UNICEF’s analysis highlights a major gap between Belize’s legal framework and the lived reality of children with disabilities. The Belize Disabilities Act was signed into law exactly one year ago, and according to President of the Belize Association for Persons with Diverse Abilities, it is
It may be his swansong, but Philip “Fada” Henry is going out singing Christmas carols and spreading cheer to the Kelly Street area of Belize City. After dedicating nearly two decades to educating children about road safety, Henry says he will hang up his vest
Haiti has taken its first real step toward restoring democratic rule after years of political crisis. The country’s transitional presidential council has finally approved a long-delayed electoral law, which has opened the door for Haiti to schedule its first general election since 2016, NBC News
El Comité de Loterías recordó al público que todas las rifas y promociones, incluidas las actividades navideñas, deben registrarse conforme a la Ley de Control de Loterías. La normativa busca proteger a los consumidores y asegurar transparencia en la entrega de premios. Aunque las rifas
Belize Water Services ofreció este martes un recorrido a los medios de comunicación en sus plantas de Belmopán y del Distrito de Belize. La empresa abrió sus puertas después de que la encuesta MICS7 del Instituto de Estadística de Belize generara preocupación entre los residentes
Tras el asesinato de Eric Reyes y la creciente inquietud por la violencia en la Ciudad de Belize, la Policía Nacional ha decidido intensificar sus operaciones durante la temporada navideña. El objetivo es ofrecer mayor seguridad a las familias que esperan celebrar las festividades sin
Un joven de quince años se convirtió en la más reciente víctima de asesinato en la Ciudad de Belize. Eric Reyes pedalaba cerca de su hogar el lunes por la noche cuando un hombre armado disparó en su dirección. El adolescente cayó al suelo a
Water service has been restored in Unitedville after several days of disruption. A burnt-out pump that left households without a reliable supply has been replaced, and clean, potable water is flowing again. The outage in recent weeks sparked anger on social media, with residents directing complaints
A new UNICEF report has delivered a serious warning. Children with disabilities in Belize are being left behind. The situational analysis, released in partnership with the Ministry of Human Development, shows that discrimination, poor access to services, inadequate financing, and major information gaps continue to
Alcohol consumption in Belize has reached troubling levels, with the country ranking among the highest in the Americas. Binge drinking has become a common pastime and has resulted in increased non-communicable diseases. Dr Melissa Diaz-Musa, Director of Public Health and Wellness, explained, “The data from Belize
