Atlético – San Pedro Conquerors, Progresso – Griga Conquerors play in semifinals of NBB Amateur Interdistrict Football this weekend
Photo Credit: FFB By Rubén Morales Iglesias: Four going in and two will come out alive by Sunday evening after the semifinals of the NBB Amateur Interdistrict Competition (NBB-AIC) this weekend. Belmopan’s Atlético host the San Pedro Conquerors at 7:30 pm on Saturday at the Isidoro Beaton Stadium in the first semifinal of the NBB-AIC organized […]
Salvadoran government extends the State of Emergency for 4th time
By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: President Nayib Bukele and the Salvadoran Government have extended the controversial state of emergency for the fourth time, BBC reports. The State of Emergency was first declared in March when the government began its crackdown on gangs. The extension of the measures will go through to August 23, 2022. Since then, 46,000 people […]
‘Young people are really the foundation, the future of this country’ – Education Minister Francis Fonseca tells youth at Belmopan City Council’s TAG TEEN SUMMIT 2022
Photo Credit: Belmopan City Council By Rubén Morales Iglesias: “Young people are really the foundation, the future of this country,” Education Minister Francis Fonseca told the young people attending the Belmopan City Council’s TAG TEEN SUMMIT 2022 at the Best Western Plus Belize Biltmore Plaza on Saturday morning. According to the Belmopan City Council, their […]
30 beekeepers participate in beekeeping seminar in Yo Creek, Orange Walk
Photo Credit: MAFSE By Rubén Morales Iglesias: Extension Officer Miguel Huertas conducted a beekeeping seminar for 30 Orange Walk beekeepers at the Yo Creek Agric Station in Orange Walk on Friday. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security, and Enterprise said the seminar was held after the Orange Walk beekeeping community requested more training following a recent […]
U.S. Government-funded emergency response vehicles arrive in Belize
By Aaron Humes: Two ambulances, two support trucks, and an array of medical supplies arrived on Thursday via a United States Air Force flight – donations obtained through an ongoing U.S. government-funded Central America Regional Security Initiative – Economic Support Fund (CARSI-ESF) grant of US$250,000 (BZ$500,000) to nonprofit Belize Heroes in 2021. The organization enhances […]
‘Heartless’ man drags dog behind motorcycle in Ladyville area
Photo from BCAA video By Rubén Morales Iglesias: Belize City Animal Aid reported and posted a video of a man dragging a dog while driving a motorcycle in the Ladyville area. Today we discussed the third and one of the most important animal rights: the right to freedom from pain, disease, and injury. “Earlier today […]
Police hold two men for Friday night’s fatal shooting of Daniel Orellano in Belmopan
By Aaron Humes: Police have detained two persons and are seeking a third following a fatal shooting incident on Friday night in Las Flores, Belmopan. According to police, 21-year-old Daniel Orellano of Belmopan was found face up with injuries to the face and neck near a house on Mariposa Street just before 7 p.m. One […]
International News: Man killed as sinkhole opens under swimming pool in Israel
By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: A man was sucked to death by a huge sinkhole that opened under a swimming pool during a company event in Israel, BBC reports. The victim has been identified as a 32-year-old employee of the company. The owners of the property were arrested on suspicion of causing death by negligence. Several videos of […]