La transformación del Departamento de Servicios de Impuestos de Belize en una Autoridad de Ingresos Semi-Autónoma (SARA) ha generado incertidumbre, especialmente entre el personal actual. Michelle Longsworth, Directora General del Servicio de Impuestos, aseguró que los empleados tendrán prioridad para los nuevos puestos bajo SARA,
Después de meses de preparación, los nuevos billetes de Belize comenzaron a circular este lunes, despertando curiosidad y debate entre la población. Con diseños renovados y mayores medidas de seguridad, la nueva emisión ya es aceptada por comercios, bancos y cajeros automáticos, aunque no todos
While Belize strengthens diplomatic ties across the Caribbean and Latin America, it is also enhancing its presence across the globe through its rich rhythm, colour, and culture. Belize took on the global stage over the weekend at the 2025 Japan Expo in Osaka, as part
More than 70 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza, as starvation deaths rise and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signals plans to fully occupy the territory, according to Israeli media. According to Israeli media, during a recent meeting, Army Chief of Staff Eyal
Tobacco remains one of the world’s deadliest and most preventable public health threats, killing more than seven million people each year. An additional 1.6 million non-smokers die from exposure to secondhand smoke. The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that tobacco kills up to half of all
The National Weather Service (NWS) will hire 450 meteorologists, hydrologists, and radar technicians after last year’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cuts and early retirements slashed its workforce by more than 550. The move, announced Monday, restores “front-line mission critical” positions, including 126 previously approved
Belize has launched its first blue carbon pilot project to develop the country’s first high-quality blue carbon credits and strengthen marine conservation efforts. The initiative is a partnership between the Government of Belize and Brightwater, through the Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Conservation. It focuses
Belize strengthened regional ties at the 56th Ordinary Meeting of the Council of Ministers of Finance of Central America, Panama, and the Dominican Republic (COSEFIN), held late last month in Antigua, Guatemala. The delegation was led by Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance, Christopher
Belize City will soon have a new direct link to South Florida. Spirit Airlines announced today that it will launch the only nonstop service between Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) starting November 21, 2025. The low-cost carrier will operate
It’s been months in the making and today, it finally happened. Belize’s brand-new banknotes officially hit the streets this morning, and you could feel the excitement in the air. From the bold new design to the upgraded security features, everyone’s curious to see what’s changed.
