Minister Thea Garcia-Ramirez says the new board at the Belize Airports Authority is gearing up to revisit and renegotiate the controversial airport security contracts. She hopes the fresh talks will help clear up recent concerns and fix any problems tied to the original deals. Thea Garcia-Ramirez,
A fourteen-year-old girl who recently posted a video online after being reported missing is now in the care of the Ministry of Human Services. It’s a delicate situation, especially since the teen is a minor, but public concern has prompted officials to share some details.
With just days to go before Belize’s hurricane season officially begins, the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) is making sure the public stays informed and prepared. This morning, NEMO joined forces with the National Meteorological Service and the National Hydrological Service to host a special
If your car is in desperate need of a wash, the YMCA is inviting you to visit their Shine for the High School Program on May thirty-first. It’s an annual drive-through car wash operated by high school students to raise money for the YMCA’s programs
The Ministry of Labour has formally responded to the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital Authority Workers Union (KHMHAWU), cautioning that any planned industrial action related to ongoing pension negotiations could be considered unlawful if legal protocols are not followed. In a letter dated May 28, 2025, Labour
Prime Minister John Briceño is pushing back hard against the Belize National Teachers Union (BNTU), accusing its leaders of dishonesty and political posturing in the wake of the union’s rejection of the government’s proposed salary adjustment. Briceño said the union is misrepresenting the facts and “using
Prime Minister John Briceño has expressed deep frustration over the Belize National Teachers Union’s (BNTU) recent decision to reject the government’s proposed salary adjustment package. Speaking to News Five, the Prime Minister said he was “very disappointed” in the outcome and insisted that his administration
Bowen & Bowen has confirmed the termination of an employee after a serious violation of company policy involving the unauthorized use of a company vehicle. The company says the dismissal comes in response to video evidence circulating publicly, which shows the employee admitting to lending the
The Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital Authority Workers Union (KHMHAWU) has issued a strong statement over the stalled pension negotiations with the Government of Belize. The Union cites months of discussions with “little to no tangible progress.” In it's letter to the KHMHA CEO, Chandra Nisbet
Police have arrested and charged 55-year-old Rafael Cal, a Belizean farmer of Medina Bank Village, for the murder of his brother, 50-year-old Romano Cal, the serving alcalde of the same village. The incident happened on Sunday in the village. According to police, around 7:30 p.m. that evening,
