The Briceño administration is going after fourteen million U.S. dollars in funding from Taiwan’s ICDF and the IDB to boost technical and vocational education in Belize. Prime Minister John Briceño says the money will power a labor force and employability program, focusing on women, youth,
Prime Minister Briceño also revealed that the Ministry of Finance will lead the rollout of this program. That raised eyebrows on the Opposition bench. Tracy Panton questioned why Finance, and not Education, is in charge, and warned against the risk of only a select few
The United Democratic Party is at a crossroads once again. From all indications, Opposition Leader Tracy Panton is celebrating a big win after the party’s caretaker convention, most of the winners are reportedly her supporters. That could give her a serious boost heading into November’s
Last year, Belize City’s Civic Center was almost filled to capacity with students from twenty-five primary schools at the Annual Children’s Rally. This year, the turnout was much smaller after heavy morning rains. Of the twenty-four primary schools invited, only about ten were able to
The House of Culture in Belize City was the stage today for the annual Belize Creative Youth Ideas Summit. Unlike the month’s festive events, this summit takes a reflective approach, giving young people a platform to share their views on national issues. In past years,
This week on Bright Side, we’re celebrating new beginnings, and what could be more profound than the arrival of new life? At the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital, midwives are the unsung heroes of this journey. They’re there every step of the way, guiding moms through
It has been one week since the family of baby Kaleel Nah laid him to rest in San Pedro. His sudden decline and death on September 3 while his family was desperately transporting him to Belize City for further medical attention has raised concerns about
The Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) has assured the public that rain will not affect the 29th Expo Belize Marketplace, scheduled for this weekend at the Marion Jones Stadium in Belize City. In a statement, the BCCI team said it has been working with
A San Ignacio businessman has been arrested in connection with a serious traffic accident that left two police officers injured on Sunday, September 7. Dijon McNab, 31, faces multiple charges, including Negligent Grievous Harm, Negligent Wounding, Driving Without Due Care and Attention, Failing to Keep as
Belizean youth advocate Ashley Longford has been elected as the Caribbean Regional Representative for the Commonwealth Students’ Association (CSA). Her election was confirmed yesterday, and her term will run from 2025 to 2028. She now joins nine student leaders who make up the new CSA
