We also heard from Stanley Gideon, the Deputy Director of Civil Aviation, who was inside the air traffic control tower as the hijacking unfolded. He noted that the tower detected the emergency at 8:17 that morning and immediately sprang into action. We've reported that the
Director Carter mentioned that a contract is being finalized with a private security company to enhance the security of Belize’s airspace. While the name of the company wasn't disclosed, it's been confirmed that personnel are currently undergoing training. Starting next week, the police officers currently
The Ministry of Civil Aviation’s media briefing comes after U.D.P. Queen Square Area Representative, Godwin Haylock, criticized the Briceño administration for not holding a press conference on the national emergency sooner. Although the announcement of the conference came just hours after Haylock's comments, he argued
Talking about mental health publicly is still somewhat taboo, even though more people are opening up about their experiences. Defining mental health isn't straightforward, but experts agree that emotions, behavior, and functionality are key factors to consider. It's also important to understand that mental health
There's a new commissioner at the Belize Police Department. Today, the department held the official change of command ceremony where the former police commissioner handed over the reins to Doctor Richard Rosado. Chester Williams has been with the department for over thirty-three years and served
As of today, Dr. Richard Rosado is Belize's new Commissioner of Police. With over twenty-eight years of experience in both academia and policing, Rosado becomes the first commissioner to hold both Master's and Doctoral degrees. He expressed his enthusiasm for taking on the role and
In a major step to strengthen the fight against HIV, Prime Minister Honorable John Briceño has appointed Senior Minister of State, Honorable Dolores Balderamos Garcia, as the new Chairperson of the National AIDS Commission. The NAC is dedicated to combatting HIV/AIDS through various initiatives. It
On Tuesday, former Collet Area Representative Patrick Faber made headlines when he was arrested and charged just moments after delivering a statement alongside Opposition Leader Tracy Taegar-Panton at a U.D.P. press conference in Belize City. Faber is accused of assaulting a police officer and obstructing
Belize has received international recognition for its efforts to modernise financial services after earning the 2025 Innovation (Commendation) Award from the Corporate Registers Forum (CRF). The award was given for the Secured Transaction and Collateral Registry (STCR), a project aimed at improving access to credit,
Teachers across Belize turned out this week for critical meetings held by their local branches of the Belize National Teachers’ Union (BNTU) after tensions intensified over recent government salary decisions. The meetings aimed to decide the union’s next steps amid growing frustration with the Briceño administration.
