fitzgibbon. This morning, she appeared in court, where
But President of the Public Service Union, Dean Flowers is not fully onboard with the explanation provided by Director General Longsworth during a recent meeting. Flowers appeared on Open Your Eyes where he questioned what would become of those employees who chose to remain in
There have also been questions about the purpose the Belize Tax Service Department’s transition to semi-autonomous revenue authority. Director General Longsworth explained that the move will lead to improved revenue collection, improved governance and enhanced personnel management. On the Phone: Michelle Longsworth, Director General, Belize Tax
But according to P.S.U. President Dean Flowers, the issues within the Belize Tax Service Department are strictly personnel related. He questioned the need for a complete overhaul, as opposed to strengthening the department’s managerial and hiring approach. Here is how he puts it. Dean Flowers, President,
