The push to transform the Belize Tax Service into a Semi-Autonomous Revenue Authority is being sold as a move toward greater efficiency, but not everyone’s convinced. Director General Michelle Longsworth says the change will improve how revenue is collected. But PSU President Dean Flowers isn’t
Thirty-eight-year-old Police Constable Arcenio Cus lost his life on Monday morning in a devastating traffic accident along the Philip Goldson Highway. Constable Cus had just completed his shift at the Ladyville Police Station and was heading home on his motorcycle when he was knocked down.
A nineteen-year-old father from Baracat Street, Andrew Guild, says he was assaulted by police, but it’s Guild who’s now before the court, accused of attacking an officer. After spending two nights in lockdown, Guild was escorted to the Belize City Magistrate’s Court this morning. He
A fake video making the rounds online is setting off red flags, and this time, it falsely features Lord Michael Ashcroft. The video, which has been digitally altered, claims he’s endorsing a cryptocurrency scheme with promises of high returns. But his office is setting the
It’s a mess that’s been piling up for years, and now, residents of Cristo Rey have had enough. Just outside the village entrance, an illegal dumping site has turned a piece of private land into a growing eyesore. Locals say it’s more than just trash,
It’s a story of legacy, culture, and opportunity, all rooted in the heart of Dangriga. The Pablo Lambey Foundation, named after a cultural icon from southern Belize, is doing more than just preserving Garifuna traditions, it’s helping young people thrive. From scholarships to cultural immersion,
More funding is coming soon to support climate resilience in Belize. Today, the Development Finance Corporation signed a new agreement with the Belize Fund to unlock more funding for climate resilience and blue economy projects. It’s a five-year partnership aimed at making environmental financing easier
Fifteen bright young minds are one step closer to their dreams, thanks to a major boost from Belize Bank. Out of a competitive pool of one hundred and seventy-five applicants, these standout students have been awarded full scholarships to continue their education at the high
The Ministry of Health, with support from PAHO/WHO, hosted a key workshop in Belize City today aimed at making the country smoke-free. The event is part of a regional push for stronger tobacco laws across Latin America. Belize ratified the WHO’s global tobacco control treaty
The High Court has ruled that the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association (BSCFA) and two of its members must pay more than BZD 560,000 in damages for their role in a three-day blockade of the BSI mill back in December 2021. The court found that this
