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'There's No Regulation for That': Ministry Promises New Law for Seaweed Industry
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (186+ words) The seaweed industry has grown rapidly over the last couple of years, yet people farming seaweed in Belize's waters are technically doing so without legal authority. Chief Executive Officer of the Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Conservation, Beverly Wade,…...
Mira Millions" Debate Shifts as Shyne Calls Out His Own Party
4+ hour, 22+ min ago (435+ words) Greater Belize Media Mira Millions" Debate Shifts as Shyne Calls Out His Own Party As the fallout from the Mira Millions" scandal continues to dominate the political conversation, former Opposition Leader Shyne Barrow is taking a notably different approach, turning…...
Panton: Auditor General Should Not Await Instructions From Brice'o
5+ hour, 20+ min ago (218+ words) Leader of the Opposition Tracy Panton has written to Prime Minister John Brice'o demanding the public release of all formal instructions, directives, and terms of reference issued to the Auditor General regarding the investigation into Minister Oscar Mira. In the…...
Panton Tells Public Officers to Reject Unlawful Orders
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (316+ words) Greater Belize Media Panton Tells Public Officers to Reject Unlawful Orders Opposition Leader Tracy Panton is urging public officers to stand their ground. In an interview with News Five, she's calling on government workers to resist political pressure and speak…...
Life Is Short Summer Mini Market Creates New Opportunities for Belizean Small Businesses A Marketplace Designed for Local Creatives
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (454+ words) Belize City shoppers will soon have another opportunity to support local entrepreneurs through the'Life Is Short Summer Mini Market, an initiative designed to showcase Belizean artisans, creatives, and small business owners. On today's episode of'Open Your Eyes, organizer and vendor'Mar…...
Com Pol Expects Espat to bring "Fresh Perspective" to Department
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (373+ words) Either way, though, you're not looking to really shake things up, right? Because it's only an interim post right now. And if it is that Minister Mira were to be removed, then they'd actually have to find a permanent minister....
Autistic Exclusion at Graduation Becomes Teachable Moment for Educators
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (182+ words) " " " " " " " " " " " " "Fern Foster Fern Foster, Aunt of Graduate "I said, is this really where they're going to leave this baby? Look at the other side, the other baby is there, too. And I'm telling my niece. This is unfair. You should…...
Is Iran Turning Hormuz Into a Toll Booth? Trump and Iran Clash Over Fees
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (238+ words) A growing dispute over who controls the Strait of Hormuz is threatening to complicate fragile US-Iran peace talks, despite both sides claiming the waterway is open. According to Al Jazeera, U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio fiercely rejected Iranian plans to…...
Labour Force Shrinks by 13, 000. What's Really Behind It?
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (218+ words) Belize's labour force has shrunk by more than 13, 000 people over the past year, yet the country's unemployment rate has fallen, according to the latest Labour Force Survey from the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB). The latest Labour Force Survey from…...
News 5 Journalists Strengthen Investigative Skills Through International Training Programme
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (608+ words) Greater Belize Media News 5 Journalists Strengthen Investigative Skills Through International Training Programme As demands grow for deeper reporting and greater accountability, journalists at Greater Belize Media (News 5 Belize) are sharpening the skills needed to deliver it. Reporters, editors, digital journalists…...