Minister Henry Charles Usher hosted top UN reps in Belmopan yesterday to strengthen Belize’s partnership with the United Nations. The high-level meeting focused on disaster preparedness, good governance, and aligning national efforts with global development goals. UN Resident Coordinator Raul Salazar and Deputy Michael Lund
When we hear about Belize’s growing economy, the tourism and agriculture industries are typically credited with the rise, but one sector has been booming in recent years- Business Process Outsourcing. The BPO sector plays a vital role in driving down unemployment rates, but a new
Security matters to all of us, but when it comes to tourism, it’s absolutely critical. In a country like Belize, where the economy leans heavily on visitors, safety can make or break the industry. That’s why the Belize Tourism Board rolled out a brand-new National
Just days after announcing its upcoming launch in Belize, Spirit Airlines is facing tough questions about its financial health. The budget-friendly carrier, known for offering flights as low as eighty-five dollars to the United States, is now dealing with serious money troubles, just five months
Ten young Belizeans are getting a major boost this year thanks to a scholarship program that’s helping them stay in school and off the streets. The initiative, led by the Community Policing Unit and its partners, covers everything from tuition and uniforms to books, so
NBA Skills Trainer and Player Development Specialist Jake Tilton is in the country, teaming up with the Belize Premier Basketball League to help shape a world-class basketball experience. Tilton touched down last Friday and hasn’t wasted a minute; he’s been courtside at BPBL games, chatting
Police are tackling the rising number of knife-related attacks across Belize. Officers are focusing on the illegal possession of knives, particularly at night and during public events. "Any incident that involves violence is of concern to us, and I have instructed my commanders to ensure that
A Belizean businessman was injured during an armed robbery that happened at the Puma Gas Station in Blackman Eddy Village, Cayo District. 44-year-old William Wall reported to police that while buying fuel just after 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, two men on a motorcycle approached him. Wall said
The messaging app, with over 5 billion users worldwide, risks losing more than 100 million Russian users after the country's government announced restrictions on voice and video calls on WhatsApp and Telegram. Russia’s state communications watchdog, Roskomnadzor, confirmed the restrictions earlier today, saying the objective is
El Ministerio de Salud y Bienestar avanza en la construcción del nuevo Almacén Médico Central, que permitirá optimizar el almacenamiento y la distribución de suministros médicos en todo Belize. El ministro Kevin Bernard explicó que la instalación contará con un sistema de inventario avanzado y procesos
