Since Monday, we have been closely monitoring movements on Caye Caulker as residents prepare to cast their vote in a referendum that may forever change the economic landscape of the village. On October eighth, they will decide whether a regulated and taxable cannabis industry on
Next week’s vote on cannabis could change the game, but is Belize ready for the fallout? The UDP says democracy matters, but questions whether a single island should decide on an issue with national consequences. And beyond that, what about the money? Could cannabis revenues
It’s been a turbulent week for education in Corozal. At the Corozal Community College, classrooms have now sat empty for a third straight day, as teachers escalate their protest with a sickout. The fallout has now spilled over to the Junior College, where staff are
How likely are Belize’s prisoners to return behind bars? A new study by Terrence Alladin sheds some light on recidivism in Belize’s correctional system. In it, he found that it costs about three thousand, six hundred and fifty dollars a year to keep one prisoner,
If you were planning on scheduling a U.S. visa appointment soon, you may need to hold on those plans. This morning, U.S. agencies around the world announced they’re going quiet, after the U.S. federal government shutdown at midnight on Tuesday. It kicked off after lawmakers
It’s October, which means that Breast Cancer Awareness Month is officially here. Every year, millions of women across the globe take this time to shine a light on the women who are currently battling the disease and acknowledge the strength and courage it takes to
The Budna Report has sparked fresh controversy after its submission to Prime Minister John Briceño on Tuesday. A release from his office confirmed the reinstatement of Commissioner of Police Dr Richard Rosado and announced that Cabinet recommended an independent investigation into the alleged abduction of
Belize has marked a historic milestone in regional integration today, welcoming the first national from a CARICOM partner country, Barbados, to be granted Indefinite Stay under the new CARICOM Free Movement of Persons Agreement. The move allows citizens from participating countries to live and work
Police have laid additional charges against 22-year-old Jael Felicito Ayala for the vicious machete attack on 37-year-old Edwardo Contreras. Ayala is now charged with Use of Deadly Means of Harm and Maim, along with his initial charge of Attempted Murder. The incident unfolded on Sunday outside
Police have formally arrested and charged a 20-year-old Belizean man from Hopkins Village with the crime of rape of a child, following a report made by a 13-year-old student from southern Belize. The incident was reported to police on Tuesday, September 23. The child, accompanied by
