Over 117 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported around the world
By BBN Staff: More than 117 million people around the world have been infected with COVID-19, Worldometer reports. The latest COVID-19 tally noted that global deaths stood at 2,614,978. The number of currently active cases is at 21 million. Of the reactive cases, 89,745 (around 0.4 percent) are listed as being in either serious or […]
South American World Cup qualifiers postponed
By Rubén Morales Iglesias, Belize City: South American football associations refused to play this month’s World Cup qualifiers if their European-based players were not released to them, so CONMEBOL, the South American football confederation, called off the World Cup qualifiers set for this month. Covid-19 restrictions resulted in European clubs like Manchester City, Liverpool, and […]
Joachim Low quits, will not lead Germany to 2022 World Cup
By Rubén Morales Iglesias, Belize City: Joachim Löw will not be leading Germany at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The 2014 World Champion manager announced today that he is stepping down after 15 years at the helm of Germany National Football Team. Löw took over from Jurgen Klinsmann in 2006 under whom he had […]
Senate to approve virtual meetings
By Aaron Humes: The newly constituted Senate Standing Orders Committee is presently considering amendment to the body’s Standing Orders providing for virtual meetings. The Senate is joining its counterparts in the House of Representatives in adopting such a motion as they did last month. At one point last year, both chambers of the National Assembly […]
Mayor of San Ignacio and Santa Elena sworn in
By BBN Staff: Today, three-term Mayor, Earl Trapp is being sworn in at the San Ignacio and Santa Elena Town Council. Councillor Bernadette Fernandez is also being sworn in. Present at the ceremony are Councillors, Aaron Mai, Matthew Preston, Shirlene Neal, Zahir Figueroa and Omar Rodriguez. Also present is UDP Party leader, Patrick Faber. The […]
International Women’s Day- Fyffes commits to reinforce gender equality
By BBN Staff: International Women’s day was celebrated worldwide on March 8, 2021. Fyffes made the announcement to reinforce its commitment to gender equality. The company said that it aims to have 100% of its owned sites in Latin America benefitting from Gender Equality Programs by 2025, as well as 50% of its suppliers by […]
Local businesses concerned about Free Trade Zone in Chetumal
By BBN Staff: Local businesses in Chetumal are concerned about the Free Trade Zone in Chetumal, Mexico. BNAmericas reports that just 2 months after the launch of the free trade zone, local businesses have expressed concern that only about 10% of businesses are able to benefit. The businesses operating in the zone will receive tax […]
One on one with the Mayor of Belmopan
By Ruben Morales Iglesias, Belize City: Breaking Belize News’ Ruben Morales Iglesias got together with Sheran Sharon Palacio, the first woman mayor of Belmopan, on Saturday, March 6, 2021 and had an open and frank conversation with mayor Palacio, who said that Belmopan people need jobs and land. They started out talking about the fight […]