The National Trade Union Congress of Belize is throwing its support behind the University of Belize Faculty and Staff Union, as the call for a long-overdue salary increase grows louder. UBFSU says its members haven’t seen a raise in over a decade, and that’s making
She built her business from the ground up, one mop, one client, one act of trust at a time. But tonight, that trust is under fire. Florina Arzu, the face behind Flo’s Pristine Services, is facing a crisis no small business owner ever wants to
Today, imagination met history at Belize City’s Imagination Factri, where author and researcher Myrtle Palacio brought the Garifuna story to life in a powerful and visually striking way. Through bold graphics on genocide, forced migration, and cultural resilience, Palacio peeled back the layers of Garifuna
Gun violence is flaring once again in Belize City. Since Friday, there have been four attempted murders across Belize City. The most recent incident was a broad daylight attempt on the life of Andre Kerr this morning. Commissioner of Police Dr Richard Rosado told the media
The Belize Police Department has released new details about the violent encounter in Paraiso Village, Corozal, which recently stirred public outrage after a video showed police striking civilians, including a woman, with batons. Police say the confrontation began on the evening of July 8th during a
A routine inspection by the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing has uncovered vandalism at the Haulover Bridge in Belize City. Officials confirmed that several aluminum pipes from the bridge’s safety rail have been stolen. The ministry described the discovery as “madness,” noting that the theft
The Belize Police Department is once again facing serious public backlash after a recent video emerged showing officers involved in a violent confrontation with civilians in Corozal. The footage shows what appears to be police officers striking multiple individuals, including a woman, with batons. The incident,
Police in Dangriga are investigating a case of theft and cybercrime involving a 13-year-old girl. Police say the incident was reported on Tuesday, July 8, around 9:30 p.m., when the minor and her mother visited the police station. Reports are that the child was walking along South
A deadly collision along the Philip Goldson Highway near Biscayne Village has claimed the lives of two men from Rhaburn Ridge. The crash occurred just after sunset on Tuesday evening, when a motorcycle carrying two passengers collided with a delivery truck belonging to Price Premier Products. One
Just over a month into the hurricane season, heavy rains have already caused widespread flooding in parts of northern Belize, which has turned roads into rivers and raised more concerns about the country’s infrastructure readiness. In Orange Walk, intense rainfall caused water to overtop key roadways,
