President of the Belize National Teachers’ Union (BNTU), Nadia Caliz, has responded to the directive from the Ministry of Education (MOE) that all schools are to remain open on Friday, 9 May, despite the union’s planned national demonstration in Belmopan. In a live statement, Caliz acknowledged
High school biology teacher Shartel "Shantel" Casimiro has been named Teacher of the Year and is now a finalist for the Gainesville Independent School District (GISD) Teacher of the Year Award in Texas. Casimiro, originally from Orange Walk Town, is in her second year at GISD
The makers of Belikin Beer have announced a temporary disruption in the supply of their bottled products due to unexpected power outages that have impacted production facilities. Bowen and Bowen said in a statement that the recent power disruptions caused significant strain on the company's power
The Ministry of Education (MOE) has issued a directive for all schools to remain open on Friday, 9 May, despite a planned national demonstration by the Belize National Teachers’ Union (BNTU) in Belmopan. In an official memorandum circulated Tuesday, the Ministry stated it “maintains the position
The Roman Catholic Church has entered a pivotal moment as 133 cardinals from around the world have begun the secretive process of electing a new pope. The conclave, held inside the iconic Sistine Chapel, was officially sealed today following the death of Pope Francis last
The Government of Belize and the United Nations came together this week for their 5th Joint National Steering Committee Meeting to track progress and strengthen their partnership under the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNMSDCF) for 2022–2026. This session brought together top UN officials and
In response to a surge in gang-related violence, a state of public emergency has been officially declared in parts of Belize City, the Belize District, and the Cayo District. Governor-General Dame Froyla Tzalam signed the proclamation, which takes immediate effect and grants law enforcement expanded
The Orange Walk Football Association (OWFA) has taken decisive action following an incident of racism during a football match between Yo Creek United FC and Mi Gente FC on Sunday. According to a statement from the association, the incident occurred when players from Yo Creek United
This morning, thirty-one-year-old Kadeem Orosco was tragically shot and killed near his home in Belize, in what appears to be part of an ongoing gang feud that has claimed two other lives since Monday. Orosco was walking on Ebony Street after taking his seven-year-old daughter
The tragic murder of Orosco remains shrouded in mystery as police continue to search for a motive. Despite his father's assurance that Orosco had no ties to street gangs, the Commissioner of Police, Doctor Richard Rosado, revealed today that Orosco's residence in a highly unstable
