The Government of Belize is hitting pause on high-rise development across key coastal destinations, rolling out a six-month moratorium on buildings over three stories in places like Caye Caulker, Hopkins, Placencia, and Sittee River. Officials say the move comes amid growing concern over unchecked construction
After weeks of controversy, the one-point-five-million-dollar police station on Caye Caulker is back on track. The project, part of the sixty-million-dollar Belize Integral Security Program, promises upgraded facilities, including a domestic violence unit, secure evidence storage, and private interview rooms to better serve both residents
And tonight, a high-stakes question, can the Briceño administration finally find common ground on Maya land rights? Prime Minister John Briceño admits it hasn’t been easy. He says talks have hit repeated roadblocks, with the Maya Leaders Alliance pushing back against the government’s proposals at
And speaking of hospital construction, where does Belize stand on its long-promised Belmopan Hospital? It’s been three years since Prime Minister John Briceño signed that ninety-million-dollar agreement with the Saudi Fund for Development to build the new facility. So, what’s the holdup? According to the
And staying on the health front, where do things stand between Belize and the United States over the Cuban medical brigade? Washington has been pushing hard, calling the program a form of forced labor and urging Belize to walk away from it. But the issue
San Pedro’s new artisan market launched with high hopes, but months later, it’s still empty. The project has drawn criticism over its location, with some arguing vendors prefer their old spot. But Area Representative Andre Perez says the move is strategic, insisting the market will
Three years after launching an ambitious push into electric public transport, Belize is now getting its first real report card, and the results are turning heads. At a session in Belmopan today, officials rolled out new data on the performance of the EU-backed e-mobility pilot
Today, the Ministry of Sustainable Development launched its Greening Belize initiative with the signing of partnership agreements between more than a dozen conservation organizations. The object of the project is reforestation and the implementation of climate resilient programs. The goal is to plant and nurture
Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of Public Utilities, Energy and Logistics, Dr. Leroy Almendarez, addressed mounting public frustration today over electricity bills that have doubled and tripled for some households. "We import over 50% of our power from Mexico. Do we control the prices on
A 36‑year‑old DJ was killed, and another man was hospitalised after a drive‑by‑style shooting in Corozal Town on Tuesday night. ASP Stacy Smith, Staff Officer, confirmed that the incident occurred around 7:40 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, when officers responded to reports of gunfire on
