The Upper House also clashed over proposed changes to the Sugar Industry Act that would extend tax and duty exemptions for Belize Sugar Industries. Lead Government Senator Eamon Courtenay defended the move, saying it’s critical to support the country’s only sugar factory and protect its
The Government of Belize and the Joint Union Negotiation Team are headed back to the negotiation table. A meeting is scheduled for Monday between both parties. Representative for the BNTU on the negotiating team, Nadia Caliz, told News Five on Thursday that JUNT requested the
Top officials from Belize and Mexico’s State of Quintana Roo came together in Belize City on Thursday, signaling a renewed push to deepen cross‑border cooperation and drive regional growth. The meeting zeroed in on updating a long‑standing memorandum of understanding, with discussions centered on boosting
Hundreds of Belizeans living in Houston, Texas, and surrounding areas are now officially Belizean passport holders after claiming their birthright during a Pass‑Back ceremony. Prime Minister John Briceño and Immigration Minister Kareem Musa personally handed over the documents, marking a milestone moment for the Belizean
More help is coming for families who need it most. The government is expanding Belize’s BOOST Program, bringing new funding to extend support to more low‑income households across the country. BOOST offers cash assistance while keeping children in school and families connected to basic health
Women entrepreneurs take the spotlight this weekend in Punta Gorda. More than thirty‑five businesswomen from across southern Belize will showcase their products and services at the second annual Punta Gorda Women in Business Expo, happening tomorrow at Central Park. Organized by the Punta Gorda Town
The country’s toughest women in uniform wrapped up one of the most grueling competitions in Belize earlier today. It’s the Tenth Annual Wonder Woman Challenge, three days of extreme physical and mental tests designed for the nation’s elite female officers. And this year, after a
Every time a Belizean fills up their tank, the government takes a cut. According to one senator, that cut has grown by nearly two-thirds as global oil prices have surged. Business Senator Kevin Herrera warned that as global oil prices climb, so too does the amount
The Senate engaged in a heated debate today over a proposed amendment to the Sugar Industry Act that would extend tax and duty exemptions for Belize Sugar Industries (BSI). Senator for Government Business Eamon Courtenay made the case that without the breaks, the factory's financial viability
Police say the investigation into the shooting death of Andy Suazo remains open, though evidence so far points to an accidental, self‑inflicted discharge. Suazo was socialising with a friend on a property in Camalote on March 17 when a firearm discharged, striking him in the upper
