November 27, 2022

“No more!” Members of Cabinet join in condemning gender-based violence as the 16 Days of Activism campaign launches

In accordance with this year’s theme, “Unite! Activism to End Violence Against Women and Girls,” Minister of Education Francis Fonseca stated, “Unite calls for global action [...]
November 26, 2022
domestic abuse

16 Days of Activism: Why we must unite to end violence against women and girls

At the launch event Friday afternoon, she cited statistics that told of a rise in complaints about domestic violence between January and August as well as [...]
November 17, 2022

New PCR HPV test launched aims to reduce levels of cervical cancer in Belize

The Ministry is encouraging especially women between 25 to 65 years of age and particularly those who have either never done cervical cancer screening or been [...]
November 9, 2022

Opposition complains Government still has too much influence over new People’s Constitutional Commission as it kicks into gear next week

Its primary task will be to consult Belizeans on changes to be made to the Belize Constitution, Chapter 4 of the Substantive Laws of Belize, and [...]
October 19, 2022

FFB announces NAWL Closing Season kickoff; San Pedro Pirates, Corozal’s Bay City gone

By Rubén Morales Iglesias: The Football Federation of Belize (FFB) announces the National Amateur Women’s League (NAWL) Closing Season kickoff for October 22 but the National A [...]
October 11, 2022

On the International Day of the Girl Child, Prime Minister says, “Let’s unleash our girls’ power”

The theme for the day as chosen by UNICEF is 'Our Time Is Now — Our Rights, Our Future.'
October 11, 2022

Commissioner of Police threatens legal action over anti-Faber domestic violence ad: “I did not authorize anyone to use my voice”

He is shown appearing to head-butt her as they tussle for control of a vehicle key, with a child on the edge of the frame.
September 20, 2022

After heat of alleged arson, ex-husband sent to Central Prison to “cool off”

In court, no plea was taken from Requeña, who next returns to court on November 1.