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Burrell Boom and surrounding villages underwater!

by Charles Gladden BELIZE CITY, Thurs. Nov. 28,...

Immigration and Customs forms to be electronic

by Charles Gladden BELIZE CITY, Thurs. Nov. 28,...

Big changes coming to PG

by Charles Gladden PUNTA GORDA TOWN, Toledo District,...

Belize’s economy has bounced back!

Photo: Kareem Michael, Governor, Central Bank of Belize Central Bank reports full economic recovery from pandemic and reducing inflation BELIZE CITY, Wed. Nov. 27, 2024 The Central Bank of Belize (CBB) is reporting a full recovery of Belize’s economy from the pandemic as well as falling inflation...

Ever-closer NW screwworm has Belize authorities concerned

Photo: Servulo Baeza, CEO, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security As of mid-November, there were 13 officially confirmed cases in Guatemala BELMOPAN, Tues. Nov. 26, 2024 The discovery of the potentially devastating NW screwworm in municipalities...

“Sweet Bwai Caine” off to jail

Photo: Evan Nicholas Cain, remanded BELIZE CITY, Thurs. Nov. 28, 2024 On Tuesday of this week, a traffic officer was assaulted by as many as three persons while carrying out his duties, and tonight one...

Belisle family displeased with progress of Nah’s triple murder case

Photo: (l-r) Vivian and Jon Ramnarace; David Ramnarace, deceased by Charles Gladden BELMOPAN, Wed. Nov. 27, 2024 In a statement released to the public this week, the family of 38-year-old Vivian Belisle Ramnarace—who died of wounds she received...
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Man accused of assaulting a police officer remanded to prison

Photo: (l to r) Damion Saldano and Edward Saldano BELIZE CITY, Weds. Nov. 27, 2024 A policeman claims he was assaulted by the Saldano brothers who were armed with a gun, and this week police...

Central Bank to revise limits on foreign currency for travel

BELIZE CITY, Wed. Nov. 27, 2024 At its press conference on Wednesday, the Central Bank of Belize (CBB) reported on four of over 50 special projects it says it is currently spearheading. Among them...

Immigration and Customs forms to be electronic

by Charles Gladden BELIZE CITY, Thurs. Nov. 28, 2024 The Cabinet has announced via press release that Immigration and Customs departure and arrival forms at the Philip Goldson International Airport (PGIA) will be electronic starting December 1, 2024. The change is a collaborative effort involving the Department of Border Management and Immigration Services, the Customs and Excise Department, and the Ministry of Public Utilities, Energy, Logistics, and E-Governance. On the date above travelers will use the platform to complete and submit the required immigration and customs information in advance through a user-friendly web link, enhancing data accuracy and streamlining the travel experience. It will only be available to persons entering and departing through the...

Editorial

Capitalists who condemn welfare are myopic and unfeeling

Most Belizeans living in the mighty USA (Belizeans/BelAms) are accomplished, having taken advantage of the myriad opportunities that exist in a country that has been the dominant economic and...

Motorcycle collision kills man, injuries woman

Photo: Jose Hoppington, deceased by Charles Gladden BELLA VISITA, Toledo District, Thurs. Nov. 28, 2024 A motorcycle...

Big changes coming to PG

by Charles Gladden PUNTA GORDA TOWN, Toledo District, Thurs. Nov. 28, 2024 The Government of Belize has announced two huge changes that will be coming to southern Belize that will make an economic impact on the Toledo District. First, Cabinet approved the extension of the operational hours of the Punta...
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Dead frog found in Crystal 5-gal water bottle

by Charles Gladden BELIZE CITY, Mon. Nov. 25, 2024 A resident of Esperanza Village, Cayo District, took to social media on Friday, November 25, after discovering a lifeless frog inside a 5-gallon container of Crystal...
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From the Publisher

The United States is presently in a state of transition from the Democratic Party’s Joe Biden presidency to that...

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United States president, Joe Biden recently gave permission for...

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Telemedia or Digi (or whatever its name is) ended...

Protests erupt over disputed election in Venezuela

Photo: Nicolas Maduro, re-elected Venezuelan president (Getty Images) by Kristen...

Labour Party’s Keir Starmer is new UK prez after historic election sweep

Photo: Keir Starmer, new UK president (Photo: Suzanne Plunkett/Reuters) by...

The UDP in turmoil

Thursday, November 28, 2024 The Editor, Amandala Dear Editor, Please allow me...

Garifuna and Slavery

Thursday, November 7, 2024 Dear Editor,  Even up to today, many...

Features

Finally, I agree with Dylan Vernon on something

by Colin Hyde Mr. Vernon, one of those Belizeans who...

What a disappointment if Miss Nigeria had won

by Colin Hyde I got mildly interested in the recent...

Abuse!

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 5:43 PM When we talk...

The story of Chinweuba Onumba — a great Dibia of the Igbo

by Marie-Therese Belisle Nweke Monday, November 25, 2024 at 5:43...

Sports

San Pedro Pirates upset Verdes 3-2 in PLB semifinals

Photo: Moises Hernandez scored Pirates’ 3rd and winning goal...

Berger United leads BTB U-13 Mundialito

Photo: Undefeated Berger United leads BTB U-13 Mundialito by William...

Gwen Liz girls lead CSSSA basketball

Photo: Gwen Lizarraga High School girls lead in CSSSA...

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