On Ambergris Caye, the cost of getting around is fast becoming a daily struggle. As fuel prices climb, San Pedro residents say their budgets are buckling under the pressure. With golf carts as the main form of transport, even short trips are cutting deep into
An internal probe is now underway at the Ministry of Immigration after one hundred and sixty thousand dollars went missing from its Belize City office. The ministry has formally reported the matter to police, and CEO officials confirm an audit request is already in motion.
The Ministry of Immigration has made significant progress in addressing concerns that arose from a sickout several weeks ago at the Western Border. CEO Tanya Santos revealed that an internal investigation found no evidence of a coordinated sickout. However, she says the timing of the
Belize is taking a hard look at how its workforce has changed and rewriting the rules to keep up. The Ministry of Labor has launched a major review of the country’s decades-old Labor Act, saying it no longer reflects today’s reality. From the surge in
A key piece of legislation aimed at protecting workers is hitting another delay tonight. The Occupational Safety and Health Bill, meant to tackle long-standing concerns about workplace safety, could take weeks before it even returns to the National Assembly. Senators have already submitted their recommendations,
Health Minister Kevin Bernard is calling on the Catholic Church to rethink its opposition to the HPV vaccine, as tensions grow over vaccination efforts in church-run schools. Countering recent concerns, Bernard says the ministry follows strict protocols, including parental consent and clear public education. He
Tonight, questions are growing over the rising cost of the long-awaited San Pedro General Hospital. Reports suggest the price tag could climb beyond its original budget, but Health Minister Kevin Bernard says the project is still on track. He points to major upgrades, like expanded
After months of silence, the controversial Saudi-funded university hospital in Belmopan is moving again. The project sparked fierce backlash in 2024 when government ditched plans to build on UB land and instead bought fifteen acres of private property for nearly seven million dollars, drawing criticism
The race for San Pedro’s top job is gaining momentum, nearly a year ahead of municipal elections. Mayor Wally Nuñez has made it clear he’s not stepping aside, announcing a bid for a third term with the backing of Area Rep. Andre Perez. But he
A government-wide freeze on public officers’ transfers is running into real-world resistance. Back in April, the Ministry of Public Service hit pause on all transfers, but now another ministry says that blanket approach isn’t working. Immigration CEO Tanya Santos argues the moratorium is tying their
