The countdown to municipal elections is already underway, and one of the biggest battles may be happening long before voters head to the polls. This transfer period gives eligible voters a chance to move their registration to a new electoral division or municipality, but it
The Belize Department of Civil Aviation is giving itself more time to finalize the next draft of its proposed drone regulations. The department says the revised draft Unmanned Aircraft Systems Regulations were expected on June thirtieth, but that release has now been pushed back to
When children enter the justice system, the stakes are high, and Belize is now working to make sure the system responds with more care, compassion, and understanding. A two-day judicial training concluded in Belize City, having brought together judges and key justice sector stakeholders to
Four months after the collapse of arbitration between the Port of Belize and its stevedores, negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement remain at a standstill, despite government promises to return to the table. The Essential Services Arbitration Tribunal ended in March after the Christian Workers
Typhoon Bavi is rapidly approaching Taiwan at a speed of about 27 kilometers per hour with the potential for up to 700 millimeters of rainfall in the span of 24 hours. Forecasters say the storm is expected to pass through waters just north of Taiwan
The Ministry of Health and Wellness announced that Belize has assumed the Pro Tempore Presidency of the Council of Ministers of Health of Central America and the Dominican Republic (COMISCA). It places Belize at the forefront of efforts to tackle some of the region's biggest
According to Opposition Leader, Tracy Panton, about two thousand Belizeans took to the streets of Belize City this morning in a peaceful anti-corruption protest. That figure has now become a point of contention as it is being disputed. Some say that the figure is much
A Second Chance to Achieve Educational Goals For many Belizeans, life circumstances can interrupt their education, but the Gwen Lizarraga High School Evening Division is proving that it's never too late to return to the classroom. On today’s episode of Open Your Eyes, Director Claudette Noralez, Math Teacher Brian
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has clarified key legal procedures governing appeals in Belize, ruling in favor of claimant Jeremy Enriquez and his attorney, Senior Counsel Anand Ramlogan, in two of three related applications stemming from the long-running electoral boundaries case. The CCJ released its
As large amounts of sargassum continue to wash up along Belize’s coastline, Belizeans are sharing a range of opinions on how the country should respond to the growing environmental challenge. While sargassum is not a new issue for Belize, residents say the current buildup has reached
