Belize Sugar Industries (BSI) is addressing rising consumer concerns about limited sugar availability in supermarkets. For weeks, shoppers have faced restrictions of one or two pounds per purchase. This occurs despite BSI's previous assurances of 'no actual sugar shortage.' Shawn Chavarria, Financial Manager at ASR/BSI, confirmed
An elderly couple were tragically found embracing in their bedroom after a tree fell on their ceiling during Hurricane Helene in Beech Island, South Carolina. The storm claimed the lives of Marcia Savage, 74, and Jerry Savage, 78, and at least 200 other lives. The elderly
The Belize City Council officially introduced the 2024-2025 Youth Shadow Council. The Council's fourth comprises 12 young leaders. The council members will work closely with the mayor and respective councillors. In the announcement, the council stated, "Their mission is to contribute to project development and gain a deeper
The Ministry of Transport is reminding the public that transporting houses on public highways requires prior approval. The ministry says that it has noted an increase in unauthorised transport of houses on highways. "In accordance with traffic regulations, all houses being transported must be accompanied by
Police are looking for four women linked to a reported assault and robbery at a Belize City apartment. Damaris Camara, 23, Shelby Medina, 18, Mariela Mejia, 29, and Kathia Sandoval, all from Orange Walk Town, are wanted for allegedly stealing over $8,000 worth of luxury items. According
Every year, internet users flood social media with the legendary quote "It's October 3rd." The date has become symbolic due to the 2004 iconic movie "Mean Girls." If you're a fan, you'll totally get it. But, over the last few years, the date has adopted
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
