Even though the People’s United Party is gaining popularity, the Briceño administration is still grappling with challenges like citizen security, infrastructure development, and connecting with the public. The poll results also show that young female voters are open to women in politics, including Albert Area
The Social Security Board is facing backlash from the Belize Association for Persons with Diverse Abilities after releasing a statement on Thursday about Santiago Ciau Junior’s ineligibility for invalidity benefits. As we reported earlier this week, the former police officer passed away on Tuesday, just
We also caught up with Luke Martinez, President of the National Trade Union Congress of Belize, to get his take on S.S.B.’s decision to deny Ciau’s invalidity benefits request. Martinez said he needs to look into the case further, but he emphasized that situations like
During today’s ceremony in Caye Caulker to celebrate the island’s new water treatment plant, Prime Minister John Briceño made an unexpected move. He paused the event and asked for a restart because the attendees weren’t singing along to Belize’s national anthem. Once the music stopped,
Today was a big day for the folks in Caye Caulker Village. They celebrated the arrival of two notable upgrades to their water services. Belize Water Services Limited, along with the Government of Belize, kicked off the construction of a brand-new wastewater treatment facility and
As we dive deeper into the world of unconventional education, we’ve been captivated by some unique teaching styles that haven’t quite hit the mainstream in Belize yet. One standout is the Montessori method. Even though Doctor Maria Montessori introduced this approach back in the early
An investigation is currently underway into allegations that Belize Defence Force (B.D.F.) soldiers stationed at the Machakilha Conservation Post have been accepting bribes from Guatemalan loggers. These allegations, which suggest that soldiers are being bribed with something as modest as chicken, have ignited public debate
Earlier today, the Mexican authorities reported locating Johan Cámara, 19, and his father, Luis Josué Cámara, 48, after being reported missing following an alleged kidnapping on October 8, 2024, in Subteniente López, Othón P. Blanco, Quintana Roo. This incident raised urgent concerns about safety for Belizeans
The recent passing of former police officer Santiago “Santi” Ciau Jr. has left the community questioning the treatment of individuals seeking invalidity benefits in Belize. Ciau, who passed away at 37 on October 8, had been battling a debilitating bone illness linked to a workplace
Belize is at the forefront of the global climate dialogue with the opening of the Strategic Alliances International Partners Conference. The two-day event was launched on Thursday under the theme “Unlocking Climate Finance and Disaster Risk Financing for Sustainable Development." In a statement issued by the
