Private sector organisations from across the Caribbean reaffirmed their commitment to the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME). The CARICOM Private Sector Organization (CPSO) called it vital at a time of global economic uncertainty. CPSO said in a Tuesday statement that the CSME has delivered “tangible
The Pre-Fabricated House Builders and Movers of Belize said talks with Chief Executive Officer Chester Williams and transport officials on December 23 were “amicable and constructive,” following public concern over rules that left completed homes stuck in yards. The industry has faced delays after updated regulations
For most kids, the countdown to Christmas is all about excitement, dreaming of toys, games, and holiday magic. But for fourteen-year-old Cordelah Duran, the countdown looks very different. Instead of marking off days until presents, she’s counting hospital visits, enduring pain, and summoning the strength
Tonight, we pause to remember a man whose presence was as much a part of Albert Street as the morning sun. For nearly thirty years, Jerry Lopez sat behind his fruit stand, not just selling produce, but sharing warm smiles and friendly conversations with everyone
Are new transport rules creating more problems than they solve? That’s the question after legislation restricting the movement of fully built prefab homes on national highways left builders scrambling. Several homes are already constructed and ready for delivery, but under the updated rules, moving them
Is the Ministry of Transport making policy on the fly? That’s the question some are asking after a string of proposals sparked public backlash and quick revisions. First, there was pushback concerning the initial proposal for a national bus company, then broad motorcycle regulations drew
One thing everyone agrees on, stakeholders and the Ministry of Transport, is that the safest time to move prefab homes is at night. Ronny Plett, manager at Plett Home Builders, says most people don’t realize how big this industry really is because the work happens
On Friday, Ronny Plett raised a concern that might make you think twice about those flashing strobe lights on the road. He says the driving public has become desensitized to them because they’re no longer unique to house movers, you’ll see them on random buses
Just two days to go before Christmas, and across Belize, the holiday hustle is in full swing. Shops are buzzing, last-minute gifts are flying off the shelves, and everyone’s putting the finishing touches on their celebrations. And of course, it wouldn’t be Christmas without a
Christmas is here, and the celebrations are going strong, but so are the warnings. Authorities are urging drivers to stay safe on Belize’s highways because, every year, the holiday season comes with a tragic side: deadly road accidents. Just last December, ten lives were lost
