A special sitting of the Senate today saw passionate debate over the government’s proposed $256 million acquisition of Fortis’s operations in Belize, including its 33 per cent stake in Belize Electricity Limited. Senators from across the political and civic spectrum weighed in, voicing both support
Police are investigating the fatal traffic accident that claimed the life of 18-year-old student Jonni Cano of Stann Creek District. The crash happened around 5:20 p.m. on Thursday, October 16, at the intersection of Saint Jude and Saint Matthews Streets in the San Martin area
Police are investigating the death of 42-year-old Shawn Hertular, who was found with head injuries in Santa Elena, Cayo, early Sunday morning, October 12. Police say the incident was reported around 3:30 a.m. Hertular was taken to the San Ignacio Hospital for treatment but later died from
The Ministry of the Public Service, Governance, and Disaster Risk Management has issued a statement expressing “its deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Ms. Angelita Magaña and her young son, Tishan Godoy,” who perished in a tragic house fire this morning in
A single strand of hair, a drop of blood, the skin cells trapped under the nails of an attacker: these are the tiny traces of evidence that can hold the answers to who committed a crime. Until now, Belize had to rely on external referral
It’s a massive deal, one that could reshape Belize’s energy future and cost taxpayers a quarter of a billion dollars. The Briceño Administration announced on Friday plans to purchase Fortis’s operations in Belize for $256 million, including the company’s 33 per cent stake in Belize
U.S. representatives arrived in Israel to salvage the fragile Gaza ceasefire after a new outbreak of violence left at least 30 people dead. The visit follows a Palestinian attack that killed two Israeli soldiers and Israeli airstrikes that killed at least 28 people in Gaza,
Cabinet has granted approval to the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) permission to declare an energy emergency. According to the official Cabinet Brief issued today, “Approval was granted by Cabinet for the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to declare that an emergency situation has arisen beyond the
Students and teachers of St John Vianney RC School came together this month to support the Belize Cancer Society (BCS), donating $125 raised through their “Pinktober Casual Day” event. The initiative was led by breast cancer survivor and advocate Zoila Audinett, with the full support
The National Meteorological Service reports that relatively moist and unstable conditions continue to affect Belize, bringing scattered showers and thunderstorms across much of the country. Today’s forecast calls for cloudy skies with occasional sunny breaks, while periods of rain and thunderstorms are expected to persist, especially
