As Rear Admiral Elton Bennett takes on his new role as CEO of the Ministry of Home Affairs, some are asking, what does this mean for leadership at the Belize Coast Guard? Well, Bennett says there’s no need to worry. Succession planning has been a
Newly appointed C.E.O. Rear Admiral Elton Bennett must now turn his attention to the scourge of crime and violence plaquing the nation. Bennett says he will meet with the Commissioner of Police to review current policing strategies and explore new programs aimed at improving public
Rear Admiral Elton Bennett steps into his new role as CEO with a critical case front and center, the Joseph Budna abduction investigation. And he isn’t dodging it. Bennett is assuring the public that transparency and accountability will lead the way as the probe, now
The Government of Belize is looking to give the George Price Highway a major facelift, and it’s going to take a major investment to make it happen. Today, the Senate was asked to approve a sixty-nine-million-dollar loan from the Caribbean Development Bank. The funds would
What is the true cost of neglecting Belize’s most vital rainforest? The Chiquibul, a sprawling ecosystem that feeds the Belize River watershed, supplies water to thousands, from rural villages to urban centers, even to the factories that produce our favorite beverages. Yet, despite its importance,
Caribbean Sprinter is speaking out tonight after one of its vessels ran aground over the weekend between Belize City and Caye Chapel. The company says heavy rain and poor visibility played a big role in the incident. Thankfully, all passengers and crew were accounted for,
One major concern during Norwegian Cruise Line’s Harvest Caye consultations in Placencia is the risk that mass tourism could pose to southern Belize’s fragile ecosystem. Communities in the south have long enjoyed a delicate balance between tourism and the natural attractions that make their destination
Christmas is right around the corner, and Belize is alive with festive cheer! From twinkling lights lining the streets to the sound of carols drifting through neighborhoods, you can feel the holiday spirit everywhere. Families across the country are adding their own special touch, trimming
A brazen armed robbery at Cross Road Grocery in San Antonio Village has residents on edge tonight, and it’s happening right in the middle of the Christmas season. With families out shopping and communities preparing for the holidays, this incident raises a serious question: just
After a weekend in police custody, a Lord’s Bank resident is speaking out against what he describes as repeated harassment by authorities. Thirty-three-year-old Anthony Dennison says he was detained without explanation during a robbery investigation last week. Dennison says this is not the first time
