Belize’s utility unions are speaking out in strong support of the Belize National Teachers’ Union (BNTU), expressing serious concern over the conditions that have pushed teachers to take to the streets in protest. In a joint statement released today, the unions say teachers have faced
Today in Belize City, celebrated author and publisher Yasser Musa unveiled his latest creation, IMAGINEaStories, at the Imagination Factri. The digital publication is a curated collection of Musa’s Facebook posts spanning seventeen years, where he reflects on themes like education, art, history, and technology. More
Traffic congestion on Belize’s popular island destinations, Caye Caulker and San Pedro, has been a growing concern for residents and visitors alike. But now, the Ministry of Transportation is stepping in with a plan to tackle the issue head-on. Earlier today, Minister Louis Zabaneh and
The traffic lights at one of Belize City’s busiest intersections, Vernon Street and Central American Boulevard, are out of service once again. This marks the second time this year the lights have malfunctioned, and earlier today, the outage led to a collision between two vehicles
Belize has officially joined a coalition of twelve nations pledging to protect the world’s most climate-resilient coral reefs. The announcement came at the United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France, where Belize stood alongside countries like France, Indonesia, and Palau. The goal? To safeguard coral
Before most of us are even awake, Belize’s coastal fishers are already out at sea. But these days, they’re not just casting nets, they’re collecting data. Armed with measuring tools and fish ID guides, they’ve become “fisher scientists,” helping protect the very ocean they depend
The United Democratic Party (UDP) is once again facing internal strife as tensions rise between Hugo Patt and Acting Chairman Alberto August just days before a scheduled National Party Council (NPC) meeting. Patt has called for the meeting, set for this Saturday, to be postponed. He
Belize’s Minister of State for Foreign Trade, Marconi Leal Jr., led the country’s delegation at CARICOM’s 60th Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) meeting held June 10–11 in Georgetown, Guyana. Key topics included advancing the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME), free movement of skilled
A traffic accident occurred early this morning at the intersection of Vernon Street and Central American Boulevard, where the stop lights have been out of operation since last week. According to Belize City Deputy Mayor and Councillor in charge of Traffic, Eluide Miller, the malfunction was
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development is urging both the public and municipal authorities to take greater responsibility in keeping Belize’s roadways clean, after ongoing efforts to clear litter are repeatedly undone within hours. The ministry voiced its frustration, saying, “Sometimes it feels like we're fighting a
