Israel's Foreign Minister, Israel Katz, announced on Wednesday that UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has been denied entry into the country. This decision follows what Israel says is Guterres's failure to "unequivocally" condemn Iran's missile attacks on Israel. On Tuesday, Iran launched over 180 ballistic missiles at
The Belize Defence Force (BDF) announced the successful completion of a Mandarin language exchange course for 22 soldiers on Tuesday. Vital communication skills that could enhance military collaboration and strengthen international partnerships. The BDF emphasised the critical role of language in military operations. The military's newly
BDF told to Stand Their Ground as “Hostile” Guatemalans Surround Them On September 7, a group of Belize Defence Force soldiers found themselves surrounded by more than 10 possibly armed and hostile Guatemalans near Machakilha Conservation Post (CP). The last order that the patrol at
Last week, the United Democratic Party (U.D.P.) marked its fifty-first anniversary, a significant milestone that comes at a crucial juncture in the party’s history. Party Leader Shyne Barrow took the opportunity to honor several loyal supporters who have steadfastly backed the U.D.P. through its highs
The Alliance for Democracy is gearing up for a significant unity convention on October 20th, extending an invitation to all United Democratic Party (U.D.P.) delegates to join the event at Birds’ Isle. However, the U.D.P. leadership is pushing back with a counter-campaign, asserting that any
With General Elections set for 2025, the political landscape is heating up as both major parties prepare for the national vote. Over the weekend, the People’s United Party (P.U.P.) made a strong statement by formally unveiling its slate of thirty-one candidates, led by Prime Minister
Devin Daly, a fresh face in the world of electoral politics, made his debut to the constituents of Collet on Friday. His candidacy was officially endorsed by the People’s United Party (P.U.P.) during a national party council meeting the following day. However, the real test
On Saturday morning, the news of a suspected cocaine stash found on a boat owned by Belize Rural South Area Representative Andre Perez spread like wildfire. The Belize Police Department swiftly issued a statement detailing the circumstances of the discovery. Prime Minister John Briceño also
The Belize National Teachers Union has raised a red flag, revealing that over one hundred and thirty teachers have not received their salaries. Alarmingly, some have been without pay for as long as five months. What’s causing this dire situation? Union President Nadia Caliz admits
We also heard from two teachers whose names have been removed from the government’s payroll system. Kimberly Lopez explained that she has not been paid by the government for the last five months. Janelle Cacho says she left the classroom in January after her license
