Francis Fonseca:
"Yeah, I'm not 100% sure, so I don't want to say anything. My understanding is that it is, but these things change from time to time. So I haven't seen a current accreditation list, so I will reserve my... my final statement on that. But the ministry can confirm that. But these lists, every year, you have to review the lists because they change. I know in the past it was accredited, but I would have to confirm if it remains accredited in Belize."







Education Ministry Transitions Tertiary Scholarships to Online Application Portal

But when it comes to tertiary-level scholarships, the Ministry now has developed an easier route through the Ministry's online portal. The practice of going hat in hand to your area rep is no longer necessary, and students can simply apply via the Ministry of Education website portal. Fonseca explained:

Francis Fonseca:
"We... we have put in place over the last two years a completely new system where we have a Ministry of Education financial assistance portal. So anybody, any of you can access that portal. You can submit your application for financial assistance. You don't have to come to me or to any other representative-you have direct access to that portal. And it has very clear, established criteria that you have to meet. So it's a very, very equitable system, you know, very transparent. So we're proud of that system, you know, and so I think we've addressed that matter."

The portal is open to all tertiary-level students.

Belize Hotel Association Hosts 3rd Allied Trade Show in Belize City

The Belize Hotel Association brought property owners and suppliers together under one roof in Belize City today for its Allied Trade Show.

Taking place at the Caribbean Motors Showroom, the event saw a turnout of dozens of allied member service providers, ranging from transportation services, banking, beverages, and even fire safety. Jaleeza Roberts was at the event:

Cari Shores Rep Endorses Eluide Miller for Belize City Mayoral Slate

Turning back now to our interview with Immigration Minister Kareem Musa, we also asked him to play the part of PUP pundit and look ahead to the upcoming municipal elections, particularly in Belize City.

He said he's with Team Eluide:

Kareem Musa:
"Mr. Miller and his team, and the mayor in Belize City right now as we speak... they sent me some photographs working on Seashore Drive, on the pathway that a lot of my constituents go and enjoy in the evenings and mornings for their exercise. So I'm extremely excited. A lot of great projects coming. A lot of streets have been repaired over the last six years since we've been there. So I'm excited. This is a young, dynamic team. We'll have the leadership of Mr. Elluide Miller. He has my full support and all of his team, and I'm 100% convinced that we will deliver for the People's United Party."

Reporter:
"Continuing in the political arena, the Prime Minister has announced that he will run once more. Does he have your support?"

Kareem Musa:
"Absolutely, absolutely. The Prime Minister won in 2020, 26 to 5. In 2025, he not only won by 26 to 5, but the margins increased in all our divisions, including Caribbean Shores. I know that when it comes to leadership and when it comes to politicians, it is always important that you read the room. I know there has been a lot of criticism, but at the same time, you do your own introspection, your own reflection, and you don't just listen to your core supporters, because they will always tell you, 'Run, run, run.' But it's very important that every six months to a year, you do that introspection, see if you still have your family support-that is important-see if you still have the support of your Cabinet to go a third term. But I think he's well on his way to a third term."

BELTRAIDE Celebrates Graduation of 95 Small Business Grants Recipients

A total of 95 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises have successfully completed BELTRAIDE's Belize Enterprise Empowerment Project, growing their businesses with the help of grant funding. Today was the closing ceremony for those recipients that were first selected in 2024. Here are the highlights:

Drivers Urged to Exercise Caution Following Collisions at Buttonwood Bay Roundabout

And finally tonight, we're urging driver caution-especially near the Buttonwood Bay roundabout.

Last Friday, our Sunup cameras perched atop the SMART building picked up an accident there, and again today there was a collision that caused major traffic blockage at the height of the 5:00 p.m. Friday rush hour.

A crossover SUV crashed into a motorcycle, sending the driver and the passenger crashing to the pavement.An ambulance responded; both were stabilized on the pavement and then taken to the hospital. The extent of their injuries is not known at this time.