After months of silence, the controversial Saudi-funded university hospital in Belmopan is moving again. The project sparked fierce backlash in 2024 when government ditched plans to build on UB land and instead bought fifteen acres of private property for nearly seven million dollars, drawing criticism
The race for San Pedro’s top job is gaining momentum, nearly a year ahead of municipal elections. Mayor Wally Nuñez has made it clear he’s not stepping aside, announcing a bid for a third term with the backing of Area Rep. Andre Perez. But he
A government-wide freeze on public officers’ transfers is running into real-world resistance. Back in April, the Ministry of Public Service hit pause on all transfers, but now another ministry says that blanket approach isn’t working. Immigration CEO Tanya Santos argues the moratorium is tying their
A Belizean deportee has taken an unusual route, choosing not to return home. Instead of coming back to Belize, the U.S. deportee opted to be sent to St. Kitts and Nevis under a “safe third country” arrangement. The decision highlights a little-known option available in
Hurricane season is almost here, but don’t let a ‘quiet’ forecast fool you. Belize officially enters the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season on June first, and while forecasters are predicting slightly below-normal activity, the threat is far from over. Up to fourteen named storms could still
Community health workers are the backbone of care in Belize’s most remote villages, making home visits, tracking children’s health, supporting patients, and even translating during clinics. Today, the Ministry of Health and Wellness launched its National Community Health Strategy to strengthen that frontline force through
Across Belize, residents and environmental groups are opposing dredging that threatens coastal communities. The Ambergris North Alliance is the latest to demand a halt, calling for tougher enforcement in sensitive areas. Now, the government is responding. Blue Economy Minister Andre Perez confirms Cabinet has agreed
Sargassum is piling up again along Belize’s coast, bringing steep costs for cleanup and relief efforts. Resorts and local councils are spending thousands each month, with San Pedro alone allocated twenty-five million dollars for beach clearing and upgrades. Last year, Caye Caulker hauled in more
As calls grow for Belize’s Sex Offenders Registry to be made public, government agencies, judges, police and advocacy groups met in Belmopan this week to discuss how sexual offences are handled and where gaps still exist in protecting survivors. The meeting, hosted by the Ministry of
The government's electric bus pilot project has concluded without any Belize Bus Association (BBA) members ever having operated one of the vehicles, and the BBA is now formally demanding inclusion in the "next phase". A request that may have arrived too late. In a letter issued
