Twenty-eight young Belizeans are proving that resilience pays off. Today, they proudly walked away with the Youth Resiliency Award, a recognition for those who’ve faced tough challenges but refused to give up. Organized by the Community Rehabilitation Department in partnership with UNICEF, the ceremony celebrated
Concerns have been raised about the state of living conditions at New Beginnings and other care facilities, with reports of poorly kept dorms and aging infrastructure. The Ministry of Human Development acknowledges some challenges but says upgrades are already underway, from new electrical wiring to
Questions were raised to the Minister of Human Development regarding low wages and reports of challenges in keeping up with payroll at New Beginnings. Thea Garcia-Ramirez says staff are being paid and efforts are underway to regularize workers who were previously on irregular contracts. While
This year, the Belize Tourism Industry Association is celebrating its fortieth anniversary, and its members are kicking off the festivities with an Annual General Meeting. At this event, members will discuss their progress in the last six months leading up to the anniversary. The association
At the United Nations General Assembly, Prime Minister John Briceño didn’t just talk about borders, he also sounded the alarm on climate change, a crisis hitting Small Island Developing States like Belize the hardest. Briceño reminded world leaders that Belize ranks as the fifth most
Prime Minister John Briceño also called on support for the people of Haiti to purge criminal gangs. He also demanded an end to the U.S. imposed sanctions on Cuba. Here is what he had to say. [caption id="attachment_64327" align="alignright" width="300"] Prime Minister John
We’re closing out this month’s Bright Side theme of New Beginnings with a story that proves it’s never too early to chase your dreams. Meet Breana Budd, she’s just fourteen years old, but she’s already turning a simple love for beads into a booming business.
Two Belize Defence Force soldiers were shot this evening in a shootout that occurred on the Phillip Goldson Highway just before 4 this evening. The incident unfolded in front of Horizon Academy in Belize City. Footage of the incident shows two gunmen getting out of a
Forty years of growth and resilience in Belize’s tourism sector were marked today as the Belize Tourism Industry Association (BTIA) hosted its Annual General Meeting and prepared for a gala celebration honouring past presidents. BTIA President Efren Perez said the milestone is about recognising those who
Twenty-eight young Belizeans who once faced serious struggles have been celebrated for turning their lives around. They are the recipients of the Youth Resiliency Award, which recognises transformation and growth through rehabilitation and reintegration. Diversion Coordinator Jashua Estelle explained the importance of the event, stating, “It’s
