The Belize Medical and Dental Association (BMDA) is a responsible organization in civil society that advocates for the proper implementation and practice of healthcare policies in Belize. The BMDA believes that the legalization and regulation of Marijuana (Cannabis products) can have both positive and negative impacts on our Belizean society and the development of our … [Read more...] about Belize Medical And Dental Association Position Cannabis Legalisation
Guatemalan Fugitive Alfonso Bulux Vicente Expelled From Belize
Guatemalan fugitive, Alfonso Bulux Vicente, was handed over to Guatemalan authorities today at the Western border Melchor de Mencos, Peten. Vicente was wanted for his alleged role in the December 1982 massacre at Dos Erres, when over two hundred and fifty villagers, including children, were killed. It is unknown for how long he had been living in Belize, but an arrest warrant … [Read more...] about Guatemalan Fugitive Alfonso Bulux Vicente Expelled From Belize
News Analysis: Southside Belize City Humanitarian Crisis
In his interview on Monday, 30 August 2021 on “Open Your Eyes” on Channel 5, Prime Minister Johnny Briceño essentially described the situation on the Southside of Belize City as “A humanitarian crises in a small geographic area.” He gave the impression that the matter was being discussed by his advisors, and, that they were inclining to the view that the problem has to do with … [Read more...] about News Analysis: Southside Belize City Humanitarian Crisis
The Central Bank Of Belize Imbroglio – Follow The Money
Most Belizeans were shocked by the summary firing of Central Bank Governor Gustavo Manuel Vasquez by Prime Minster Johnny Briceño on 13 August 2021. The Governor had only been on the job since April of 2021. Both his character and qualifications are stellar. He holds a Masters Degree from the World renowned Wharton School of Business of the University of Pennsylvania, where he … [Read more...] about The Central Bank Of Belize Imbroglio – Follow The Money
ASR/BSI Says 2020/2021 Crop Made 120,000 Tonnes Sugar
The Tower Hill Sugar Factory has milled 1.22 Million tonnes of sugar cane in the 2020/21 zaffra, and the American Sugar Refiners/ Belize Sugar Industry Ltd expects to produce at least 120,000 tonnes of sugar, of which almost half will be direct consumption plantation white sugar, ASR/BSI announced via a virtual press conference on Thursday afternoon 29 July 2021.The crop is … [Read more...] about ASR/BSI Says 2020/2021 Crop Made 120,000 Tonnes Sugar