In a candid exchange with reporter Paul Lopez, Minister Kareem Musa addressed speculation about his political trajectory following his move from the Ministry of Home Affairs to the newly formed Ministry of Immigration, Governance, and Labor. When asked how his political career would survive without
Get ready to pay a little more for water in the new year. The Public Utilities Commission has approved a thirteen-point-five percent hike in mean water rates, and the Opposition isn’t happy about it. They’re accusing the government of passing the company’s wastage and expansion
Doubts linger around last year’s million-dollar jackpot from the Belize Government Lotteries Limited. Fourteen lucky winners walked away with a share of the prize, but who they are remains a mystery. And that confidentiality has critics sounding the alarm about transparency and accountability. The jackpot
On Thursday, we told you about El Celaso Lane in Belama Phase Three, a street residents thought would finally be opened for public use. Politicians from both major parties had promised that the overgrown, inaccessible road would be cleared. But it turns out that land
Here’s some good news for Belize’s tourism industry. Spirit Airlines has officially touched down, and this flight represents a major milestone. The inaugural nonstop service from Fort Lauderdale landed at Philip Goldson International Airport earlier today, greeted with plenty of excitement. Tourism Minister Anthony Mahler
Belize wants to change its image as one of the toughest places to do business. The Prime Minister’s Office is rolling out a bold new plan: temporary residency for foreign investors. The idea is to cut through the red tape and make Belize a more
Belize is doubling down on science to protect its seas. The Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Conservation says healthy fisheries are about food, culture, jobs, and the backbone of our blue economy. On Thursday, the Ministry teamed up with the Fisheries Department for a
On Thursday, millions of people across the globe united to celebrate World Children’s Day. It’s a reminder of a promise made back in 1954 when the United Nations adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child. As part of this goal, the United Nations
Tonight, young voices are taking center stage. As part of UNICEF’s World Children’s Day Takeover, Belizean youth are speaking up, reminding us all of the power they have to shape their communities. And their message couldn’t be more urgent. Climate change is real, and countries
Ten years ago, Janae Matute was a name you couldn’t miss, her story made national headlines in a landmark case. Fast forward to today, and she’s flipping the script in the most inspiring way. She’s not only surviving; she’s also thriving, a bold entrepreneur and
