The frequent downpours in Belize City have left many streets in dire need of repair. Today, a resident from the Pen Road area reached out, asking the Belize City Council to assist those living in Waller Alley. This alley, located off Pen Road across from
While discussing Belize’s garbage dumping hotspots, the mayor mentioned that the council is still cracking down on littering. He pointed out that finding evidence of these violations can be tricky, so he urged residents to report any offenders or help by snapping photos of the
Last month, residents in a Caye Caulker neighborhood voiced strong opposition to the proposed construction of a petroleum station and fuel storage facility near their homes, citing safety concerns. At the same time, the Caye Caulker Tour Operators Association came out in support of the
Back in 2018, when the Belize City Council first took office, they acquired a fleet of new vehicles to help their departments get around more efficiently. Fast forward six years, and those vehicles have seen some significant wear and tear. The fleet, which includes both
Residents of Belize City have noticed that some traffic lights, especially those on Vernon Street, are frequently out of order. Mayor Bernard Wagner explained that the lights were in perfect condition, but reckless driving has caused the damage. He shared more about the council’s plans
Belize City is about to get a facelift! Thanks to the Government of Japan, a second compactor truck has arrived to help tackle garbage management. This generous gift is part of the Japanese government's Grassroots and Humanity Security Project, which kicked off in November 2022.
Belize City Mayor Bernard Wagner is calling on residents to take an active role in curbing illegal dumping by reporting litterbugs in action. While the Belize City Council enforces anti-littering regulations, Wagner says catching violators remains a challenge without solid evidence. “We have enforced it on
The Feinstein Group has vowed to challenge the High Court’s decision that the government’s compulsory acquisition of 23.4 acres of Stake Bank Island is constitutional. On Wednesday, Justice Rajiv Goonetilleke ruled that the acquisition, set to transfer the land to Honduran company OPSA, serves a legitimate
Marconi Leal Jr. is set to become the new Standard Bearer for the People’s United Party (PUP) in Belize Rural North (BRN), following the announcement that his father, Marconi Leal Senior, will not seek re-election in the upcoming general elections. In a statement issued today, the
Belize City has received its second compactor truck from Japan to assist with the city's waste management. The donation is part of a broader initiative by the Japanese government to assist Belize in improving its waste disposal systems. The first truck for Belize City was donated
