TIDE says that efforts to protect Belize’s marine reserves are intensifying under their watch. They are overseeing over three hundred thousand acres within the Sapodilla Caye Marine Reserve. But they are not deterred. The institute has ramped up enforcement operations to curb illegal fishing. Recent
After months of tension between the Ministry of Education and the Belize National Teachers Union, tension so deep it helped push former minister Oscar Requena out after just eight months, the government is now trying to hit the reset button. Every school year seems to
School managing authorities are stepping up as key partners in the Ministry of Education’s push for a stronger relationship with the national teachers’ union. This week, they signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding aimed at modernizing Belize’s education system. The agreement focuses on digitizing teacher
It’s one of the most heartbreaking stories of the year, the death of young Gabriel Orellano, an autistic student, who slipped out of the Stella Maris compound and later drowned at sea. The tragedy shook Belizeans and exposed serious gaps in safety at the nation’s
We’ve got breaking news tonight in the fight against childhood cancer, and it’s a big win for Belize. The Belize Cancer Society has landed major funding from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. This means expanded treatment for kids battling cancer and lifesaving care closer to
For fifteen years, the Inspiration Center has been a beacon of creativity and empowerment for children with disabilities in Belize. Founded by Kim Simplis-Barrow, the center has made it a tradition to showcase the artistic talents of its young clients through annual projects. From mugs
The Inspiration Center has faced its share of financial hurdles but today brought welcome news, the Government of Belize has approved a two hundred thousand dollar grant for the organization. Founder Kim Simplis-Barrow made the announcement earlier. Kim Simplis-Barrow, Founder, Inspiration Center “Today I am deeply
There is a long-awaited relief and renewed hope tonight for the students and teachers of Stella Maris School. After years of lobbying and temporary fixes, the government has officially unveiled a sweeping rehabilitation plan that will completely transform Belize’s only dedicated institution for children with
Joseph Budna, serving time in a Guatemalan prison, has been using his phone privileges to speak publicly about his fight for freedom. He claims Belize’s embassy officials have failed to keep in touch and have done little to assist him. But Foreign Minister Francis Fonseca
Regional tensions are rising as alarm spreads over a growing U.S. military campaign targeting alleged drug smuggling vessels, a campaign that critics now warn could amount to extrajudicial killing. According to U.S. officials, the strikes have surged to twenty-two separate boat attacks in the Caribbean
