A minister’s cyberbullying complaint is facing legal blowback, raising questions about how the law is being used. Attorney Dickie Bradley is weighing in on Minister of Home Affairs Oscar Mira’s complaint against former UDP Chairman Alberto August, and he’s not convinced it holds up. Bradley
After a four-year break, the Belize Police Department is reviving a long-standing tradition, honoring the men and women who serve on the frontlines. Today, more than three hundred officers stepped into the spotlight, receiving awards and promotions for their dedication and sacrifice. It’s a moment
Tensions are still rising in Indian Creek Village over the extraction of bush sticks, as confusion over permits and authority fuels ongoing disputes. What started as one resident trying to gather materials to build a home has escalated into a full-blown conflict, deepening divisions between
At just eighteen years old, one Belize City teen is breaking stereotypes and redefining what success looks like in the beauty industry. Allon Pacheco is carving out his space in a field where men are rarely seen, building a name for himself as a certified
For years, stories about Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital have often centered on complaints about long waits, overcrowding or patient concerns. But this week, the country’s national referral hospital is receiving praise from a patient’s family for what they describe as lifesaving care. Amber Pullman shared
Some of Belize’s brightest young minds are getting a powerful boost to their futures. Today, Pathlight Belize, a non profit dedicated to expanding access to education, awarded seventeen scholarships to students entering secondary school in Belize City. The annual initiative is meant to provide more
Home Affairs Minister Oscar Mira has finally spoken on allegations that family members benefited from millions of dollars in government contracts. Mira, who had been unreachable for weeks, argued that procurement committees are run by the Ministry of Finance and not ministers, adding that he has
Seventeen students heading into first form received scholarships at Pathlight Belize's annual awards ceremony this week, as the organisation marked nearly two decades of investing in young Belizeans. "What makes the scholarship different is our wrap-around service that we provide and that opportunity to have that
The Orange Walk Town Council issued a public notice reminding residents that urinating in public is against the law. The Council cited a section of the Town Councils Act that carries fines of up to five hundred dollars. The council shared the warning on its
Creating Opportunities for Women-Led Businesses On today’s episode of Open Your Eyes, Katya Montenegro, Founder and President of the International Network of Women in Business (NIME), discussed the launch of the NIME Impact Lab Incubator, a new initiative aimed at helping women entrepreneurs strengthen and scale their
