Government

June 19, 2024 No Comment

Government Moves to Standardize Salary Scales for Public Officers

After months of clamoring for salary increases and a security allowance, the government was able

June 19, 2024 No Comment

Government Eyes Revival of Cannabis Legalization Amid Banking Sector Developments

The Briceno Administration may be looking to rekindle its venture to legalize weed and establish

June 19, 2024 No Comment

Belize Moves Towards Establishing a Hemp Industry with Renewed Oversight

Belize is also looking to establish a hemp industry. As we reported, this month, the

June 17, 2024 No Comment

Nomination Day for Toledo East Division Set for July 2,

In two weeks’ time, on July 2, the Elections and Boundaries will be conducting Nomination

June 17, 2024 No Comment

Anti-Money Laundering Conference Kicks Off in Belize City

Over the next three two days, various organizations involved in the national response to financial

June 17, 2024 No Comment

Governor General Receives Credentials from Three New Ambassadors

In related news, today, the Governor General Her Excellency Dame Froyla Tzalam received letters of credence from

June 15, 2024 No Comment

Allan Pollard’s Political Aspirations Setback After Rejection

One candidate’s position that stands out is Allan Pollard. Pollard was hoping to elevate to

June 15, 2024 No Comment

San Estevan Road Officially Reopened After Long-Awaited Upgrades

Today, the Government of Belize held an official opening ceremony for the recently upgraded San

June 15, 2024 No Comment

Media Industry Concerned Over Potentially Restrictive Legislative Amendment

Concerns have heightened among media practitioners after Cabinet gave its approval for a legislative amendment

June 15, 2024 No Comment

Bullying Incident in Santa Cruz Escalates to Confrontation Between Families

The story we ran yesterday of the primary school student who was bullied in Santa

June 13, 2024 No Comment

Wildfire Crisis in Southern Belize Eases as Rains Arrive

The wildfire crisis in southern Belize has finally begun to subside. After weeks of battling

June 13, 2024 No Comment

Environmentalists Urge Ban on Slash-and-Burn Amid Wildfire Crisis

Several environmentalists and farmers from southern Belize have called for the government to ban the

June 13, 2024 No Comment

NEMO distributing relief to families affected by wildfires

The start of the rainy season was welcome news to residents in the Cayo and

June 13, 2024 No Comment

Prime Minister Clarifies Miscommunication on Wildfire Relief Fund

As a clarification to the dollar figures mentioned in the last House Meeting, Prime Minister

June 13, 2024 No Comment

Indian Creek Community Takes Government to Court Over Alcalde Removal

Members of the Indian Creek community in southern Belize are challenging the government in court

June 12, 2024 No Comment

Government Sets July 17 for Toledo East Bi-Elections Following Honorable

The election of a new Area Representative for Toledo East is imminent since the passing

June 12, 2024 No Comment

Government and Unions Sign Delayed Collective Bargaining Agreement at House

Prime Minister John Briceno made an appearance today at the House of Culture as the

June 12, 2024 No Comment

Government Agrees to Full Salaries and Pensions for Grant-Aided School

As the government and the unions met to agree on the CBA, one of the

June 12, 2024 No Comment

Details Emerge in Doris Grant’s Multi-Million-Dollar Land Fraud Scheme in

Tonight, more details about alleged fraudster Doris Grant’s multi-million-dollar land scheme are emerging. As we’ve

June 12, 2024 No Comment

Police Link Recent Murders to Intricate Land Fraud Schemes; Investigations

As we’ve reported, in recent months, the police have begun to uncover intricate land schemes,

June 12, 2024 No Comment

Belize Observes World Day Against Child Labor with Renewed Commitment

Today is World Day against Child Labor, and the government of Belize is joining other

June 11, 2024 No Comment

Commission of Inquiry Meets with Minister Mai, Visits BSI/ASR Factory

The Commission of Inquiry that has been mandated to look into the sugar industry had

June 11, 2024 No Comment

BPM Challenges Government’s Draft Representation of the People Bill

The Belize PEACE Movement (BPM) is keeping up the pressure in its fight against the

June 11, 2024 No Comment

US Embassy Donates Equipment to Belize’s JIOC to Combat Transnational

The US Government continues to work with Belizean law enforcement to tackle transnational crime in

June 10, 2024 No Comment

Belize Peace Movement Continues to Oppose Representation of the Peoples

The Belize Peace Movement continues its rejection of the Representation of the Peoples Bill. The

June 6, 2024 No Comment

Officials Assess Fire Damage in the South; Press Conference Highlights

As we await the rain, officials have been conducting regular assessments in the fire-affected areas,

June 6, 2024 No Comment

Fire Disruptions Lead to School Cancellations; Education Minister Addresses Concerns

Since the start of the fires in the south, classes have been cancelled on several

June 6, 2024 No Comment

Health Officials Prepare for Water Contamination Risks Post-Wildfires

As the fires slowly subside and as the high temperatures are expected to be eased

June 6, 2024 No Comment

Emergency Preparedness in Question Amid Fire Response Shortcomings

Today’s press conference with the emergency players highlighted the level of preparedness that was displayed

June 6, 2024 No Comment

Wildfires Cause Economic Strain on Conservation Efforts in Western Belize

Finally, for this segment’s coverage of the fires, as the residents in the west and

June 6, 2024 No Comment

BSI/ASR Raises Concerns Over COI’s Focus, Minister of Agriculture Responds

While the BSCFA plans to cooperate fully with the COI, the Belize Sugar Industries (BSI/ASR)

June 6, 2024 No Comment

Minister of Agriculture Recognizes Lack of Communication on Bread Price

The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Jose Mai, has accepted his ministry’s shortcomings in

June 6, 2024 No Comment

Guatemala seeks Belize’s help to establish Citrus Industry

The Government of Belize continues to take steps toward revitalizing the country’s once-flourishing citrus industry.

June 6, 2024 No Comment

Belize Delegation Strengthens Ties with El Salvador Amid Controversial Second

Foreign Affairs Minister, Francis Fonseca, has been busy in recent weeks as he expresses Belize’s

June 6, 2024 No Comment

Belize Congratulates Mexico’s First Female President-Elect, Dr. Claudia Sheinbaum

Another celebration that Belize will be joining in is the imminent inauguration of Mexico’s President-elect,

June 6, 2024 No Comment

Belize Extends Congratulations to India’s Re-elected President Narendra Modi

Belize has also issued a congratulatory message to the recently elected President for India. President

June 5, 2024 No Comment

Joint Unions Demand Government Commitment to Collective Bargaining Agreement

The Joint Unions, better known as JUNT, are upset with the Government, alleging that it

June 5, 2024 No Comment

Belize Peace Movement Criticizes Opposition’s Redistricting Stance as Inadequate

The Belize Peace Movement (BPM) has doubled down on labeling the opposition’s stance on the

June 5, 2024 No Comment

People’s National Party Praises Shyne Barrow’s Support for Redistricting Efforts

While the Belize Peace Movement has labelled the opposition leader’s support for redistricting as weak,

June 5, 2024 No Comment

Belize Gears Up for COP29, Aims to Secure Greater Climate

Belize is preparing for the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference commonly known as COP29.

June 4, 2024 No Comment

Devastating Wildfires in Toledo Affect Hundreds of Farmers Amid Ongoing

Come Thursday, most of the south will begin seeing some rains right through to the

June 4, 2024 No Comment

Benque Viejo Residents Battle Blazes: Fires Threaten Homes and Infrastructure

And while NEMO continues to work on the ground in Toledo, the residents of Benque

June 4, 2024 No Comment

Hemp Industry Revival: Government Allocates Budget and Holds Key Committee

Indications are that the government portfolio for new growth industries is being resuscitated as a

June 4, 2024 No Comment

Opposition Leader Moses Shyne Barrow Refutes Claims of Redistricting Opposition

Leader of the Opposition, Moses Shyne Barrow, has rebutted the remarks made yesterday by Robert

June 4, 2024 No Comment

Opposition Leader Addresses Errors in Definitive Agreement Testimony

The redistricting issue was one of several matters addressed today by the opposition leader. Another

June 4, 2024 No Comment

Belize City Council Fills Vacancies to Boost Revenue and Programs

Belize City Mayor, Bernard Wagner, and his human resources department have spent the past few

June 4, 2024 No Comment

University of Belize to Develop Public Financial Management Training for

The government has contracted the University of Belize to develop a comprehensive public financial management

June 4, 2024 No Comment

Ministry of Home Affairs Hosts Open Day to Educate Students

Today, dozens of students gathered at the Belmopan Civic Center for the Ministry of Home

June 3, 2024 No Comment

David Gegg Declares Errors in Senate Testimony on Portico Agreement

In a curious turn of events surrounding Portico’s Definitive Agreement Businessman David Gegg has declared

June 3, 2024 No Comment

Belize Peace Movement Threatens Legal Action Over Redistricting Delays

Tonight, the Belize Peace Movement (BPM) is sending a strong message to the Briceno Administration.

June 3, 2024 No Comment

Sugar Industry Inquiry Finally Begins After Months of Delays

After months of delay, the Sugar Industry Commission of Inquiry has met to begin the

June 3, 2024 No Comment

PM Briceño Meets El Salvador’s Bukele to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

Prime Minister John Briceño met with the President of the Republic of El Salvador Nayib

June 3, 2024 No Comment

Rodwell Ferguson Endorsed Again as PUP Candidate for Stann Creek

Rodwell Ferguson was endorsed this weekend as the standard bearer for the People’s United Party

June 3, 2024 No Comment

Belize PM Invites Mexico’s First Woman President-Elect to Strengthened Ties

Prime Minister John Briceno has extended an invitation to Mexico’s President-Elect, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo. The

June 1, 2024 No Comment

Nationwide Sugar Rationing Returns Amid Smuggling Crisis

Tonight, stores across the country are rationing sugar once again. In recent weeks, sacks of

June 1, 2024 No Comment

Belmopan Launches Youth Climate Action Fund with Bloomberg Support

The Belmopan City Council has launched a Youth Climate Action Fund to engage its youth

June 1, 2024 No Comment

Ministry of Health and Wellness Hosts Forum on Tobacco Control

In commemoration of World No Tobacco Day, the Ministry of Health and Wellness held a

May 30, 2024 No Comment

GOB pledges one million to immediate assist fire victims

Tonight, residents across the Toledo District continue to battle the devastating wildfires that have already

May 30, 2024 No Comment

Minister Perez Highlights Extensive Damage from Wildfires in House Address

Minister Andre Perez, under his recently acquired portfolio of Disaster Risk Management, rose in the

May 30, 2024 No Comment

Wildfires Persist as Hurricane Season Approaches, Lightning Storms Add to

Amid the imminent hurricane season and the projected major storms, the wildfires rage on and

May 30, 2024 No Comment

Minister Chebat speaks on the country’s energy crisis

Public Utilities Minister, Michel Chebat, rose in the house meeting this morning highlighting the record

May 30, 2024 No Comment

Redistricting Bill finally makes it to the HOR

The People’s Representation Bill 2024 was also presented in the House today, related to the

May 30, 2024 No Comment

GOB tables Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill

Minister of Human Development and Families, Dolores Balderamos Garcia rose this morning to present the

May 30, 2024 No Comment

Former Minister Contreras Fails to Appear Before Senate Committee, Hearing

Former Minister Erwin Contreras failed to appear before the Special Senate Committee yesterday resulting in

May 30, 2024 No Comment

Opposition Leader Accused of Politicizing Wildfire Crisis During House Meeting

Leader of the Opposition, Moses Shyne Barrow, was accused of grandstanding today in the House

May 30, 2024 No Comment

Man Fatally Shot on Cemetery Road in Belmopan

And, finally from today’s house meeting, the Southern Deep Port Development Facility Bill 2024 was

May 29, 2024 No Comment

Parliament to Debate Southern Deep Port Development Bill

Parliamentarians will convene for a House Meeting tomorrow where several crucial Bills will be tabled.

May 29, 2024 No Comment

Isla Bonita’s Rapid Development Sparks Environmental Concerns

Is development on La Isla Bonita being sustainably managed? That’s the question many environmentalists are

May 29, 2024 No Comment

PUP Finalizes Standard Bearer Vetting Process

The People’s United Party has wrapped up its vetting process for aspiring standard bearers. Today,

May 29, 2024 No Comment

Three City Councilors Aim for PUP Candidacy in General Elections

As the 2025 general elections draws near, the political lines are being drawn. While the

May 29, 2024 No Comment

UDP Alleges Government Complicity in Sugar Smuggling

The United Democratic Party is accusing the government of facilitating the smuggling of sugar out

May 29, 2024 No Comment

Carrot Oversupply Causes Price Dip, Frustrates Farmers

Tonight, there is an abundance of carrots across the country which has led to a

May 29, 2024 No Comment

Belize’s Blue Bond Success Shared with Developing Nations

The success of the Belize Blue Bond was shared this week with other developing countries

May 29, 2024 No Comment

Health Minister Bernard Attends World Health Assembly in Geneva

Minister of Health and Wellness Kevin Bernard is in Geneva, Switzerland attending the seventy-seventh World

May 29, 2024 No Comment

Home Affairs CEO Sharole Carr Represents Belize at Ammunition Management

Another government representative who is currently away on the country’s business is Sharole Carr attached

May 28, 2024 No Comment

Minister Habet Showcases Belize Blue Bonds Success at SIDS Conference

Also attending the conference in Antigua and Barbuda is the Minister of Sustainable Development and

May 27, 2024 No Comment

NTUCB Demands Resignation of Labour Minister Over Delayed OSH Bill

The National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) is calling for the resignation of the

May 27, 2024 No Comment

NTUCB Criticizes Government’s Appointments to Public Administration Board

The NTUCB has also called out the Briceno Administration, reminding them of its mandate of

May 25, 2024 No Comment

EU and OAS Sign Cooperation Agreement to Bolster Peace Between

Several diplomats gathered at the western border this afternoon where a cooperation agreement was signed

May 23, 2024 No Comment

BNTU Urges Government Action as Wildfires Worsen Air Quality in

The Belize National Teachers Union (BNTU) is calling on the government to bring all hands

May 23, 2024 No Comment

Constitutional Concerns Arise as Belize Prepares for General Elections

As Belize gears up for the impending General Elections, a crucial constitutional matter has emerged,

May 23, 2024 No Comment

Belize calls for Cuba’s removal from U.S.’s Listing as State

The Government of Belize issued a release today stating that it is deeply concerned with

May 23, 2024 No Comment

Belize Warns Public Against Illegal Online Gaming Websites Falsely Claiming

In a recent revelation, the Government of Belize has uncovered a string of online gaming

May 23, 2024 No Comment

Opposition Leader Dismisses Potential Challenger in Mesopotamia Division

“I’ve never heard of him”: that was the Leader of the Opposition’s response to whether

May 22, 2024 No Comment

Mexican President Confirms Energy Supply Boost for Belize

Mexican President, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, has confirmed Prime Minister John Briceno’s report that Mexico

May 22, 2024 No Comment

Dr. Osmond Martinez Discusses Toledo East Vision on Morning Show

Tonight, we continue our coverage of the candidates vying to represent the People’s United Party

May 22, 2024 No Comment

Belize Peace Movement Seeks Court Enforcement on Redistricting Before Elections

The Belize Peace Movement returned to court today in hopes of triggering a redistricting of

May 21, 2024 No Comment

PUP Aspirant Melhem Espat Discusses Challenges and Changes in Toledo

PUP aspirant for the Toledo East division, Melhem Espat, was on The Morning Show yesterday

May 21, 2024 No Comment

PUP Prepares for Toledo East Standard Bearer Convention; Thousands Expected

For the Toledo East division, it is still left to be seen who will be

May 20, 2024 No Comment

Government seeks to Expand UB into Global Campus with Science

The Ministry of Education is looking to expand the University of Belize into a global

May 20, 2024 No Comment

NTUCB Opposes Ministry of Health’s Switch to Smart Telecom

The National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) has written to Prime Minister Briceno expressing

May 20, 2024 No Comment

Belize Develops Long-Term STI Strategy to Boost Global Competitiveness

With Belize looking to step up its efforts in the areas of Science, Technology and

May 17, 2024 No Comment

Minister Balderamos-Garcia Condemns Rise in Crimes Against Minors Amid Shocking

Minister Dolores Balderamos Garcia has weighed in on the recent increases in crimes against minors.

May 17, 2024 No Comment

Minister Balderamos- Garcia Urges Parental Accountability in Teen Assault Case

Minister Balderamos-Garcia also spoke on the case where a 14-year-old girl was beaten by her

May 17, 2024 No Comment

Belize Secures Access to Korean Economic Development Fund

Belize has been officially granted access to the Korean Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF). Negotiations

May 17, 2024 No Comment

Belize Solar Industry Alliance Implores GOB to Revise New Solar

A group calling themselves the Belize Solar Industry Alliance (BSIA) is calling on the government

May 16, 2024 No Comment

Government of Belize Launches First Formal Summer Internship Program

The Ministry of Public Service has been given the go-ahead to initiate an internship program

May 16, 2024 No Comment

Confiscated Liquor Returned, Customs Department Silent

The Customs Department continues to be uncooperative with our newsroom when it comes to cases

May 16, 2024 No Comment

Belize Calls for Reopening of UNRWA Office in East Jerusalem

Belize has joined the international community in calling for the reopening of the United Nations

May 16, 2024 No Comment

Health Ministry Switches to Private Telecom Provider for Cost Savings

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has switched telephone providers, going from a national company

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