On April 26, 2024, a Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) contingent of nearly 70 soldiers, primarily from the Royal 22e Régiment, wrapped up Operation Helios. This month-long mission successfully trained 330 military personnel from CARICOM nations (the Bahamas, Belize, and Jamaica) in advance of their deployment to Haiti under the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support Mission (MMSS).
Residents in Belize's inland regions are facing a heat alert today, with temperatures forecast to soar above 97 degrees Fahrenheit (36 degrees Celsius). Authorities are urging people to take precautions to stay cool and hydrated.
J. Robert Oppenheimer, theoretical physicist, wasn't a man built for war. Yet, his genius made him the architect of the most destructive weapon in history – the atomic bomb. Amidst escalating fears of a Nazi superweapon, Oppenheimer was tapped to lead the Manhattan Project, a top-secret effort to beat Hitler to the punch.
Belize Medical Associates (BMA) today expressed profound sadness in announcing the passing of their beloved colleague, Dr. Fernando Cuellar. Dr. Cuellar passed away peacefully on April 20th at 7:09 pm, surrounded by his children and siblings.
History was made on Friday as Belize graduated its largest-ever police recruit class. Squad 97 boasts a record-breaking 57 women officers, exceeding the United Nations' 20% standard for female representation within law enforcement.