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
It’s flu season, and you’ve probably already noticed people coughing or blowing their noses. Now that the long-awaited cooler months are upon Belize, health officials say flu activity is higher than normal, and is a time to protect yourself and your loved ones to reduce
Fishermen in Placencia are concerned over the Resilient Bold Belize initiative, which aims to expand fully protected marine areas from 4% to 20% by 2026. They say the plan could limit fishing and tourism activities, which would affect the livelihoods of coastal communities. Eworth Garbutt, President
The U.S. and Venezuelan governments are quietly coordinating on migrant returns, despite rising political tensions between the two countries. In an official communiqué, Venezuela’s Ministry of Transport confirmed that the U.S. requested permission to resume repatriation flights. The approval allows Eastern Airlines to continue operating flights
The digital era is booming, and there's now the concern that social media is dominating the daily life for young people. That concern is one that Australia is now taking action on, with its government implementing a full-on nationwide lockout of all users under 16
Tragedy struck Lake Independence Monday night when fifteen-year-old Eric Reyes was shot and killed just steps from his home. The teen collapsed on Park Street after a lone gunman opened fire, another painful reminder of the grip gun violence has on Belize City. Police say
In the wake of Eric Reyes’ tragic murder and rising concerns about crime, police are stepping up their game this holiday season. The department has boosted street patrols by pulling officers from behind desks and putting them back on the front lines, aiming to keep
It’s been two months since a shocking double murder rocked Hattieville, and today the man accused of pulling the trigger was back in court. Twenty-five-year-old Orvin Justin Williams, a police officer and the son of a retired cop, made his second appearance before a magistrate
Former High Court Judge, Senior Counsel Lisa Shoman, is weighing in on the growing legal dispute surrounding the authority of customs officers to man a checkpoint and stop and search motorists. The dispute stems from a News Five report that highlighted the experience of attorney
