We turn now to a heartbreaking story out of Orange Walk. A deadly road accident near the entrance of Yo Creek Village has claimed the lives of two young motorcycle riders, Alexander Reyes and Helen Mejia. A third person survived and is currently hospitalized. Police
Ten months after Belizeans across the country mourned the tragic death of King Wade, who drowned in the South Creek Canal in Belize City, several charges have been handed to his caregiver at the time, fifty-six-year-old Jennifer Fitzgibbon. This morning, she appeared in court, where
But President of the Public Service Union, Dean Flowers is not fully onboard with the explanation provided by Director General Longsworth during a recent meeting. Flowers appeared on Open Your Eyes where he questioned what would become of those employees who chose to remain in
There have also been questions about the purpose the Belize Tax Service Department’s transition to semi-autonomous revenue authority. Director General Longsworth explained that the move will lead to improved revenue collection, improved governance and enhanced personnel management. On the Phone: Michelle Longsworth, Director General, Belize Tax
But according to P.S.U. President Dean Flowers, the issues within the Belize Tax Service Department are strictly personnel related. He questioned the need for a complete overhaul, as opposed to strengthening the department’s managerial and hiring approach. Here is how he puts it. Dean Flowers, President,
Belize is stepping onto the world stage with pride and purpose. On Sunday, the Jewel celebrated its National Day at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, an international showcase of culture, innovation, and global vision. Under the theme “One Belize, One Purpose: Ecosystems for Life,” the
Talk about a lucky break; one woman from Corozal is still pinching herself after winning fifty thousand dollars on a Scratch & Win ticket, just as Belize rolls out its brand-new currency. She and her husband were headed to Chetumal when fate stepped in. With
Good evening, I am Paul Lopez with this week’s edition of Sports Monday. The Belize City Civic Center is the stage for this year’s 2025 Central America Regional Under-eleven and Under-thirteen Table Tennis Champions. The tournament features players from six countries, including Belize, Costa Rica,
Police are investigating a shooting in Hopkins Village that left an 18-year-old Dangriga resident hospitalised with a gunshot wound to the leg. The incident occurred early Sunday morning. Authorities say that Gevin Armstrong was walking near the basketball court in Hopkins Village when he was approached
A fatal crash in the Orange Walk District has claimed the lives of two motorcyclists. Police say the accident occurred on the Yo Creek Road. According to ACP Romero, “Police went to the area where they saw two motorcycles with damages. The drivers were identified as
