The Belize National Teachers’ Union (BNTU) has announced a series of meetings to address ongoing concerns regarding delayed increments, allowances, and salary upgrades for its members. Following an emergency meeting held by the BNTU Council of Management in Belmopan on December 3, the union leadership shared
This year’s Ocean Hero Award celebrates the remarkable contributions of two women dedicated to protecting Belize’s marine resources: Khadijah "Kaj" Assales and Linda Searle. Ocean Hero 2024 – Khadijah “Kaj” Assales Khadijah Assales, creator of the Kaj Expressions lionfish jewelry line, turns environmental challenges into art with
The French government has collapsed following a no-confidence vote that ousted Prime Minister Michel Barnier. The motion, which passed with overwhelming support just three months after Barnier's appointment by President Emmanuel Macron, was prompted by opposition parties after the former Brexit negotiator used special powers
The mother of Howard Ramirez, the young man who was shot and killed in San Ignacio, is speaking out about her son’s death. In a heartfelt interview with News 5, she shared memories of Howard aas a kind, funny, and hard-working young man. She said that,
Authorities are searching for two suspects linked to a brazen robbery at a store in Silkgrass Village, Stann Creek District. According to police, the incident occurred around midday on Wednesday, December 4. Officers were called to the scene, where they spoke with 38-year-old businesswoman Xumei Zhang.
The Belize Police Department has issued an official report on the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Howard Ramirez in the Boiton Area of the Cayo District on Wednesday morning. The department says that officers responded to a call around 8:00 a.m., where they encountered 44-year-old businessman Juan
Healthcare professionals, parents, and organisations gathered in Belize City for the first conference on premature births to raise awareness about the growing number of preterm births in the country. This event coincides with the delayed observance of World Prematurity Day. Neroli Williams, Nurse Unit Manager of
Rita Defour has shared a heartfelt message mourning the tragic passing of Howard Ramirez, a 17-year-old she knew well through Cornerstone's feeding program. Her reflections come after he was fatally shot on Wednesday in the Boiton neighbourhood of San Ignacio Town. The property owner told police
A new report from the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) reported alarming levels of violence faced by Indigenous, Afro-descendant, and other ethnic women and girls in the Americas. PAHO says that while violence against women is widespread across Latin America and the Caribbean, women from
18-year-old Alex Bainton has tragically passed away after suffering severe brain trauma in a traffic accident last Friday on the Philip Goldson Highway. Bainton, a member of the Ocean Academy Basketball Team, had been in a coma since the crash. Bainton was remembered as a bright
