The Ministry of Agriculture has consulted stakeholders on a proposed beef processing facility in Fireburn, Orange Walk, which Agriculture Minister Rodwell Ferguson says could be completed within three years and help Belize gain access to international markets. Investors Richard Caines, Susie Caines and Tanner Queen presented
Today’s episode of Open Your Eyes welcomed PlayChune Marketing promoters DJ Perf and Shary Obando, alongside Trinidadian artist Lady Lava, to discuss Gyal Fest and the entertainment planned for this year’s event. With dancehall and soca-inspired energy, the concert is set to bring women together
The family of veteran educator Sebastian Cayetano, a respected member of the St Martin’s community, is appealing to the public for financial assistance as he faces health complications. Isani Cayetano, his son, says his father was diagnosed with an enlarged heart about five years ago. More
Two people have been detained in connection with the fatal shooting of Fernando Jones, 27, and Esau Perez, 21, in Cotton Tree Village, Cayo District, early Friday morning. Both men, who were from Cotton Tree Village, died after sustaining gunshot wounds. According to ASP Stacy Smith, Jones
Belize’s national women’s volleyball team opened its AFECAVOL Women’s Central American Final Four campaign with a 3-1 victory over defending champions Nicaragua on Thursday night in Managua, winning 25-22, 25-22, 17-25 and 26-24. Fatoumata Camara led Belize with 36 points, while team captain Nelisa Ramírez added
World Food Day is marked today under the theme “Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow,” with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) saying ending hunger is within reach because the world already produces enough food to nourish everyone. Around 645 million people faced hunger
Belize is nearing nationwide coverage under the National Health Insurance (NHI) programme, with more than 30,000 people in Cayo already registered and over 93,000 expected to gain access to services. The Belize Medical and Dental Association (BMDA) opened its 43rd Annual Medical Congress under the theme,
Three people were killed in Belize City in about 24 hours. Gang rivalries and turf wars are being blamed, which has prompted the Ministry of National Security to discuss possible changes to crime-fighting strategies with police leaders. Chief Executive Officer Francis Usher says the Ministry met
Brazil’s Congress has approved a constitutional amendment that cuts the working week from 44 hours to 40 and gives employees two days off a week without reducing their pay, the BBC reported. Senators passed it on Wednesday by 75 votes to one. The Chamber of Deputies,
A routine Google Meet call could be the opening move in a banking scam. Fraudsters are displaying the Central Bank of Belize’s name to gain trust and steal sensitive financial information. The bank says it has received multiple reports and warns that it will never
