World Children’s Day 2024: Listening to the Future and Standing Up for Children’s Rights
By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: Today marks World Children’s Day, a global day of action led by UNICEF, dedicated to advancing the rights of children worldwide. This year’s theme, “Listen to the Future. Stand Up for Children’s Rights,” emphasizes the importance of amplifying children’s voices, acknowledging their ideas, and including their priorities in shaping a better […]
Prime Minister Holds Critical Discussions in Mexico
Press Release On Wednesday, 13th November 2024, Prime Minister Hon. John Briceño travelled to Mexico City to chair a meeting of COCESNA (the Central American Air Navigation Services Corporation) as the pro tempore chairman of that organization. The Prime Minister also seized the opportunity to lobby support for the candidacy of CEO Kennedy Carillo to […]
Belize City man held after stabbing
By Aaron Humes: Andrew Michael Holder, 23, a Bartender of Grants Alley, Belize City is accused of trying to kill Charles Foreman during a stabbing incident. But according to Holder, who appeared in court on Thursday, he was acting in self-defense – he had to be treated at the hospital for a cut wound on […]
“The Honorable Shyne” documentary rises to No. 1 among titles on Hulu hours after premiere
By Aaron Humes: Much like his albums, it didn’t take long for Moses “Shyne” Barrow to reach the top 10 with the ESPN/Walt Disney-produced documentary “The Honorable Shyne,” which premiered on Monday on Hulu. Executive Producer Jason Aidoo in a message seen by Breaking Belize News reported that the Marcus Clarke-directed feature is the top-rated […]
Cayo North’s Area Representative provides Assessment update; Thanks MIDH
By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: Cayo North’s Area Representative, Michel Chebat, joined Prime Minister John Briceño, Cayo Northeast Area Representative Orlando Habet, and Cayo Central Area Representative Alex Balona for an assessment following the unprecedented flooding caused by Tropical Storm Sara. “In anticipation and in trying to mitigate floods, extensive drainage works began and continue in […]
Ministry of Education suspends in-person classes for San Ignacio, Santa Elena, Benque Viejo and surrounding communities
By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: Following the recent flooding caused by Tropical Storm Sara, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology has suspended in-person classes at all levels until Monday, 25th November 2024, for schools in: Benque Viejo del Carmen Town San Ignacio and Santa Elena Town Surrounding villages of Benque Viejo and San Ignacio/Santa […]
Serious traffic mishap reported on Thomas Vincent Ramos Highway
By Aaron Humes: Police sources report a major road traffic accident this morning. The incident was said to have occurred near Mile 4 on the Thomas Vincent Ramos (Southern) Highway in Silk Grass, Stann Creek District, near the water tower. Major details are still being gathered but we’re told two people were seen lying apparently […]
Happy Garifuna Settlement Day – story of struggle and triumph remembered
By Aaron Humes: Garifuna Settlement Day celebrations are underway across the country, only slightly dented by Belize’s brush with Tropical Storm Sara which hit near Dangriga on the weekend. The National Garifuna Council (NGC) is hosting activities in Belize City, Belmopan, Dangriga, Punta Gorda and other outposts of the Garifuna population. An official ceremony to […]