Corozal Methodist School is facing a sickout as two teachers have been placed on administrative leave and eight others have called in sick. This morning, a group of parents gathered in front of the school to demonstrate their support for the teachers on leave and to
Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 61-year-old mechanic who was gunned down on Thursday night in Belize City. Police report that the victim, Carlos Alvelar, was attacked shortly after 8 p.m. on Coney Drive by two men riding a motorcycle. Reports are that
Police are investigating an attempted robbery in Lord’s Bank Village that left a 49-year-old shop owner, Glenford Williams, hospitalised with a gunshot wound. The incident occurred on Tuesday night as the victim was closing a local small shop. Williams reported that he was ambushed by two
Labour Day, celebrated on different dates around the world but with the same purpose, is observed in Belize on May 1st to honour the men and women whose daily efforts fuel the nation's economy and development. “Today, we recognize and express gratitude for the contributions of
The West Landivar community in Belize City is proudly welcoming home one of its own, Captain Howell Grange. He is hailed as a hero after his courageous actions during a harrowing mid-air hijacking incident in April. The residents are hosting a “hero’s homecoming celebration” this
More than 2,500 union members voted to move forward with industrial action on Wednesday, according to a Belize National Teacher's Union (BNTU) announcement statement. "A powerful display of unity, participation, and commitment to democratic principles," the BNTU added. BNTU's national president, Nadia Caliz, confirmed the union
A two-year-old American child who was abducted and brought to Belize has been safely reunited with their custodial parent, thanks to a coordinated rescue operation involving U.S. and Belizean authorities. The Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) at the U.S. Embassy in Belmopan played a key role in
Across the country this morning, teachers were outside of their classrooms and students remained at home for the day. That’s because the Belize National Teachers’ Union held meetings with its district branches to vote on how to collectively push the government to meet their demands.
This evening, Minister of Education Oscar Requena spoke with News Five by phone. During our conversation, Requena admitted that he was not aware of the five-point demands made by the Belize National Teachers Union, which includes the 8.5% salary increase sought by its members. He
In a recent social media post, B.N.T.U. President Nadia Caliz revealed that several teachers were not paid for the month of April due to problems with their certificates. This issue has caught the attention of the Minister of Education, who explained that the discrepancies stem
