Known affectionately as “Sugar City” for its long-standing role as Belize’s top sugar producer, Orange Walk Town is now setting its sights on something even sweeter—city status. With rapid growth and development over the years, Mayor Ladrick Sheppard believes the town is well on its way to becoming Orange Walk
Just weeks ago, a disturbing video sparked national outrage; a young horse named Wannie was seen being brutally assaulted by a group of young men. The footage, which went viral in April, set off a firestorm of anger and reignited calls for stronger animal cruelty
In the capital city of Belmopan today, fifty Belizean families received the keys to a brighter future, thanks to a major housing initiative by the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing. The occasion marked the official unveiling of fifty brand-new starter homes in the newly
The Ministry of Education has issued an official statement in response to reporting done by News 5 regarding allegations of abuse and negligence at Louisiana Government School. As we reported, several parents at the school accused a teacher of aggressive behavior, including attempting to strike a
In his first week as Commissioner of Police, Dr. Richard Rosado found himself confronting a rapidly deteriorating gang situation on the streets of Belize City. It led to the implementation of a state of emergency (SOE), a move often criticised as a temporary fix to
One person is dead and another hospitalised following a motorcycle crash this morning in Blue Creek Village, Orange Walk District. Authorities responded to the scene around 9:00 a.m. and discovered a Lifan motorcycle lying on top of a Honda XR150L at the roadside. Both riders had
The Minister of Labour, Florencio Marin Jr, is urging patience as negotiations continue between the government and the Joint Union Negotiating Team (JUNT). The Belize National Teachers' Union is demanding an 8.5 percent salary adjustment. While teachers have voiced their demands, Minister Marin said that
A powerful new documentary highlighting the efforts of women leaders protecting Belize’s barrier reef and the livelihoods it supports will premiere on television in Belize later this month. WEALTH UNTOLD, produced by independent filmmaking company Eclectic Aspirations, tells the story of a multigenerational network of women
The Belize Assembly for Persons with Diverse Abilities (BAPDA) will host a celebration of life ceremony this Saturday for Kenrick Raymark Theus, who served as the organisation's president before his unexpected passing last December. The memorial service will be held at The Hub on Chetumal Boulevard
A parent who raised concerns about a teacher at Louisiana Government School in Orange Walk says she received a death threat from an unknown social media user on Wednesday night, May 14. "Watch your r*** caz all a your family wa get killed," the message read.
