The People’s Constitution Commission (PCC) is set to submit its final report with recommendations for constitutional reform by mid-November. The report, crafted by a diverse set of stakeholders, is based on a series of public consultations held across the country. However, the commission faced several
Despite facing criticism over its execution, Minister of Constitutional Reform, Henry Charles Usher, remains confident in the success of Belize’s constitutional reform project. Usher highlights that this initiative is the first of its kind worldwide, emphasizing its groundbreaking approach. He further underscores the importance of
The Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital Authority Workers Union is voicing strong opposition to a recent amendment to the K.H.M.H. Authority Act. According to a statement from the union, the amendment, read in the House of Representatives this past Friday, removes their right to representation on
The Government of Belize is still seeking to fill the position of Auditor General, which has been open since Dorothy Bradley retired from the post. In the interim. Maria Rodriguez has been appointed as acting auditor general for four months, and the post is still
It's been three years after former Auditor General Dorothy Bradley's retirement and the Briceño is still seeking a permanent replacement. In 2021, Bradley was reappointed on a two-year contract, but this month, a temporary auditor general was appointed to fill the role for four months.
The Government of Belize has launched a new initiative titled "Strengthening Governance for Transparency and Accountability in Belize." Developed through collaboration with the Ministry of Public Service, the US Embassy, and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the program aims to improve good governance and
Yesterday, two adventurous women from Dangriga, Belize, made headlines by completing the first leg of their climb up Mount Meru in Tanzania, reaching an impressive altitude of 4,566 meters (14,990 feet). Stacy Webber and Judie Zab proudly left Belize's flag at the summit of Africa’s
Police in Belmopan have detained three people following a report from a 23-year-old woman who was held captive and abused for eight days by her husband and his parents. The investigation began after officers responded to an incident on John Saldivar Boulevard, where they found
The Government of Belize issued a statement earlier today explaining that the Minister of Health, Kevin Bernard, had proposed an amendment to the KHMHA Act to include the National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) on the Board of Governors. According to the statement, this
A new commitment of BZD $450,000 from surfwear brand Matuse, the Andy Sabin Foundation, and the Global FinPrint Project aims to support shark conservation efforts in Belize’s renowned Glover’s Reef, Lighthouse Reef, and Turneffe Atolls. A study by Global FinPrint in 2023 highlighted these atolls
