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Labour, unions, business to look at new way of bargaining
Posted: June 21, 2016. 6:31 p.m. CST. By Aaron Humes: The collective bargaining agreement is the foremost instrument used by labour unions to ensure their members receive maximum benefits from...
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Should Labour Department give allegedly fired Facebook poster his job back?
Posted: June 21, 2016. 6:41 p.m. CST. By Aaron Humes: In the wake of the Orlando Pulse nightclub shooting nine days ago, many sympathized with the US over the horrific crime, in which one Omar Mateen...
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Belize, Guatemala in Washington for Sarstoon talks
Posted: June 21, 2016. 6:51 p.m. CST. By Aaron Humes: Belizean Minister of Foreign Affairs, Honorable Wilfred Elrington and his Guatemalan counterpart, Carlos Raúl Morales are in Washington to begin...
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Chief Pharmacist sues former Ministry CEO
Posted: June 21, 2016. 7:00 p.m. CST. By Aaron Humes: In the first quarter of 2014, then Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Peter Allen, was under sustained fire from the Public...
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Man lucky to be alive after gun jammed three times
Posted: June 22, 2016. 12:25 p.m. CST. By BBN Staff: Ladyville police responded to a distress call on #6 Branson Avenue in Burrell Boom Village. Upon arrival they visited the residence of Eugene...
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Muslim family comes under siege from Special Branch
Posted: June 22, 2016. 12:33 p.m. CST. By BBN Staff: A Hattieville family home was raided and the Ahmad family held for hours then released without explanation. Senior police sources, from...
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Black Orchid Resort Launches Special Summer Savings
Posted: June 22, 2016. 1:20 p.m. CST. By Victor Castillo Sr.: Black Orchid Resort announced today a special promotion for visitors to receive a 25% on all web bookings. Visitors who take advantage of...
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PUP: Government just talking…
Posted: June 22, 2016. 1:30 p.m. CST. By Aaron Humes: Representing the People’s United Party (PUP), Senator Eamon Courtenay today said yesterday’s meeting in Washington “celebrates an absolute failure”...
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PUP frowns on utility share “dump”
Posted: June 22, 2016. 1:35 p.m. CST. By Aaron Humes: Opposition Leader John Briceño has described the Government as “being on crack” and desperate for money, such that it has approached the Social...
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Arsonist spared, says he is changed man
Posted: June 22, 2016. 5:39 p.m. CST. By Aaron Humes: 41 year old Alden Denver Sutherland, a drug addict who has since graduated from the rehabilitation program at the Belize Central Prison, was facing...
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Gary Seawell extradition case continued
Posted: June 22, 2016. 6:00 p.m. CST. By Aaron Humes: A hearing was scheduled today in the Court of Appeal regarding the extradition of Gary Gordon Seawell to the U.S. on drug trafficking charges....
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5 men accused of murder and attempted murder in court
Posted: June 22, 2016. 6:08 p.m. CST. By Aaron Humes: The Supreme Court has indicted 5 men accused of murder and attempted murder at the start of its June session. While trials will take some time,...
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BEL reports steady performance
Posted: June 22, 2016. 6:30 p.m. CST. By Aaron Humes: State-run Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) reports steady performance in 2015, announcing net earnings of 29.4 million dollars, resulting in...
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UDP’s small crack could grow larger
Posted. June 23, 2016. 9:56 a.m. CST. By BBN Staff: “Absolute power corrupts absolutely.” That’s the way it goes. And in Belize, the government of the day has near absolute power. The previous People’s...
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Santa Elena primary school looted
June 23rd, 2016, 1:36 p.m CST By BBN Staff: Over $5,000 was stolen from the secretary’s office at Eden Primary School some time over the weekend. The secretary, Aurora Hernandez, 30, told police that...
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Police, local youth group re-open abandoned park
June 23rd, 2016, 2:15 p.m By Aaron Humes: The West Street (Dakers) Park has been rescued from oblivion by a combination of the Police Department (Eastern Division), the Mesopotamia Youth Group and Pine...
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Moist and unstable conditions to prevail
Posted. June 23, 2016. 2:58 p.m. CST. By BBN Staff: The 24 hour forecast is for cloudy to overcast skies this afternoon and tonight. It will be cloudy with sunny breaks tomorrow. A few showers,...
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First National Climate Change video competition launched
Posted. June 23, 2016. 3:55 p.m. CST. By BBN Staff: The Belize National Climate Change Office (NCCO) is hosting its first National Climate Change Youth Video Competition. The NCCO says this opportunity...
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Teachers in Stann Creek certified in Early Childhood Development
Posted: June 24, 2016. 1:31 p.m. CST. By BBN Staff: This morning teachers in the Stann Creek District received their certification after completing training in Early Childhood Development (ECD) and...
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Taste of Belize is coming to Muffles College Auditorium, Orange Walk Town
Posted: June 24, 2016. 2:03 p.m. CST. By Aaron Humes: The Belize Tourism Board is getting ready for the 2016 Taste of Belize Competition to be held on July 9 at Muffles College Auditorium, Orange Walk...
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