Ambassador Kwan welcomed Alice Albright, CEO of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), to Belize today at the international airport. This visit follows the MCC's recent approval of a significant $250 million investment grant aimed at advancing education and energy initiatives in Belize. The MCC, a
The Belize Defence Force (BDF) has made history with the graduation of its first female pilot, 2nd Lieutenant Julia Puerto. After nearly two years of rigorous training at the Caribbean Military Academy's School of Aviation, 2Lt Puerto officially earned her wings on September 3, 2024. Her
Police have arrested and charged 34-year-old police officer Anival Carillo with 4 counts of rape of a child. A 14-year-old female minor and her mother from the Corozal District reported to police on Friday, August 16, that a police officer had sexual relations with her
A fifty-five-year-old Lebanese man was detained by police this morning after brandishing a firearm outside the Department of Lands in Belmopan. The man, identified as a foreign national, reportedly became infuriated after being informed that he needed a ticket to join the express service line.
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is currently monitoring three areas for potential tropical development: one in the Caribbean Sea and two systems in the central and eastern Atlantic. It's been two weeks since Hurricane Ernesto, the last named storm, moved through the Atlantic basin. The next
Atlantic Bank Limited is informing its customers of new fees which are expected to take effect on October 1st, 2024. A customer notice says, "On October 1st, 2024 we will adjust our fees and interest rates as per Belize." The bank will charge $0.75 for Other
The Ministry of Public Utilities, Energy, Logistics & E-governance (MPUELE) has unveiled a new initiative to aid pig farmers across Belize. MPUELE announced the distribution of pico solar kits to pig farmers across the nation. "We are pleased to distribute pico solar kits to pig farmers,"
The Ministry of Religious Affairs acknowledged the ordination of Reverend Elswith Clare as the new Bishop of the Methodist Church in a ceremony held on 1 September 2024. The ordination marked a significant milestone for both the church and the broader religious community. “Rev. Elswith Clare’s
The Ministry of Investment, the National Women’s Commission, and the Corozal Think Tank have successfully concluded their innovative "Cell Phone Repair Course for Women and Youth" at the Corozal ITVET. The training, which ran from August 19 to August 30, 2024, aimed to address the
By Mario Lubetkin, FAO Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative for Latin America and the Caribbean The latest publication of the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2024 (SOFI) report launched last July in the framework of the G20 meeting in Rio de Janeiro
