The countdown to COP 30 is on, and this year, the global climate summit is heading deep into the heart of Brazil. From November tenth to twenty-first, world leaders, scientists, and activists will gather for the Global Climate Action Conference, themed “The Forest COP”, with
In terms of priority outcomes for the region, Doctor Young says the Caribbean needs the global community to do more at a faster rate. He lamented earth’s rapidly rising temperatures and its future effects on Caribbean. Here is what he had to say. Dr. Colin Young,
There’s a bit of good news for tourism tonight, despite a rocky start to the week in U.S. air travel. On Monday, major airports saw mass flight cancellations after the FAA struggled with air traffic control shortages and equipment failures, problems made worse by the
It’s that time of year again. The familiar sound of the Salvation Army’s bells is ringing in the Christmas season. But this annual kettle drive is about more than donations; it’s about bringing joy to the less fortunate. The campaign officially launched this morning in
This weekend, the Belize Civic Center will be buzzing with energy as more than three hundred young basketball players hit the court for a two-day, three-on-three showcase. It’s all organized by the Belize Global Elite Academy; a group committed to growing the game and giving
This November, on The Bright Side, we’re highlighting stories of gratitude; moments that remind us how powerful it is to be thankful, even in the face of life’s most difficult challenges. Tonight, we meet Zarah Castillo, a young nail technician in Belize City with big
When a storm destroys homes, livelihoods, and economies, fancy speeches are not enough. Caribbean nations are at the 30th UN Climate Change Conference, COP30, in Brazil to demand action before there’s no turning point. The summit, themed “The Forest COP,” focuses on the Amazon and the
American casino operator Rima Ray, known in Belize as the owner of Caribi Bleu Casino in San Pedro, is behind bars in the United States facing charges related to fraud, illegal gambling, and the operation of an unauthorised gaming business. Ray's arrest in July after a
What if giving a little could make Christmas magical for a child? Each year, there’s an initiative that gives you the chance to do just that. The Salvation Army has once again launched its annual Kettle Drive. It's a campaign that gathers donations to bring warmth,
A well-intentioned Ministry initiative is hitting a wall at Bishop Martin High School (BMHS). The school recently received a second distribution of Chromebooks for students from First to Fourth Form as part of the Skills for the Future Program. According to the Ministry’s October 26 statement,
