And speaking of hospital construction, where does Belize stand on its long-promised Belmopan Hospital? It’s been three years since Prime Minister John Briceño signed that ninety-million-dollar agreement with the Saudi Fund for Development to build the new facility. So, what’s the holdup? According to the
And staying on the health front, where do things stand between Belize and the United States over the Cuban medical brigade? Washington has been pushing hard, calling the program a form of forced labor and urging Belize to walk away from it. But the issue
San Pedro’s new artisan market launched with high hopes, but months later, it’s still empty. The project has drawn criticism over its location, with some arguing vendors prefer their old spot. But Area Representative Andre Perez says the move is strategic, insisting the market will
Three years after launching an ambitious push into electric public transport, Belize is now getting its first real report card, and the results are turning heads. At a session in Belmopan today, officials rolled out new data on the performance of the EU-backed e-mobility pilot
Today, the Ministry of Sustainable Development launched its Greening Belize initiative with the signing of partnership agreements between more than a dozen conservation organizations. The object of the project is reforestation and the implementation of climate resilient programs. The goal is to plant and nurture
Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of Public Utilities, Energy and Logistics, Dr. Leroy Almendarez, addressed mounting public frustration today over electricity bills that have doubled and tripled for some households. "We import over 50% of our power from Mexico. Do we control the prices on
A 36‑year‑old DJ was killed, and another man was hospitalised after a drive‑by‑style shooting in Corozal Town on Tuesday night. ASP Stacy Smith, Staff Officer, confirmed that the incident occurred around 7:40 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, when officers responded to reports of gunfire on
Prime Minister John Briceño has defended the government's decision to reduce fuel dealer margins, saying that with prices at the pump reaching as high as fifteen dollars per gallon, all parties in the supply chain must share the burden and signalled that major oil companies
Belize is not winning its battle against sargassum, even as millions are poured every year into fighting the growing coastal crisis. Minister of Blue Economy and Rural South Area Representative Andre Perez says that no real solution for the massive blankets of sargassum invasion choking beaches
National Concerns and Government Priorities Prime Minister John Briceño joined the hosts of Open Your Eyes for an in-depth and wide-ranging discussion on several pressing issues currently affecting Belize. During the morning show appearance, the Prime Minister addressed matters ranging from government spending and public safety to legislative
