The Thirteenth Amendment is back in the spotlight. After months of debate and a flood of feedback from civil society, the amendment has cleared its ninety-day review period and is now at the House Committee stage. So, is it moving forward, or was it quietly
The National Bus Consolidation Pro Tempore Advisory Committee met on October third to push forward plans for the new Consolidated National Bus Company, a major public-private partnership aimed at modernizing how Belizeans travel. The committee includes representatives from key ministries, unions, universities, the business community,
Eating healthy can feel daunting. Among the salty snacks and sweet treats, prioritizing your wellbeing isn’t always the most appealing option. But for many Belizeans across the country, choosing the healthier option isn’t just a matter of preference, it’s a necessity. Thousands of Belizeans struggle
In September, the U.S. State Department named Belize as one of the world’s major drug transit countries. For many Belizeans, that might sound like just another label, but in the U.S., it’s a big deal. Washington is waging an aggressive fight against transnational crime, and
The U.S. has poured massive resources into stopping narcotics from crossing its borders. But here’s the reality, officials admit that the real driver behind these criminal networks is demand at home. As long as Americans keep buying, these operations keep thriving. The Executive Director at
The work that the U.S. Government does on its home soil to fight transnational criminal organizations is only one aspect of its efforts. The less heard about Diplomatic Security Service is another arm of government that operates in every country where a U.S. Embassy is
One ticket can change your life. That’s the message one lucky Belizean is sharing tonight, after he walked away with twenty thousand dollars from a scratch and win ticket. He shares that he had asked his friend to purchase two tickets from the New Moon
La Ciudad de Belize sigue afectada por la violencia pandillera después de que el Cabo Elvis Guzmán resultara herido en el brazo mientras respondía a un tiroteo en Police Street Extension. El incidente ocurrió cuando los ocupantes de un Chevy Equinox negro dispararon contra la
El robo ocurrido en agosto en la Casa de Empeño Kephawn aún no ha sido esclarecido, generando frustración en la familia del propietario. Darrell Usher, hermano del afectado, asegura que el cabo a cargo del caso está saturado y solicita apoyo de la Unidad de
La Policía de Belize continúa investigando el tiroteo ocurrido la semana pasada en Pinks Alley, que dejó como saldo la muerte de Dane Gillett, de 28 años, y tres personas heridas, entre ellas un niño de dos años. El crimen ha generado conmoción, ya que Gillett
