Belize is not the only country buzzing with general election, with the nation's Prime Minister, John Briceño, keeping the election date under wraps. Many Caribbean countries are also gearing up for a major political year as several nations prepare for general elections. Voters across the
Thirty-year-old Giovanni Ramirez was fatally shot while driving his red SUV on Amandala Drive just over a week ago. Since then, there have been no arrests made in connection with his murder. Last week, the police had reported having video footage that captured the moment of
At the age of 78, Donald J. Trump has officially been sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Monday. His return makes Trump the only the second former president in U.S. history to return to office. Trump took the oath of
The Government of Belize has received a US$3 million grant from the Republic of China (Taiwan) to support two key education initiatives. Prime Minister John Briceño was presented with the funds by Taiwanese Ambassador Lily Li-Wen Hsu, and they are to go towards the National
A shooting incident at the Belize Defence Force’s (BDF) Crique Sarco Patrol Base on Sunday, January 19, 2025, resulted in one fatality and one injury. Major Roberta Usher, Chief of Staff of the BDF, told News 5 that Private Clive Baizar died from multiple gunshot
The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has placed limits on the operations of Starlink Belize, LLC (SBL), approving its services only in specific circumstances. While the company had applied for a Class Licence to provide fixed and mobile broadband internet across Belize, the PUC declined the
In late 2024, the Belize National Teachers Union (BNTU) voted to organise a national demonstration in January, demanding the Government of Belize address overdue teacher increments. While the government committed to settling the payments by the end of the year, BNTU President Nadia Caliz confirmed
The ongoing H5N1 bird flu outbreak has made its way into commercial poultry in states like California, Washington, and Colorado. While the risk to public health remains low, the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is closely monitoring the situation, particularly among poultry workers. The
Press Release On Sunday, January 19, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m., a tragic incident occurred at Crique Sarco Patrol Base, resulting in one fatality and one injury. While the circumstances remain under investigation by the Police Department, it has been confirmed that one BDF soldier succumbed
All eyes are back on the United States as Donald Trump makes his return to the White House as the 47th president. JD Vance will become vice president after a rapid rise, having been elected to the Senate in 2022. Trump's swearing-in is set for noon
