Belize observes World Tuberculosis (TB) Day
By Benjamin Flowers: Today is World Tuberculosis (TB) Day and the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) is joining in on the global observance, which is being held under the theme “The Clock is Ticking.” The Ministry notes that the theme highlights the fact that time is running out for global leaders to act on […]
United States Embassy resumes consular services, extends visa waiver program
By Benjamin Flowers: The United States Embassy in Belmopan is resuming consular services that were suspended last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Melissa Sandoval, a U.S. Embassy Consular Officer, explained to the media this week that the pandemic caused a backlog of work at the Embassy, which prompted a decision to extend its visa […]
Guatemala volcano leaves Belizean cyclists stranded
By Rubén Morales Iglesias: It has not been a good week for Belizean athletes traveling abroad. After Monday’s encounter the Belize Men’s National Football Team had in Haiti with armed motorcyclists, on Tuesday, three Belizean cyclists traveling to Panama for an international stage race, found themselves stranded in Guatemala because of the eruption of the Pacaya […]
Concacaf says Belizean Krisean Lopez is one of the players to watch in the World Cup qualifiers
Rubén Morales Iglesias: Concacaf says Belizean offensive midfielder Krisean Lopez is one of the players to watch in the Concacaf World Cup qualifiers (WCQ). On Tuesday, March 23, Concacaf.com posted an article headlined “Vlijter, Lopez among players to watch in Concacaf WCQ.” The article features six players, one from each of the groups competing in […]
Ginga University, UPSL national champs, express solidarity with Deon McCaulay, Belize Men’s National Team
By Rubén Morales Iglesias: UPSL national champions, Ginga University’s Atletico Atlanta, Deon McCaulay’s club in the United States, expressed solidarity with Deon and the Belize Men’s National Team as the BMNT experience in Haiti became viral worldwide. “We stand with our brothers from the Belize national team, and we wish them luck in their game on […]
National football team player Ian Gaynair says Jaguars keeping up their spirits in Haiti
By Aaron Humes: Defender for the Belize National Football Team, Ian Gaynair, says the team is still waiting on a decision by FIFA and CONCACAF on whether to continue their match with Haiti, scheduled for Thursday, March 25. In a call-in to LOVE FM Tuesday morning, Gaynair told host Armin Arana that the team has calmed […]
Weather: Seasonal conditions prevail but heat advisory issued
The National Meteorological Services says seasonably dry and warm weather conditions prevail over the area; however, residents, especially those in the interior of the country, are advised to remain hydrated and avoid out-door activities as much as possible. Skies will be mostly sunny today and clear to partly cloudy skies tonight. Little or no rainfall […]
One year later, a look at COVID-19 in Belize
By Zoila Palma: Today marks 1 year since the Ministry of Health identified the first case of COVID-19 in Belize. A lot has changed since then and restrictions remain the norm. Countries around the world including Belize went on lockdown and strict measures were implemented in an attempt to curb the spread of COVID-19. Landmark […]