Former Mexican President thanks Belize for friendship and cooperation
By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: Earlier this week, Prime Minister John Briceno attended the historic inauguration of Mexico’s first female President Claudia Sheinbaum. In celebration of bilateral and regional unity and friendships, the Heads of Government of Belize, Brazil, Cuba, Chile, Guatemala, Colombia and Honduras were invited to a private lunch by outgoing President of Mexico […]
UDP condemns delay in teacher payments
By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: The United Democratic Party (UDP) has issued a statement condemning the Government for failing to compensate over 135 teachers for September. The UDP noted that the removal of these educators from the Smartstream system has created significant hardships and undermined the Belize National Teachers Union (BNTU). The UDP is urging the […]
Belize’s protected forest reserves protected from Belizeans not Guatemalans?
By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: Belize’s protected areas, including the Chiquibul Forest Reserve, Vaca Forest Reserve, and Columbia River Forest Reserve, are crucial for conserving Belize’s rich biodiversity. These reserves prohibit timber harvesting and logging activities by Belizeans to safeguard the environment and support wildlife habitats. However, reports of illegal logging and wildlife trafficking, particularly involving […]
Guatemalans busted with illegal timber inside Belizean territory; allegations of bribing BDF
By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: The Belize Defence Force (BDF) is investigating an incident that reportedly occurred in the Columbia River Forest Reserve where Guatemalans were busted conducting illegal logging. According to News5, the patrol commander reportedly decided to release the men along with their chainsaws. On September 7, the BDF soldiers were surrounded by more than […]
International News: Israeli airstrike destroys key Lebanon-Syria Highway
By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: An Israeli airstrike has rendered a major highway linking Lebanon and Syria unusable, creating two large craters. According to the Associated Press, the attack has forced travelers to walk to the Masnaa Border Crossing, where many have fled ongoing conflict in Lebanon. Since Israel’s ground incursion into Lebanon began Tuesday, it has conducted […]
Ministry of Education addresses teacher salary delays amid BNTU concerns
By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: The Ministry of Education, Culture, Science, and Technology (MoECST) has responded to concerns from the Belize National Teachers’ Union (BNTU) regarding delayed teacher salaries. The Ministry confirmed it submitted 122 teachers for an off-cycle payment run, with deposits expected by the evening of October 4. According to the Ministry, BNTU had […]
Taiwan supports Belize Forest Department in combating wildlife trafficking and trade
By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: On October 3, 2024, Minister Orlando Habet, along with Chief Forest Officer Wilber Sabido and Deputy Chief Forest Officer John Pinelo Jr., received a cheque for BZD $40,000 from Ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Lily Li-Wen Hsu. This funding was made possible by the Embassy of the Republic of […]
Home destroyed by fire after being struck by lightning; family pleads for assistance
By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: The family of Georgeville resident, Michael Brodhurst, is seeking the public’s assistance since the family’s home was destroyed by fire this afternoon after it was struck by lightning. Brodhurst’s sister in law plans to set up a GoFund Me to help the family. “My nephew is 6 years old. Sister wears […]