The House of Representatives met today in regular session and one of the main highlights of the proceedings was the presentation of a Disabilities Bill. The bill seeks to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal privileges, rights, interests, benefits and treatment of persons
The bill received the support of Prime Minister John Briceno, as well as from the ministers of Education, Francis Fonseca and Labour, Oscar Requena. All these officials made references to either their own relatives or an associate who had a disability and believe the bill
She was known for her exceptional musical skills, her transformative wisdom and her captivating personality. Jennifer Lovell or “Jenny Love it Lovell”, as she was affectionately known, has passed away. Reports are that Lovell experienced a bad fall on Thursday while home alone. Lovell was
Prime Minister John Briceño also extended his condolences to the family of Jennifer Lovell on behalf of the Government of Belize. P.M. Briceno reflected on the many contributions Lovell made to Belize. He thanked her family for sharing her life with the nation. Here is
The Belize Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying the body of a man that was found earlier today. This morning, at around five fifteen a.m., a man of Hispanic descent was pulled from the harbor near North Front Street in Belize
One of two suspects accused of a triple murder walked free today after being acquitted due to a lack of evidence. He is twenty-three-year-old Shawn Flores, who stood trial for the murder of Alarice Andrewin, Vidal Yuman and Maria Juarez. All three individuals were bound
Lobster season opens on July first, which means that tourist destinations are gearing up for lobster festivities. Placencia will be hosting the first of three lobster fests scheduled for this year. The small, slow paced, coastal community has been putting on its lobster fest for
STEAM Education is an approach to learning that uses Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics to engage students in dialogues of critical thinking and creativity. This summer, codirectors Orlando Medina and Joseph Stamp-Romero are inviting students to sign up for the Steam Summer Academy in Belize
Nearly one month into hurricane season, the Ministry of Disaster Risk Management, NEMO, and the National Meteorological Service are evaluating Belize’s plan for the ongoing season. Day two of the twelfth National Climate Outlook Forum got underway in Belize city this morning, where several organizations
This week’s Look on the Bright Side is another highlight of exemplary work being done in Belize’s education system. An example of doing more through inclusion is acknowledged in Horizon Academy’s approach to incorporate paraprofessionals in their school system since its inception. Who are paraprofessionals?
