Department of Environment takes Enforcement action after Mangroves cleared along Belize River

By Zoila Palma:  The Department of the Environment (DOE), under the Ministry of Sustainable Development and Climate Change, has taken enforcement action following land-clearing activities along the Belize River near Mile 6.5 on the Philip Goldson Highway …

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Belize City High Schools Tackle Environmental Threats to Water Resources

Nearly one hundred and fifty students at two Belize City schools participated in police-led sessions on recognizing, preventing and reporting sexual and domestic abuse.  The Belize Police Department’s Gender-Based Violence Response and Investigative Unit …

Belize City Students Challenged to Find Solutions to Water Threats

Six Belize City high schools are being challenged to come up with solutions to some of the environmental issues threatening Belize’s water resources. The challenge was launched today during a symposium hosted by the Jesuit Centre for Reconciliation in …

Belize Stakeholders Unite to Strengthen Fight Against Violence Toward Children

Ending violence against children requires more than laws and policies. It demands a united effort from government, families, schools and communities. Today, the Ministry of Human Development, Family Support and Gender Affairs, in partnership with UNICEF …

Belize City IT Technician Denied Bail Following Court Parking Lot Vehicle Attack

A Belize City IT technician was denied bail on Monday for allegedly injuring two persons with a motor vehicle in the Belize City Magistrate's Court parking lot area. The incident happened on September 28, when Jahshield Myles allegedly drove a motor …

Assad Shoman Launches Sapphire Edition of 'A History of Belize in 13 Chapters'

"A History of Belize in 13 Chapters"-it is a book 32 years in circulation, and most junior colleges and universities use it as the foundational text for teaching Belizean history. On Friday, author Assad Shoman is launching the Sapphire Edition …

Samuel Medas and Blessed Messenger land in Belize for Gospel Fest

By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): Two of the Caribbean’s top gospel acts are in Belize and ready to light up the stage this Saturday. Samuel Medas and Blessed Messenger arrived at the Philip Goldson International Airport this week ahead of the Belize …

Belize marks World Mental Health Day with walkathon

By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): The Ministry of Health and Wellness organized a walkathon through the streets of Belize City on Wednesday evening as part of activities for World Mental Health Day. The walk began at 5:15pm at ITVET in Belize City, …

Isaias becomes hurricane in Gulf of Mexico, Belize remains outside direct path

By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): Isaias is now a hurricane, but forecasters say it is not expected to directly impact Belize. At 6:00am, Hurricane Isaias was centred near latitude 23.7 North, longitude 90.6 West, about 175 miles north northwest of …