According to a report by the BBC, Cuba’s Minister for Labour, Marta Elena Feitó Cabrera, has resigned after sparking outrage by claiming there are no beggars in Cuba and that those searching through rubbish do so by choice to make “easy money.” Feitó Cabrera made the
Lawmakers, police, NGOs, union reps, and residents gathered at Swift Hall to debate the Thirteenth Amendment Bill, which aims to restore safety in crime-plagued communities. Assistant Solicitor General Randall Sheppard explained the bill would allow the Governor General to declare any area a special zone for
Police officers from Punta Gorda took their community policing efforts to Mabil Ha Village today. They conducted a meet-and-greet session with residents. According to the Belize Police Department, officers visited several homes in the quiet Toledo village, receiving a warm welcome from villagers who expressed appreciation
Saint Catherine’s Academy (SCA) in Belize City is on its way to becoming the first school in the country to run entirely on solar power. The milestone is the result of a partnership between SCA, ProSolar Engineering Limited, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The project
Convicted kidnapper and murderer William “Danny” Mason is expected to be sentenced on Thursday. He will find out how many more years he’ll spend behind bars. Mason, who is already serving a life sentence for the brutal 2016 murder of Dangriga pastor Llewellyn Lucas, was back
If you thought teachers were the only ones leaving Belize for greater opportunities, you may have overlooked the opportunities students also get. For 36 years, Belize has shared a strong and collaborative diplomatic relationship with Taiwan. At Monday's Senate meeting, that relationship was reaffirmed in
The Government of Belize has proposed a bill that seeks to reform how bail is granted, but senators across the aisle and social partner representatives raised major concerns, which led to withholding the legislation for further review. The Bail Bill aims to consolidate six existing laws
News Five has confirmed that Michael Peyrefitte has once again stepped down as Chairman of the United Democratic Party. When he returned to the position, Peyrefitte said he had clear expectations for unity and order within the party. However, ongoing infighting and recent turmoil at
Is the UDP’s leadership playing by the rules or rewriting them? That’s the question being raised tonight as the National Party Council, led by Michael Peyrefitte, faces serious scrutiny. Opposition Leader Tracy Panton is speaking out forcefully. At a press conference today, she and her
After a court ruling declared the expulsions of certain party members unlawful, some are asking whether the U.D.P.’s National Party Council even has the authority to reinstate anyone. According to Party Leader Moses “Shyne” Barrow, the answer is yes. He argues that while the court
