The U.S. Embassy has confirmed a change in leadership and the departure of Chargé d’Affaires David Hodge. Hodge had overseen operations for the past seven months after Ambassador Michelle Kwan left in January. Rhonda Slusher took up the post of Deputy Chief of Mission on Monday,
What began as a good faith effort by Superintendent Aaron Gamboa to help children return to school has transformed into a powerful story of partnership and generosity. Police officers across the country have been stepping up to ensure students head back to class with dignity,
The Belize Bus Association is voicing its concerns after learning that all three electric buses donated to Belize by the European Union and the UN Development Program are being handed over to one bus operator, Westline Bus Company. The Belize Bus Association says they were
The Belize Bus Association isn’t backing down. They say handing over all three electric buses to Westline Bus Company gives them an unfair edge over other operators. But Westline’s owner, Sergio Chuc, says the criticism is misplaced. According to Chuc, every operator had a chance
Westline has been confirmed as the sole operator of the e-bus routed to be implemented in western and northern Belize. While the Ministry of Transport explained that the company was selected after a lengthy review by the UN Development Program and Ministry of Transport, the
On Monday, Belize confirmed its first human case of New World Screwworm. Tonight, a second case has been confirmed. The Ministry of Health and Wellness says that a sixty-year-old man from Camalote Village is being treated for an injury to the leg that is infected
We’ve been keeping an eye on this, and here’s the latest, it’s not stray dogs that are getting infected. It’s actually pets, and the common link? Untreated wounds. That’s a big concern, because if a pet with an open wound can get infected, so can
There’s a shipping snag at the Port of Belize and it’s causing major delays. For the past month, importers have been struggling to get their containers released, and it’s all tied to equipment issues and a surge in incoming cargo. But things took a turn
Heightened shipping regulations are now in place affecting all bulk and duty-exempt cargo bound for Belize. Without the required documents at time of shipment, cargo will either be delayed, incur duties, or be withheld entirely. [caption id="attachment_59510" align="alignright" width="300"]
It’s that time of year again, when the streets of Belize explode with color, music, and pure energy. Carnival is turning fifty, and this golden anniversary is a celebration of Belizean culture, creativity, and community. What started as a small street parade has grown into
