International News: Drone targets home of Israel’s Prime Minister amid ongoing violence in Gaza
By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: A drone targeted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence in Caesarea today, but there were no casualties, the Associated Press reports. This incident occurred amidst escalating hostilities involving Hezbollah and Hamas, following the recent killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. Israel’s military reported around 180 projectiles launched from Lebanon, resulting in […]
Alliance for Democracy announces new venue for upcoming Convention
By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: The Alliance for Democracy has announced a new venue for its October 20th convention. Albert Area Representative Tracy Panton continues to invite delegates for the convention that will now be held at the Belize Civic Center commencing at 10am. Panton also denounced the motion to remove “two of the most Senior […]
Tropical Storm Nadine makes landfall in Belize
By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: The National Hurricane Center (NHC) satellite and radar images indicate that Nadine has made landfall in Belize, near Belize City. The maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph (95 km/h) based on data from the Air Force Hurricane Hunters and surface observations. A weather station in San Pedro recently reported a […]
Tropical Storm conditions affecting parts of Belize; NEMO urges activation of emergency plans
Tropical Storm conditions associated with Nadine are spreading over coastal parts of the Corozal, Belize and Stann Creek Districts. The National Meteorological Service’s weather station at Half Moon Caye recently reported a wind gust of 43 mph. The National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) is urging residents of the Corozal, Belize, Orange Walk, and Cayo Districts […]
NEMO advisory 6: Main threat from Tropical Storm Nadine is excessive rainfall causing flooding
By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Belize, with conditions expected within the next six hours as Tropical Storm Nadine makes landfall. Residents are urged to take immediate action to protect life and property. Expected Hazards: Rainfall: An additional 4-6 inches of heavy rain is anticipated, leading to localized flooding, […]
Tropical Storm Oscar forms near Turks and Caicos
By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: Tropical Storm Oscar has formed just east of the Turks and Caicos Islands, prompting Tropical Storm Warnings for the Southeastern Bahamas and northeastern provinces of Cuba. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) noted that as of this morning, the storm was located about 190 miles southeast of the Southeastern Bahamas and 495 […]
Tropical Storm Nadine about to make Landfall in Belize
By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: Tropical Storm Nadine is nearing landfall in Belize, with heavy rains and storm conditions impacting parts of Belize and the Yucatán Peninsula. According to the National Hurricane Center’s (NHC) latest advisory, the storm was located about 25 miles southeast of Belize City and 85 miles south-southeast of Chetumal, Mexico. A Tropical […]
Maria Rodriguez named Acting Auditor General
By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: Deputy Auditor General Maria Rodriguez has been named as Acting Auditor General. Her appointment to act in that capacity for 4 months was passed in the House of Representatives on October 18, 2024. Rodriguez will act in that capacity for 4 months. Her appointment is retroactive to September 1 although the […]