The Belize Agricultural Health Authority is refuting allegations from the Public Service Union. The union claims BAHA violated its Collective Bargaining Agreement when two employees were dismissed, but BAHA says that’s not true and calls the accusations defamatory. In a statement today, BAHA insists it
Did you know Belize is home to an incredible one hundred and three protected areas? That’s right, everything from lush forest reserves to stunning marine parks and national treasures. These spaces are beautiful, and they’re also essential for preserving the rich biodiversity that makes Belize
If you’ve been seeing a lot of pink lately, you’re not imagining things. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Belizeans have been proudly wearing pink to show support. As the month wraps up, we end on a high note. Today, at the Karl Heusner
There’s a call for urgent humanitarian aid following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. The Belize Red Cross Society has launched an emergency appeal to support the islands ravaged by Hurricane Melissa, which made landfall in Jamaica on October twenty-eighth and Cuba just a day
Meanwhile, over two-point-six tons of emergency medical supplies have arrived in Cuba, thanks to the Pan American Health Organization, following Hurricane Melissa’s destructive landfall as a Category Three storm. The shipment includes medicine, surgical kits, water treatment tablets, tents, and gear to help five thousand
Tonight, we’re digging into what the latest consumer confidence numbers really mean for Belize’s economy, and for your wallet. The Statistical Institute of Belize reports that the index slipped to 45.7 percent in September, down from 46.8 percent in August. That may sound small, but
The Government of Belize is taking the Ombudsman to court and it all started with a fight over transparency. Ombudsman Gilbert Swaso ordered the Attorney General to release details on legal fees tied to the redistricting case, after social activist Jeremy Enriquez filed a Freedom
And while Jeremy Enriquez’s first FOIA request has hit a legal roadblock, he is taking another shot at acquiring information for the public good. This time, Enriquez submitted a request for information to the Office of the Prime Minister. He wants to know the details
Earlier this month, Jeremy Enriquez got some disappointing news. The Judicial and Legal Services Commission has dismissed his complaint against Justice Tawanda Hondora, a complaint tied to an injunction case earlier this year. But Enriquez is refusing to yield. Tonight, he’s questioning that decision and
The outrage over the death of ninety-two-year-old Eusebio Espinoza Senior at Northern Regional Hospital is growing, and now, another voice is weighing in. Public Service Union President Dean Flowers says the public needs to understand the harsh conditions under which Belizean healthcare workers operate. But
