As previously reported, the government of Belize has approved the nationwide rollout of a new national identification system. This project is part of Belize's digital transformation agenda, and its pilot project has already been completed. Jose Urbina, the CEO in the Ministry of E-governance, told News
Belize’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Francis Fonseca, met today with his Guatemalan counterpart, Carlos Ramiro Martinez Alvarado, to discuss key areas of mutual interest aimed at strengthening bilateral ties. During their meeting in Washington, D.C., "the ministers are discussing key areas of mutual interest, including trade,
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) will hold oral hearings in November to decide whether to allow Guatemala to formally intervene in the ongoing territorial case between Belize and Honduras. The ICJ has set the hearing for Monday, November
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is keeping a close watch on an area of low pressure, now designated Invest 94L, located roughly 700 miles east-southeast of the Lesser Antilles. According to the NHC’s latest Tropical Weather Outlook issued this morning, showers and thunderstorms linked to the
There’s good news for Dr. Cecilio Eck as he continues to battle cancer: his shoulder reconstruction surgery was a success. The operation was completed last week in Richmond, Virginia. According to an update from his family, everything went smoothly and on time, and Dr. Eck did
Last Friday, News Five reported on a government contract revealing the purchase of a pre-owned 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser VX from Car Guys Belize Limited for two hundred and fifty thousand dollars. The report raised questions about whether taxpayer money should be used for such
Authorities have launched a search operation following a jet ski accident near the Haulover Bridge in Belize City. Reports to our newsroom indicate that two individuals were on board the watercraft when the incident occurred. While one person has been accounted for, a search for the
The inaugural meeting of the National Bus Company Pro Temp Advisory Committee took place on Friday. The inaugural meeting brought together a diverse group of stakeholders committed to driving transformative change in the country’s public transportation network. The new Advisory Committee unites representatives from government ministries, bus
The National Women’s Commission (NWC) officially installed its new Board of Commissioners on Thursday during a ceremony in Belize City. The event featured remarks from Minister of Human Development, Family Support, and Gender Affairs, Thea Garcia-Ramirez, and Special Envoy for the Development of Families and Children,
The Ministry of Human Development, Family Support, and Gender Affairs says it remains firm in its zero-tolerance policy on corporal punishment and any form of violence against children. The ministry released a statement following an alleged incident involving a minor at the New Beginnings Youth
